CEO's Contract Wife
But she couldn’t stay silent, couldn’t let him tear Liam down without saying anything.
“With all due respect, Mr. Stone,” she began, forcing her voice to remain steady, “Liam and I don’t need your approval. Our marriage is our own business, and you—”
Maxwell cut her off with a dismissive wave of his hand. “Spare me the lecture, Ms. Lakewood,” he said, his tone dripping with condescension. “I’ve seen your type before. Young, ambitious, looking for a way in. I suppose you think you’ve found your golden ticket with my son.”