Unbound Desires
“Now, let’s review the third clause.”
The next stipulation slammed into me, unexpected and unwelcome.
Irritation flared at his flirty banter and effortless arrogance. Fine. Two could play that game. I crossed my arms, mimicking his authoritative stance, and arched a brow.
“Our assets won’t be mutual. James, this is fundamental to our agreement. It’s non-negotiable. Without this, there’s no arrangement.”
The deliberate echo of his own words strengthened my resolve. He paused, his eyes narrowing. The flicker of surprise was almost satisfying, until a deep, genuine laugh burst from him, cracking through the tension like sunlight cutting fog. It was disarming and warm in a way I hadn’t expected.
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