Kerry looked at Uadron poudy.
Altermining
my shades, jan Langitan Group “Gideon had always be raper forecruit talented people. Since Avery was talented, he wanted her.
Avery thought about it has a moment and nakked.
This wasn’t a condition, but an opportunity.
After verering from abroad, even it she were to win awards there, she hadcapital to start a business. Therelme, it was important to leverage a solid platform.
Langston Group’s architecture division was a leader in the industry. Being able to join them was an honor in and
There’s one more thing.” Gideon passed to look at Away. “Thuring the marriage, I want you to have a child with me
Avery was stunned as she looked at him.
Did that mean that they had to have sex?
hima preat–grandchild,” Gideon said in a formal tone.
“il you’ve unconsectable with physical intimacy, I’m open to WVF. Esther way, belone my grandfather passes on, I want to give him a great
He had no feelings for Avery. He wasn’t offering her a romantic journey, but proposing a deal.
The valoed Avery’s talent and ability, so he was using this deal to negotiate a “marriage” for himself.
In Godean’s world, everything in the would had a pace, including marriage.
Avery could tell that Gideon was different from Marcus. His intentions were clear that it was just a transaction. His honesty leti no room for false hope. Thus, there wouldn’t be any emotional entanglements in the future.
Mascus, in the other hand, had brought Avery home, promising to protect her and not let any hurt her What her,and provide the security she longed fo
That illusion nearly cost Avery her lide
“Alright 1 apone.” Avery didn’t hesitate for long and agreed
Marcus had given her was the illusion that he loved her, that her would data
willing to cooperate with Gideon and enter a marriage agreement with him. She would later study abroad and work for Langston Group upon her return.
As long as she could escape Marcus and get what she wanted, she was willing to do anything she no longer wanted to be controlled and refused to be trampled on again.
Gde nodded “Test well. Once you’re discharged. I’ll send Frank to pick you up.”
Before Avery was discharged, Marcus had called several times, but he never showed up at the hospital
On the day of her discharge. Manus appeared
“I’ll take you home, Mates said in a doep voice.
Avery ignored him and walked right past, heading toward the
“About Zack could you white a leniency letter? He’s going to be sentenced no matter what. Madison just hopes you’ll show a little mercy so her brother won’t have to serve quite as long,” Marcus said softly.
Avery fore in het tracks and used back to him. “When they locked in the equipment room in school, trapping me in the equipment case, I almost died. Did they show any metry then “When they caused me to lose heating in on ear, broke my finger, burned my eyes with cigarette butts, and even took videos of me naked to threaten me, did they show any mercy?” Marcus froze in plans. His Adam’s apple bobbed, and a trace of pity flashed across his eyes. However, that flicker of pity made her feel sick to her stomach
“When he beat ine until landed up in the hospital, and when he tried to rape me, hdb think of money? Marcus, you’re a disgusting as the people who hurt me. From the beginning, you, Mandy, Zack, and Suso were all the same. You’re all bullies.”
Avery walked toward him with age of resilience and unyielding “But you won’t stay on top forever.”
“Avery!” being that she was about to leave, Marcus began to panie,
He didn’t know why, but he was terrified.
“Mery, Hi me explain” Marbled Avery’s waist, “I didn‘”)
Bedoen he could continue, Madison appeared.
Her gaze fel on Mairus‘ hand bolding Avery’s wild. Her expression darkened as she said, “Ms. Sawyer, you can choose toetuse settlement, but stop pestering my bettiend” Manras rubbed his temples in frustration and finally let go of Aurly
“Ms. Harper, instead of being jealous, maybe reflect on yourself. Back then, you matted someone else lot put Lamily’s gain but now that you were i
thumped, you’re back looking for a
Avery trained and glanced at Maja “When I was younger, I may have had bad taste and liked junk food But now that I’ve own up, I’m done with trash.” Madison was filled with age. She looked at Away angrily, wanting to biber
“Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Langston asked me to pick you up,” Frank said coldly before standing in front of Avery to protect hei
Avery saw the look of fury and shock on Madison’s face, yet the latter didn’t dare to lash because of Frank.
Avety sled. So, this was what it felt like to have power and suppL
