hed the booth,
, with sharp, intelligent eyes and a calm, professional demeano
he said, a litt
as it had been over the line. He gave a slight nod. "Please, si
irl of confusion and disappointment a
envelope on the table a
d, his voice devoid of emotion. "This is hi
e envelope and pulled o
the title at the top of the f
n Carlisle. Party B: Mia Hayes. Term of marriage: one year. Compensation to Pa
ness proposal. A proposal for her
her mouth opening slightl
she fina
suitable. Your background is uncomplicated, and you are in a position of extr
tterly transactional. It felt less lik
her lips. "So I'm just a commodi
t way. Or you can see it as an opportunit
own at the c
ay
t made it so
ng to take care of everyone around her. And now the only sol
ightened arou
pens if I
d calm. "Then Mr. Carlisle
wer surp
sure. Manipulation. S
s simply prese
ued. "You require money. He believes this is
tract, caught between
ed thousan
ve herself
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ame with
d the fol
ome time
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