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erything about my entire future-was on the line, and I had no choice but to summon courage, swallow my pride

ld was watching, waiting for me to take a step, to make my move. His office was in stark resemblance to his features, cold, sleek, and sterile-nothing

-his sexuality was been questioned, his every move scrutinized. I knew from that very moment that he was the one person who could help me out, b

eath before push

ure was what I could describe as perfect, a man who had mastered control. The moment he turned around to face me, I could feel the

ice low, but not friendly. "What

ed floor despite my composure. "Mr Sebastian," I said, trying my very best to keep my voice

his eyes narrowing while scanning my ev

indful of my statements. Sebastian Knight wasn't just any regular kind of businessman-he was a big force to be reckoned with if favored. I knew that his repu

areer is at risk. There are terrible rumors circulating about me, things that could destroy all that I've built entirely, and it's only but a matter of time befor

even at that, his expression was still unreadable.

but you also have the power to silence the rumors. I've also watched you through your own scandal, haven't you? I saw how your reputation

his gaze was cold but calculating. I was almost weighed down by the piecing gaz

n politics, Grace," he said finally, his tone not enc

ou to join my campaign," I added quickly

h curiosity, though he tried to hide it.

moment. There was no turning back, rather, I

m despite the loud pounding in my chest. "It would be a contract marriage. Some

readable. "A marriage and a contract? You think marrying

The public somehow thinks you're a joke right now. But if you succeed and marry one of my beautiful daughters, I

y, staring at me, his eyes narrowed at me, as if he were contemplating every poss

voice. "Someone that I haven't crossed paths with before. And you're offering me a deal th

will change, that they will see you as a man of integrity, your reputation will become c

it was an amused smile. "And what's in it for you or you will do all

nd of record, someone who may not necessarily focus on the help that may come with it. I don't want my career to be in a mess, to be

his voice obviously laced with every bit of cynicism. "You think this is the b

ident. "I know it for sure. You're and I'm definite that

feel the weight of his gaze descending on me, but I didn't look aw

accept to save you, I will marry your daughter. But I need to clerify you on one thing, Grace. I'm not in anyway doing this for you. I'm doi

s it, the connection I have been seeking for. The deal was made to my favor. But even as I made my way ou

re like there was more to his decision beyon