Playing Love Behind Lies

should have felt relief-after all, she wasn't expecting love or even companionship. This was a transaction, a necessary ev

d, she folded her hands on the table, meeting his gaze with steady re

ed slightly, as if mildly intri

a transaction, then both parties sho

his lips. "You surprise me, Livia. Most women in yo

t most

merely leaned back in his chair, gestu

was going to be trapped in this marriage, she would at least set some boundaries. "First, this

le, the sound devoid of warm

want to keep your girlfriend, that's your choice, but I don't want

drummed against the table as he regarded her with

ing her final condition. "And lastly... we set a time

stared at her, his expression unreadable. The air bet

ke an eternity, he

under his scrutiny. "One year. That should be enough to

sn't a joyful sound-it was cold, sharp, edged with something

what I want,"

Alright, Livia. I accept your terms. But let me make something clear-" His voice dropped, a dangerous undertone lacing h

to maintain her composure. "If that's your way

he could respond, Mr. Haris cleared his throat from

. She straightened, remembering why she

fa

man like Kieran, this was for him. She would endure w

ested he knew more than he was letting on. "Then I suppose we should mov

ffened. T

rprised at all. He simply nodded, as if t

he legal matters," he said coolly. "Li

but her voice rema

ved slightly. "Th

g his suit jacket, Li

ust seale

was no tur