Chapter 5
Auceralettanter charting with Mitchell.
Fortunately, the subway entrance at all that far from the hotel, making it convenient for her. Aurora was just about to make her way there when a black spots
She instinctively took a hasty step back but was surprised to see the passenger side window slowly rolling down. Then, a low voice came through, saying, “Get in
The man in the driver’s seat was none other than Owen What was this big shot d
thinking that she was merely to get his attention by playing hand to
Amora besitated momentarily before getting in the car, not bothering to delve tenderp indo it
“Gooferring, M. In the gorried politely as she tastered the utstybell
Owen glanced at her and said nothing as hestantelibera,
And so, the car proceeded onward to its destination. The long journey only i
It was difficult to imagine that these two were newlyweds.
assed.
After a long whor, Ower’s indifferent voice shattered the vilence as he drawled, “Professor Reed, I’m not interested in your pair. But please keep in mind that we’re in a contract manage. Thope you avoid am missmory scandals while we’re manied “
“And does this hope also apply to you, Mr. Jensen?” Aurora questioned as she lowered her lashes in thought.
eenshot het later and marked coldly “Naturally”
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Amased densively, utterly unconvinced. Why would the ever believe him?
der had barely gotten out of a scandal with an intemational superstar. Then, it was quickly followed by a wealthy heiress. She had also brand numor about hum petting involved with an indfamous gambler’s daughter
Have you taken any classes in psychology, Professor Reed? You have a rather deft touch when it comes to your relationships.”
Aurora wasn’t so deat that she couldn’t hear the blatant sarcasm in his words. Nevertheless, she responded calmly, “I’m afraid I can never hope to me up to
Owen’s eyes darkened slightly at herretort as he inquired, “It seems you’re rather close with my grandmother. How did you two meet?
Autoca turned bet head to look at the new outside the window, Alterabeat, she answered, “Didn’t you have me investigated, Mr.J?
He turrowed his brows indispleasure. Alas, her steady voice continued before he could get a word edgewise, “I understand you’re not exactly happy with our nuptials Infact, you were probably forced into this arrangement,
“Don’t worry. I fully intend to abide by the agreement we’ve signed, I’ll sweeten the deal by making this clear now. I’m more than happy to step aside if you want
(the love of your ide in the future.*
Sheghed softly as she munused, “Frankly, i I only married you because I had no other choice. Neither of us is here to something so silly like love. Instead, we’r only in this for marriage. So, why can’t we work together? Think of it as a mutually bereticial deal. You can just treat me like your business partner.“”
Autora had no interest in dragging this thing out any further than she had to. If anything, she wanted to make her stance dear to her spouse. That way, they would. be able to cooperate smoothly
“you have plenty of saturs, Professor Reed Why did you insist on picking me?” Owen asked coldly. It was evident that he didn’t trust Aurora’s explanation.
“There was nothing insistent about me choosing you as my husband. It was ist that you were the most stable candidate at that very moment. You’re an Butstanding individual, Mr jenson Momovei, I want to resolve invenient perdicament, Lean 1 just choose someone at random and be done with it.”
Aurora elaborated pragmatically. These words had just fallen tmunder lips when the phone in her pocket started ringing.
Sher tonë her phone out and quickly answered it, saying, “Hello, Dr. Krimedy/”
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Tuby Brunedy’s voice came through as he said, “Ms, Reed, I’m afraid Mr. Kein senior’s condition is deteriorating rapidly, we’ve exhausted all ouroptions. The Kein family has decided to cease any butler tizationia, allowing lamalujet repiteve befour he passes.
vanira pressed færdender fingers against her forehead as she fell silent. Eventually, she replied, “Turlerstand. Thank you for your hard work”
Mr. Gina Senior, Bayce Klein, had always been kind to her, Undurimately, it was also an avenue that the Kiel family was viciously exploiting. They wanted to se
bemi, sipinezing hier diy.
Lord before Watney wastound, she had long wooded to sever let ties with the Klclit family as she was but a mere stand–in. Yet they refused to acknowledge this
Creed, jealousy, malice
“Mr. Jenson, it’s past
Inidsery wete dhe life lessons they hals
ou vald, All of this is poorly transactional. I sincerely hope we’ll be able to cooperate with ow another.”
Before crven could respond, she parted her lips and sakloure ute, “You can jy simple at by flat conmladost abrad
Owen couldn’t help but look at fer in confusion.
“Did we not agree to keep ost marriage inder wraps, Mr. Jernon? Your carls caller fanboyant.”
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Chapter 5
He couldn’t help but come up with a snarky reply intemally, “How considerate of her.”
Still, Owen pulled the car over.
“Thanks for the ride, Mr. Jenson. Cheers to the marriage,” she said lightly before closing the door.
Owen lit a cigarette and took a distracted drag. His gaze landed on her figure as she crossed the street and disappeared from his line of sight
Cheers to the marriage?
Did he look like he was in a cheery mood over this mariage?
