A Graduation Gift

No! That could not happen! She was not going to allow it!

"Clark, what the hell do you want?"

she asked with her voice shaking. Clark's motive was a puzzle to her.

"I just want to marry you,"

Clark replied with a carefree smile on his face. He stared at Amanda like a snake wooing his prey.

"But I know you don't love me,"

Amanda replied. She could not understand why Clark would want to marry her. This was a torture for her. Her freedom was something that she held at a high importance.

"I just need us to get married. I won't even touch you,"

Clark shrugged as he took two steps back. Now, his intentions were clear.

Amanda stared at Clark with a face full of disbelief.

'Why does he want to do that?' she couldn't help but wonder. It didn't make sense. His words only made her more and more confused.

"I swear. I won't touch you anymore as long as you agree to marry me. Think about it. Do you want to get married with me then get a happy divorce in a few years, or do you want your naked photos to be seen by the whole world?"

Clark's tone was calm, but his threat was clear.

Amanda looked at Clark miserably. Neither option appealed to her.

Besides, she knew how bad Clark could be. She knew what he was capable of. Ignoring his threat would mean that he would do everything to make her life a living hell again

Saying yes, though...

her lip as she thought about the

at least had the option to divorce him after a couple of years. This would only

that you won't touch me and that you will allow me to get a divorce in a

slowly opened her eyes. She was

promise you that, don't worry. I can even sign an agreement with you if you don't trust me. We will

ease her suspicion. Besides, he was quite sure that two years would be enough for him to get rid of

photos..." she faltered.

what worried her

source file after two

was much

crease on his skin to find a hint of a

prepared before coming as he was

sign it. I have already had a lawyer to look

the document and started to read. All the things Clark promised to her just now were on it. This

lifelong freedom and a good reputation sounded like a great

was tired of always worrying about herself and living

today. If you don't sign this now, I

again, making Amanda look up

will sign it

words, she picked up a pen and signed her name on the document.

into a victorious smile as Amanda scribbled her name on the dotted

had no one else to help him anymore. He was sure that Charlie would rather help

the ground outside. It had been

in the warm study

of the tree on her work were covered with snow,

tree, amidst the snow,

with everything else around her. She was sure of herself, not even slightly worried. A smile spread across her face. She was clearly