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...

closed her eyes and bit her lip as she thought

marry Clark, she at least had the option to divorce him after a couple of years. This would only make her an unlucky, divorced woman. This

that you will allow

she slowly opened her eyes.

can promise you that, don't worry. I can even sign an agreement with you if you don't trust me. We will divorce after two years and I will not be in touch

suspicion. Besides, he was quite sure that two years would be

photos..." she

was what worried her the most.

will give you the source file after two

said simply. He was much more serious now.

Clark's face carefully with fearful eyes. She inspected every crease on

document. This was something he already prepared before coming as he was sure that Amanda would agree.

had

things Clark promised to her just now were on it. This made Amanda's heart stir.

viable option for her. Two years for lifelong freedom and a good reputation

always worrying about herself and

is only available today. If you don't sign this now, I will ask them to post your naked photos

making Amanda look up at him

sign

up a pen and signed her name on the document. Despite her shaking hand, she managed to affix

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

was sure that Charlie would rather help his son-in-law than an outsider of his family!

snow covered the ground outside. It had been snowing heavily

sat in the warm study

tree on her work were covered with snow, hanging

amidst the snow, a girl

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