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...

eyes and bit her lip as

at least had the option to divorce him after a couple of years. This would only make her an unlucky, divorced woman. This was way better than being branded

you won't touch me and that you will allow me

her

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

promised and added to ease her suspicion. Besides, he was quite sure that

photos..." she faltered.

what worried her the most.

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simply. He was

fearful eyes. She inspected every crease on his

merely smiled. He then took out a document. This was something he already prepared before coming as he was sure

I have already had a lawyer to look it

All the things Clark promised to her just now were

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

was tired of always worrying about

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

look up at him with panic on her face.

will sign it

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

of Clark's lips lifted into a victorious smile as Amanda scribbled her name on the dotted

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

It had been snowing heavily for days.

sat in the warm study room, drawing.

tree on her work were covered

the tree, amidst the snow, a

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