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

of years. This would only make her an unlucky, divorced woman. This was way better

you won't touch me and that you will allow

her eyes. She was cornered

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 ever again,"

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

photos..." she faltered.

was what worried her the most.

will give you the source file after

was much

with fearful eyes. She inspected every crease on his skin to find a hint of a lie.

was something he already prepared before coming as he was sure that Amanda would agree. What else could she do, anyway?

sign it. I have already had

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

Two years for lifelong freedom and a good reputation sounded like a great bargain.

about herself and living in

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

her again, making Amanda look up at him with panic on her face.

sign

on the document. Despite

corners of Clark's lips lifted into a victorious smile as Amanda

that Charlie would rather help his son-in-law than an outsider

It had been

in the warm study

her work were covered with snow, hanging low

the snow,

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