Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

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Madam Caroline stayed quiet for a while, then she laughed. “Interesting. I underestimated you. Fine, I won’t go after your life anymore. It’s too easy a death for you. Let’s see how long you last in my son’s life before he throws you out with his own hands in one year.” She threw a challenge.

“And if he doesn’t?” Jeslyn asked.

“If he doesn’t, then you win.”

“No, that’s too unfair. If Maverick doesn’t drive me out in a Year, I win. That means you’ll have to sever all ties with them. If you are ever seen or heard calling my husband or brother–in–law your sons, you’ll be sent to jail.”

“I like this. And if I win, you shall commit suicide.”

“I Agree,” Jeslyn ready agreed because she was a thousand percent sure her husband won’t throw her out. She turned and was about to leave when Madam Caroline called out.

“Hold on… this bet has to be supported by the law. Get your lawyers and I’ll get mine. You mustn’t seek help from Renren and his friends if you want to play a fair game.” She said with a smile.

a long time. “Are you sure you

scared, then I

mother–in–law. I didn’t escape so many schemes just to die so easily.” She smiled after that and pronounced: “Deal…” Even though she doesn’t have a lawyer, she still agreed.

her lawyers but Jeslyn had no idea what to do with

and still, she hasn’t dialed a

a lawyer, don’t you have one? Should I find you one?” Madam Caroline laughed

more ground

seats, waiting for Jeslyn’s lawyers to arrive. Twenty minutes had passed, and still, Jeslyn’s

get a puny lawyer from the streets. But if you want, I can get you one from a middle–class firm. Madam Caroline was already sure that victory was hers. She brought up this Idea in the first place because she knew Jeslyn has no lawyer and secondly, her lawyers are one of the best in the Country, so no matter the lawyer Jeslyn brings, hers would certainly make her win,

and steady wins the race. Don’t be too hasty, Madam Caroline. Asking me to get a puny lawyer to represent me is the same as asking me to lose. You might just have the lawyer killed or prohibit ‘puny Lawyers from working with

chuckled before

so well. I’m intrigued. Too bad your life is only for a year more. That is

seems to be forgetting that you aren’t the first person to be authority–driven. So your character is cliche, it’s not something to be proud of. Also, I’d advise you to immediately leave the hospital and go look

standard lawyer first… I may have forgotten to inform you, if you can’t

to laugh or cry. “How cheap can

“Villain don’t care about righteousness, girl. I thought you