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.

you sure you want to involve the court in this?” she asked.

you are scared, then I win.”

of me, generous 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

her lawyers but Jeslyn had no idea what to do with her eyes on her

passed, and still, she hasn’t dialed

don’t you have one? Should I find you one?” Madam Caroline laughed with glee.

respond, giving Madam Caroline more ground to make jest of her.

saluted her, and took their seats, waiting for Jeslyn’s lawyers

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

as asking me to lose. You might just have the lawyer killed or prohibit ‘puny Lawyers

She chuckled before sending

intrigued. Too bad your life is only for a year more. That is if you’ll live up

Also, I’d advise you to immediately leave the hospital and go look for

yourself a standard lawyer first… I may have forgotten to inform you, if you can’t get yourself a lawyer, you automatically lose. If you choose to withdraw, you lose.” She smiled

or cry. “How cheap can you be?” She

don’t care about righteousness, girl. I thought you already learned that from Renren? Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Seems I’ve underestimated your