Should we explore what happens at their as a couple, or should we skip to the tensions of sharing a home?
He didn't mention that he’d bought the ring six months ago. He didn't mention that the merger was the only way he could think of to keep her in the same room as him. 3 : A Proposal as a Pretext
"I have a solution," he said smoothly. "One that bypasses the regulatory hurdles and the internal sabotage." Should we explore what happens at their as
"It’s a pretext," he corrected, his voice dropping an octave. "The board won't block a merger between husband and wife. It creates a single legal entity that’s untouchable. We sign a pre-nup tonight that dissolves the marriage in twenty-four months, once the acquisition is finalized. You get your family’s legacy back, and I get the seat at the head of the table." "I have a solution," he said smoothly
"A small price for a billion-dollar empire," Julian said, offering his hand to help her up.
Elena arched a perfectly groomed eyebrow. "I’m listening."
Elena reached out, her fingers hovering over the stone. "And if I say yes? We have to make it look real. The galas, the press, the shared home."
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