Contract Marriage With My Billionaire Boss novel Chapter 6

AARON

"I told you she’d come around," Connor said with a smug grin.

We were in my office, waiting for my PA to arrive so we could finalize the terms of our agreement. Connor owned one of the most prestigious law firms in New York City, and his reputation spoke for itself. There was no one better to represent my company.

"What changed her mind, though?" he asked, running a hand through his hair.

"Who cares? The point is, she agreed," I replied, glancing at my watch. "She’s late. She’s never late."

"Maybe she changed her mind again," Connor smirked, leaning back in his chair. "Remembered what an absolute ass you’ve been to her."

"Don’t you ever get tired of hearing yourself talk?" I groaned, leaning back in my chair.

"Nah," he said, unfazed. "Especially not when I’m right."

"Shut up," I mumbled, checking the time again.

"Relax. It’s probably traffic." He leaned back further. "Or maybe she realized you’re not worth the stress."

"Connor," I warned, glaring at him.

He raised his hands in mock surrender.

"And would you please, for God’s sake, let me do the talking before you open your mouth and say something that scares her off?"

"Fine. Only because I want this to work."

Just then, the door opened—and Venus walked in wearing the ugliest sweater I had ever seen.

"You're late," I said.

She swallowed. "Traffic."

Connor raised a brow. "Or cold feet?"

"Neither," she replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "I said I’d do this, and I meant it."

I stood and walked toward her slowly, closing the distance until there were only inches between us. She tilted her head to look up at me.

I didn’t speak. I just stared.

"We'll draft the terms today," I said finally. "You’ll move in by the end of the week. Appearances matter—and if anyone suspects this is fake, we both lose."

Connor leaned back, amused. "So romantic already."

I ignored him.

"We’ll set ground rules. You’ll attend dinners, events—whatever’s necessary. I’ll handle the media. You just smile and look like you’re hopelessly in love with me. Think you can manage that?"

She lifted her chin. "Do I get a say in the rules?"

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