Chapter 62 – Friends with Benefits
Alex settled into the chair, tucking the wheelchair under the table. He made a conscious effort to avoid meeting her eyes.
"This is what we should have done from the beginning. We communicated verbally but never put it in writing."
Joanna read the words, now printed in black and white, repeatedly.
’You must never fall in love with me, never question my movements or decisions, and you can never break this contract before the end of the six months, or I will sue you for a hundred million for breach of contract.’
Other incentives included her weekly allowance and protection. Her job description was not included, as neither of them knew the times they would be required to make appearances except for the wedding.
It was evident that this resulted from the morning’s events, and although she already knew the rules, she couldn’t understand why it hurt so much to read them on paper.
"And the favor?" Joanna asked with a forced smile, slowly accepting that the man was serious and wouldn’t change his mind or let her into his world, not to mention how Alex insisted on not helping Violet for free.
"Read the second document. If you go against the rules again, I will take it out on your best friend or whoever she is to you."
A bitter smile tugged at the corner of Joanna’s lips. Alex had found a way to trap her.
The second document focused on the second rule: not to question him and his decisions, or Violet would have to pay for it.
Alone with Joanna, she might not have taken the second rule seriously, but with Violet involved now, she had to be very careful. Alex had already signed both documents.