Chapter 13
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"Ready for a contract, Madeline Rose?" Lance asked as he picked up the call. He sounded so confident, as if it were a guarantee that Madeline would accept his offer. "Honestly, I didn’t expect you to call me so early, but that’s good news. I can’t wait to make you mine."
Madeline felt her heartbeat accelerate when listening to his words. This man was dangerously flirty, something that didn’t sit well with the hyper-vigilant Madeline.
"I am partly interested in your offer, so I give you a call, Mr. Grant," Madeline didn’t want to show extreme eagerness because that was a sign of desperation.
She shouldn’t look or sound desperate, or this man might take advantage of her and give her an unfair contract later.
"It is improper to discuss a contract on the phone. I want to have a meeting with you, and we can discuss all of your requirements. I want a fair contract with your company... and with you personally."
Lance chuckled. "Do you think I will give you an unfair contract? I want nothing but for you to become my lover. Is that hard to fulfill?"
"I have questions, and I can’t settle until I get all my answers," Madeline insisted.
"I didn’t expect you to be very careful, but if that’s what you want, I will send my driver to come and pick you up at nine tomorrow morning," Lance said.
"Thank you, Sir. I’ll be waiting," Madeline said before the realization suddenly dawned on her. Her eyes widened, and she realized something was off, "W—Wait, how did you know—"