The days blurred into weeks as Lisa settled into her new routine at Williams's mansion. What had begun as a marriage of convenience; a contract designed to benefit both parties, was slowly evolving into something more emotionally charged.
Lisa found herself drawn to Williams in ways she hadn't anticipated. His intelligence, generosity, and unexpected vulnerability made it hard for her to maintain the emotional distance she had promised herself. Yet, she was acutely aware of the terms of their agreement and the need to keep their relationship strictly business.
One afternoon, as they sat together in the mansion's elegant library, Lisa decided it was time to again clarify their arrangement. She had been mulling over the conversation for days, rehearsing her words in her mind until they fe
