OLIVIA’S POV “You had the document in front of you,” he said. “You chose to sign it.” “I signed it in a hurry because of my dad’s health” I kept my eyes on him. “You knew exactly what state I was in when you put that pen in my hand. You knew I was not going to read every clause on page four.” Something shifted in his jaw. Barely. “The terms are legal and binding,” he said. “I am not disputing that they are legal.” I pulled the chair back and sat down because standing felt like performing and I was done performing for today. “I am telling you that you are aware I did not fully understand what I was agreeing to. And I think you counted on that.” The room was very quiet. Jaden looked at the contract for a moment. Then he leaned back in his chair slowly and looked at me with an express

