“What?!” she exclaimed, staring at Antonio with utter disbelief.
She scoffed. “Why did I even come here in the first place?” she muttered, cursing herself as she began to rise from her seat—only to freeze at his next words.
“In exchange for your company.”
“Eh?!”
“Why don’t you sit and listen, then decide whether to leave afterward?”
Her eyes narrowed with suspicion. The mention of her company—the one thing she would sacrifice anything to reclaim—anchored her in place. After a long pause, she reluctantly sank back into her chair, glaring at him.
Antonio exhaled slowly, his tone steady.
“I need a wife. For four months. Of course, not for free. In return, I’ll get you back everything you lost—your company, your shares.”
“Why? If you need a wife, you could easily find one. Why four mon
