CHAPTER 19
Sterling’s expression didn’t change, but he let out a long, theatrical sigh, shaking his head slowly. “For life?” he repeated, a note of disbelief in his voice.
“Yes.” She answered firmly.
“Amelia Rose,” His voice lowered, “You can’t do that to me.”
“I can and I will.” She responded right away.
He ran a hand through his hair, his eyes still fixed on her. “That is the most absurd, ridiculous, and completely unfair counter-offer I have ever heard in my life.” his voice dripping with playful mockery.
She shrugged her shoulders. “I don’t consider it unfair.”
Sterling’s smirk returned, a slow, confident curve to his lips. He let out a low, amused chuckle and shook his head, looking up at her with a challenging glint in his eyes. “That’s quite the ambitious demand. You’re gi
