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“He will be here in thirty minutes.” He is quiet. It’s his way of saying he wants to talk. I am about to say something when he speaks. “Viktor, I need to ask. Why her?” I turn to Oliver unsure why he would ask such a question. I don’t need to explain my actions to anyone.
“I don’t understand your question.”
“You are moving a complete stranger to the house and marrying her.”
“News travels fast.” I chuckle exiting the elevator.
“I am serious.”
“Good morning, Mr. Manarch.” The receptionist greets me.
“Good morning.” I greet, continuing to my office. It’s a corner office. Who would have imagined? A Manarch in this position.
“I would never question your decisions. But…”
“Then don’t.” I sit. He looks at me unsure. “Close the door.” I realize to pull this off I need Oliver to know the truth. He is right. I don’t know Ava. She is a wildcard. “What do you want to know?”
“Anything you are willing to share.” He sits.
“I’ve made an arrangement with Ava. For every week she plays my fiancé I will cross off two thousand dollars from her father’s debt.”
“How are you going to explain that to our father?”
“I am not. I’m paying off the debt myself. There is no need for him know. Ava owes me the hundred thousand.”
“What are you getting out of this?”
“To get my father off my back about marrying in order for him to step down.”
“Do you think he won’t if you aren’t married? Business is doing well since you have been taking more responsibilities. It shows you don’t have to be married.”
“Doesn’t matter.” I find myself not wanting to tell him I want Ava. It’s the real reason for the arrangement.
“And Ava knows?”
“She knows what she needs to know.”
“What happens when the debt is paid off? Are you divorcing her?”
“It’s not important at the moment. She is tied to me for the next year. We will cross that bridge when the year comes to an end. Any more questions?” I find myself getting annoyed at this line of questioning.
“Just one.” His tone is serious.
“What?”
“Does she know?”
“Know what?” I ask, confused. I have nothing to hide.
“About her.” He doesn’t need to say her name. I know exactly who he means.
“She is my past. I’ve moved on and so has she.” He looks unsure. “Ava is to never learn about her or anything from that time. Do I make myself clear?” Oliver is my brother, but I still feel the need to ask.
“You have nothing to worry about.”
“Good. Before John comes, Ava will be needing a driver who doubles as her security. She won’t be working anymore. She isn’t a prisoner but I prefer her outings limited when she isn’t with me. I want someone outside the clan.”
“I’ll present you with options by the end of day.”
