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A dark thought begins to take shape in my mind.
A thought that has shapely legs, a perfect ass, and looks an awful lot like Pearl.
What if I just pretend to be engaged? Sam would never have to know. And Pearl would get money or something out of the bargain. Whatever she wants, I’ll give.
In exchange for playing my fiancée for a few months while I get this project off the ground….
"Perhaps I should consider it," I muse aloud. I’m talking half to Sam, and half to myself, while the idea takes root.
"Consider what?" Sam asks, leaning in with renewed interest.
"Nothing important." I deflect with an easy smile, brushing off the question like I would the lint on my sleeve. "I'll just enjoy the party for now."
"Good, man." Sam nods, clapping me on the shoulder before turning to mingle with other guests. He leaves me with a simmering mixture of relief and anticipation bubbling away in my chest.
As I watch Sam disappear into the crowd, the smile fades from my lips.
Engagement as currency. It's a game I hadn't considered playing. But desperation? It’s a cunning game master.
And at this moment, I know I'm ready to make a move that could change everything.
