After a while, someone joined us. He leaned down to kiss the old lady's cheek and greeted Darren warmly, which made me think he must be a close friend of the family.
He glanced at me with a curious look before turning to Darren.
So, what's so urgent that you had me rush over? he asked.
Darren filled him in on the situation, and with a laugh, Lan said, This just might work!
Darren, I know you're uneasy about this, but you know how much we all love Alex. But why do you need me?
Darren gave me a pointed look and began, my reputation is important, and i don't want it tarnished. Lan, as my lawyer, i want you to draw up a contract stating there will be no physical intimacy between us, and i will never develop feelings for him.
I was speechless. He's truly her grandson, they both are shameless.
Please, also add that once the task given to me by ma'am is done, i am free to go. I interjected.
Everyone turned to look at me. Yes, that too, said the old madam to my relief.
And i'll give him five million dollars as compensation, Darren continued, surprising everyone.
With that amount, of money, i could start fresh anywhere, maybe even open a small shop.
Thank you, i said with a bow to him.
No need to thank me. I just want to make sure this doesn't come back to haunt us, Darren said.
Lan chuckled. You always have a plan, Darren. I'll draw up the contract and have it ready by the end of the day.
Grandma, Lan is here. He's my friend, my lawyer and also a witness in this matter, Darren said.
Just so you know, i'm only pretending to date Star. My heart belongs to Alex, and this is all a scheme to get us back together.
His grandmother nodded.
And as for you, he said turning to look at me. I'm sorry you've been dragged into this, but you're an adult, and i want you to understand that i won't like you. This is just for show. If you ever see Alex, don't approach him.
I asked, what if he confronts me?
Darren's voice turned cold. He won't. And if you do cross paths, remember your place. He released his pheromones, and i struggled to breathe, quickly brought to my knees. After a moment, the pressure eased, and i gasped for air.
That was intense, i managed to say.
Star, you've heard all my grandson said and surely you've now come to realize how much Alex means to him. So all you need do is play your cards right and get this over and done with and go somewhere far away to start your life with the money Darren is so generously offering you.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, how else will you come across this amount of money given your story.
Besides my grandson has already said what i would have told you. Don't have any dream of harboring feelings for him, for it won't work.
I looked down fighting back tears. She is right, with my situation what can i actually do with my life. I was even fortunate she was the one i ended up with. If it were to be a sex fiend or something what would i have done?
All i need do is play make believe for some time, and i will be gone with the kind of money that i can only get in my imaginations. Even i know that for a recessive Alpha i am very weak.
With no educational qualification or experience whatsover, how am i expecting to live my life? My so called family has already sold me out, what will happen to me if i were to go back and beg them for help again?
My mother is dead, and i don't know any of her relative to go to, i don't even have friends.
All the people i know are back at the countryside, farming. Or should i just go back and continue helping out in the farms?
If i can pull this off, i'd be free, i have to be strong.