"So, you were just pretending to be a fool?" Lucas Rhodes asked tentatively.
Ivy Tanner averted her gaze, speaking with a casual air. "It was just for survival. Everyone has secrets. Since you're willing to negotiate with me, I'm sure you have your own."
'No one would take in a pregnant fool. The only reason Lucas Rhodes is giving me a chance must be because I have something he can use.'
Lucas Rhodes said, "I'm not interested in women, but I need to carry on my family line. I'll help you raise your child, but on one condition: you have to bear a child for me in the future. Of course, I won't touch you. Medical technology is quite advanced these days. You know what I mean."
'So that's how it is...'
Ivy Tanner nodded readily. "Alright."
'Who knows if I'll even be alive after I give birth to this child? Heh... I'll just agree for now. It's a good stalling tactic. I'll figure out the rest later.'
