Alix stared at the papers so unblinkingly before her that her eyes started to sting. She wanted to think of this as a dream but the word marriage printed on it would snap her out.
"I have read about contract marriage in only novels."
Jin only stared at her and kept his silence.
Her hands trembled as the pages were almost crushing I'm between her fingers.
"So this is the answer you found for me not considering your proposal?"
"You left me with no choice."
Alix banged the file on the table that resounded a harsh, cutting sound across the room.
"You basically want me to sell myself."
"A contract has terms that benefit both parties. Selling is very different. One party doesn't have much choice in the matter. Don't equate the two."
"Why can I not when you are clearly using the situation for your favor?"
"Have you not done that before?"
