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“I did After she slapped your daughter”

His jaw sharpens, slapping his hand on the desk “She didn’t mention that part”

“Why arunt That bitch will never touch Blake again “I’ my hand to Garrett

Silence falls over the room The last time I was in New York, my father asked ave him a definitive answer because I wasn’t quite sure Now I am

Garrett places the briefcase on Phil’s desk and opens it up, pulling out a set of papers

Mr Anderson puts his glasses on and reads over it “I don’t understand—”

“Five hundred thousand” I interrupt him, so he doesn’t have to search for it

He clears his throat, pulling his glasses off, and looking at me “The Winstons …”

“Fuck the Winstons,” I snap There is no signed contract that states Blake has to marry Matt I know, I did my homework to make sure “I want her” He already handed her toI make her my chosen one I didn’t think this would be difficult, but I came prepared just in case

He tilts his head to the side “For how long exactly?”

“Garrett,” I order, and he pulls out another set of papers and lays them on the man’s desk

Placing his glasses back on his face, Mr Anderson picks the them over as well

“Marriage,” I say simply