NovelEnglishChapter 549 +13 At ten o'clock the following morning, outside the city hall, Lacey stepped out of the car and immediately spotted Mark, impeccably dressed in a formal suit, waiting beside the car for her.
"Layton, I'm feeling a bit anxious," Lacey said, turning to grasp the car door. But Layton brusquely pushed it open.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Demand a hefty price. If he still wants to marry you, then by all means, go ahead," Layton declared. "It's pretty hot outside; don't keep him waiting too long. Hurry up." Layton swiftly shut the car door and instructed the driver to leave. Watching Layton away, Lacey felt a surge of unease.
"Is there anything you need to clarify? We can talk in the car," Mark said, turning his attention from Layton back to Lacey and ushering her into his car.
The air conditioning was strong in the car, yet Lacey, seated in the passenger seat, found herself sweating profusely. Meanwhile, Mark remained composed at the wheel.
"Mark" Lacey suddenly clutched his arm, her voice trembling. She looked into his eyes, tears welling up. "Mark, I made a mistake. Can we renegotiate the terms?" Mark looked at Lacey with a serious expression and said, "You have to honor the wager; it's what you taught me." Lacey felt an urge to tear her hair out in frustration. Taking a deep breath, she forced a smile. “Mark, I've developed feelings for someone else; marrying you is just not an option." Mark replied, "In Steven's livestream, you definitely didn't say that." Lacey's expression twisted in distress as she leaned against Mark's arm. With a muffled voice, she lamented, "I never expected to lose to you. I was caught off guard-just think ofas a bit crazy at that moment." "Not an option," Mark rejected firmly. "If you really want to back out, I want repayment for the things I've given you. Our wager can be canceled." That's unacceptable," Lacey shot back, her expression shifting as she considered the implications of returning the money. Once it was in her hands, it felt like it was rightfully hers; she could not imagine giving it back.
Their eyes met, and Lacey's gaze darted around. "Mark, even though we've known each other for years, we've never truly spent ttogether. I've always seen you as a brother.
"Suddenly becoming a couple is just too much forto handle. What if we consider a contractual marriage instead?" Tentatively, Lacey proposed, "I understand your family is pressuring you. Let's have a contractual marriage for one year. If, after that, my feelings haven't changed, we can part ways amicably, agreed?" Mark responded with a neutral expression, "What other requests do you have?" "If during this year I happen to develop feelings for someone else, you wouldn't try to kill me, would you?" Lacey asked cautiously, her heart racing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMark replied decisively, “I am a doctor who saves lives, not a murderer. We will proceed with the contract for a year; don't fall in love by then, we can get a divorce." "Can we keep our marriage private without a wedding?"
Mark gave it sthought. "Having both families sit down for a mean shouldn't be considered public, right?"
"Of course. Outsiders can stay in the dark, but our families will definitely find out. 1/2 Chapter 549 'Deal"
"I knew you'd cthrough for me, Mark, Lacey exclaimed, her excitement palpable m "Promise! won't misuse your money this year and will do my best to avoid causing you any trouble." 0
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