Chapter 97: Two Mothers

DAMIAN

The look on Austin’s face when the old man reinstated me as CEO was beyond worth it but what warmed my heart the most was the reception my kitten received once the board members knew what potential she had.

When she asked me if our contract marriage was going to be like a real one or just for show, I gave her the logical answer.

I know I feel different about her than I feel for other women but I don’t want to thrust myself into any commitments with her only to realise it’s not what I really want and end up hurting her. I don’t want to keep her hopes up and later dash them because of my own issues.

I asked her to return to work as my personal assistant but she declined, choosing to join the finance department instead and I didn’t object.

I want her to know that with me, she can truly be what she wants to be without feeling the need to please me or do my will all the time.

Even if our marriage is more of a partnership, an alignment and even if I do have the fucking upper hand,