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Chapter Eleven: Another Contract
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2021-08-06 13:35:51Alexander's POV
Playing ten moves ahead of another player is something that is normal in my family. My grandfather was obsessed with it. His primary lesson was always stay ten steps ahead. The number itself doesn't hold much meaning but the point is, anticipate your opponent's move and do something to get ahead.Sarris knows my father's dirty secret. Sarris wants a marriage between me and Rhea. His only goal is to get his hands on the Christos billions. He is not motivated by anything less. Rhea is the same. It's all material for her. She doesn't love me. I will never love her. Should I consent to a wedding, I'll be handing them everything on a silver platter. In the event of my demise, everything will belong to them. Since i have no intention of getting Rhea pregnant, my legacy, the Christos name will be lost. I can't have that.
What is my ten steps ahead move?
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