Patrick's POVFatigue from a day at work clung to me like a second skin as I walked home. My mind was already racing with problems—the loss of my business achievement, the investors closing in on me, and now Von Howard's specter.I'd only removed my tie when Becky confronted me, emotionless face. "We have to talk," she whispered. I sighed, running my fingers through my hair. "Can it wait, Becky? I've just gotten back, and.. ""No," she snapped. "It's serious." I was shocked.I watched her, observing how she chewed her nails. Becky never chewed her nails. She strode into the room as if she owned the place, always.Whatever this was, something was amiss. "What is it?" I insisted, folding my arms.She took a deep breath. "Someone called today.""Who?""I don't know," she burst out in a hurry. "The call was blocked. But they told me, if you want to get your firm back, if you want to have Von Howard's leniency restored—then you must marry me. Immediately." There followed an awkward silence
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