Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom novel Chapter 203

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“Oh, just that? I thought it was something earth–shattering, seeing she’s your mother–in–law.” He sighed before he continued. “I’ll draft the contract and make the necessary arrangement. And in…” he glanced at his watch. “…thirty minutes to one hour, the documents to be signed will be ready. As for you…” he pulled out his phone and sent a long message with the requirements of the contract to his team before he placed his phone aside and shifted his friendly gaze to the other lawyers. 1 

They stiffened when they finally got into his sight. However, they have to exercise bravery, else, Madam Caroline would make their lives a living hell after this, so one of them responded respectfully. Spid was still their superior after all. 

“Hand me the document you brought,” Spid said and one of them unzipped his bag and brought out a clean file. He handed it to Spid who collected it and started to slowly flip it over after consuming every single clause and phrase on every page. 

By the time he was done reading the whole thing, a knock sounded on the door followed by the appearance of a young man and a young woman, both in professional clothing. They saluted Spid before the young man opened his bag and brought out a few brown files and handed them to Spid. 

Spid didn’t bother to open it because his team was free of mistakes in cases like this. He gave one to Jeslyn, one to Madam Caroline, one to the lawyers, and he kept one for himself. Spid would never make the mistake of not involving all the parties in his case. 

After they all read the statement, every one of them signed theirs when they found no slip in the wording. 

The parties left afterwards but before Jeslyn left, she took the flower vase and placed it very close to Madam Caroline, saying: “gracious mother–in–law, the fresh smell of these flowers will relax your mind and also help you get past today. Make sure you take proper care of yourself until the appointed time because I wouldn’t want you to die of a heart attack before I see you rotting in jail.” She blew her a kiss before skipping out in excitement. 1 

The second she heard the clicking sound of the door, Madam Caroline swept the vase off the table. Breaking the vase and spilling water in the room. 

“Jeslyn… I’d like to play this game with you. You are the first to ever pull something like this with me and I’m offended. She glared into space while slowly spilling her rage. 

Jeslyn returned home to see Maverick waiting in the parking lot with his back turned to her and his phone on his ear. Getting out of the car, she skipped towards him and hugged him from behind. 

“Plum, I’m back.” 

He ended the call and turned around. “Mn, you did well.” He lowered his height and kissed her on the forehead. 

“Oh, you already knew. The guards told you?” Doesn’t that mean that the fun has been ruined? She pouted. Anyway, forget it. My husband will help me win effortlessly. Who cares about shame and righteousness? That woman doesn’t deserve a fair play. She thought. 

He shook his head and his eyes shifted to the ring on her finger before he looked back at her face. “No one told me…” he paused and changed the topic before she asks him how he knew.“When will you apply to your chosen agency?” 

“I should be sending them an email today, Friday, and be expecting a reply next week Monday. What 

do 

you think?” She asked while buttoning up his exposed chest. His body is too attractive and none should be left for other women, including the maids to look at. 

He pulled her to his chest by her waist. “Whatever works for you… I’ll be traveling for a few weeks.” 

“To where?” She panicked. 

Her reaction didn’t escape Maverick’s comprehension. “You don’t want me to go?” 

“No….I mean…that’s not it.” She sighed. “I’m not quite used to living here without you.” She flattened her lips. The war that happened here some time ago traumatized her and she’s scared it might happen again. 

Maverick kissed the middle of her head. “Don’t worry, no one will cause trouble on my behalf. The Country is peaceful too. You can go out as you want now.” 

“Really?!” Her eyes sparkled- how she missed going shopping and touring places. 

Maverick gazed at her dotingly. Whenever he sees Jeslyn, he sees little Rossa. Which is why he never treats her like an adult. She’s his childhood sweetheart. He gently caressed her hair and nodded. “Mn.” 

Jeslyn’s checks turned scarlet as butterflies danced excitedly in her stomach. This man treats her the best and she loves it. She wrapped her hands around his waist and hugged him tightly. “Sugar plum, promise you won’t break my heart.” 

Maverick didn’t know where that was coming from but hugged her back and responded: “I promise.” 

“Will you fall into any trap like that of Vera’s again?” 

“No” 

“Will you stay for a whole day without calling Valen and me?” 

“No,” Maverick couldn’t say Yes, even though he knew that where he was going might require him to not call anyone. He didn’t want to see his Rossa getting worried. 

“When will you be coming back?” She asked. 

Maverick stayed silent for a long while before he flattened his lips and slowly caressed her cheeks. “I can’t say when I’ll return.” 

“Huh?” Jeslyn frowned. “What do you mean?” 

“I’ll be back soon.” He didn’t tell her anything else and only hugged her tightly. 

Code 2 and Code 10 who weren’t far from the two turned to look at each other and Code 10 sighed.