My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon (Audrey) novel Chapter 10

Alistair's serious tone was a bit more intense than usual.

Audrey raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Wait, what happens if we don't get along?"

Alistair replied confidently, "That won't be an issue. I promise I won't hurt you like your friend is worried about. You'll have the freedom to do whatever you want in this marriage, and I'll never hold you back from chasing your dreams."

So basically, as long as the word "divorce" didn't pop up, everything was cool. Audrey paused, then slowly nodded. "Got it."

But it was clear she wasn't fully buying into what he was saying.

'Alistair might feel this way now, but that's only because he hasn't met anyone he truly likes yet. Once he does, he might start thinking of me as a potential obstacle, just like Dominic had,' she thought.

With mixed feelings, Audrey tagged along as Alistair led her to his place in Riverdale. It wasn't exactly a fancy villa, but it was a trendy new neighborhood that had popped up in the last couple of years.

This one-family home had a single staircase and measured about one hundred and fifty square meters. The minimalist finishes gave it a clean look, and there was a huge floor-to-ceiling window by the entrance. Being on the eighth floor, the view was pretty amazing.

The area was beautiful, and the transportation was convenient, totally blowing away her expectations. Turns out, Alistair wasn't as broke as she had thought.

After placing the key on the shoe cabinet in the foyer, Alistair turned to a somewhat bewildered Audrey and said, "Come over and give your fingerprint."

She walked over and pressed her index finger on the smart lock. The system beeped, confirming it was recorded.

Alistair added, "The place might feel a bit small, but bear with it for now, and I'll make sure to get you a nicer one later."