Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 515

Ivy could hardly believe what Mason had just said.

He knew about her relationship with Alaric?

Had Alaric told him?

Why else would he call her Mrs. Foster?

Ivy noticed Alaric sitting silently beside them, letting Mason icily dress her down without stepping in.

Reminding herself that she was only staying for Stella—and to uncover the truth about her real family—she quickly bowed her head to Mason respectfully.

"I understand, Mr. Miller. I will remember my place and I absolutely won't overstep my boundaries."

Mason noted that Ivy was surprisingly obedient.

He shot a glance at Alaric. Seeing his friend's thunderous expression and tight-lipped silence, Mason figured he should ease up a little out of respect for their brotherhood, given she was technically still Alaric's wife.

Mason's tone softened slightly as he gestured to Ivy.

"Sit down. Your only job from now on is to take care of Stella. You're permitted to eat at the table, but stay out of everything else."

Ivy tactfully nodded in agreement.

Mason slid a document across the table. "Take a look. If everything seems fine, sign it."

Ivy picked up the document and reviewed it carefully.

It was a three-year contract offering her fifty thousand dollars a month after taxes, complete with full benefits.

If she breached the terms and terminated the contract early, she would be hit with a $1,000,000 termination penalty.

Staring at that exorbitant penalty clause, Ivy hesitated.

What if an emergency came up and she absolutely had to leave?

Plus, she was pregnant and would eventually need time off to give birth.

If she stayed, her baby would inevitably be discovered, and Alaric would undoubtedly snatch the child away from her.

Ivy was deeply conflicted.

Seeing her hesitate, Mason asked impatiently.

"What now? Changed your mind?"

Ivy asked, "Can I sign for just one year first?"

"No. It's three years. Sign it or leave."