Chapter 13
Being a wage slave is being a wage slavet did the math and four million wasn’t even enough for a decent house in Austin.
My dreams of traveling the world evaporated completely
I took a month off to be Hascall, then came back and seriously started job hunting, sending out resumes.
This time. I p’ suepeshingly smooth acceptance from a tech company.
e day, when the door opened, I almost jumped out of my skin.
Dart’s face was livid.
“Sleep with me and run? Don’t I deserve an explanation?”
He didn’t bother lowering his voice. The people waiting in line behind me heard everything-their eyes went wide with that
Juicy gossip expression.
1 frantically shut the door.
“How-how did you get here?”
“I found your job applications online and bought this company.”
“Damn!”
I stayed quiet for a moment, then gave Darius a thumbs up.
“You’re really getting that CEO vibe down.”
“I not done. I signed the transfer agreement in your name.”
Darius tapped the desk, gesturing to a massive stack of documents piled high.
“Come sign and fingerprint. This company is yours now.”
I was completely stunned
“What the hell are you doing?
“I said we’d face problems together-F’m not sending you in empty-handed.”
“Tm gearing you up.”
Chapter 13
Darius explained that at the Blackwood family’s level, using resources and connections to revive a small company was child’s play.
He wanted to package me as a power woman.
Take that four million from selling out our relationship, start a business, turn things around against all odds, become Austin’s
new elite.
“You might not reach their level, but you’ll have more confidence. You’ll be calmer when dealing with them.”
“Money at least buys you their fake respect.”
Darius pulled out a voluntary gift agreement.
“Even if you don’t end up marrying me, this company is still yours. More options for your life, climb higher-you’ve got nothing to lose.”
I had to admit, I was tempted.
But mostly hesitant.
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