Chapter Seven
Third Person Pov
Amber stepped into the car that arrived to pick her up, just as Richard had mentioned earlier.
Her stomach twisted in knots as she remained unsure if she had made the right decision by agreeing to
his unconventional marriage proposal. The thought of marrying a man like Richard stirred mixed
feelings in her, but the driving force behind it was the need for revenge.
With Richard’s assistance, she believed she had a better chance of ensuring they paid for what they
did to her.
As the car navigated through the bustling streets of the city, Amber couldn’t help but fidget in her seat.
Her mind raced with thoughts of the potential oues and whether she was truly prepared for the
aftermath of epting his proposal. Despite the uncertainty, she reassured herself that Richard
was the only person who could help her achieve her goals, making her decision the best one.
The car pulled up in front of an exquisite restaurant named Luxe Ambrosia, causing her anxiety levels
to rise. Stepping out of the car, a man approached and offered to escort her in. Despite her
apprehension, Amber masked her nerves and followed behind him as they entered the restaurant.
Her eyes were immediately captivated by the mour of the luxurious surroundings, a masterpiece of
stunning decor and exquisite cuisine. From the impressive lighting to the carefully curated artwork,
no detail had been left unattended.
The restaurant appeared almost empty, and the sound of her heels clicking on the marble floors
resonated as she followed the escort to the table where Richard was seated.
The table, adorned with white roses and an expensive bottle of champagne, gave off an air of
celebration. Positioned in the center of the restaurant, it seemed to be a setting for a significant
asion.
The escort brought her to the table, and she bowed curtly to thank him before he walked away. Richard
was already seated, dressed in an expensive–looking suit, his hair perfectly styled. He looked as
polished and suave as she would expect.
“Amber!” Richard called out as soon as he saw her, standing to embrace her. “You look even more
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stunning than I remember,” heplimented, and she almost rolled her eyes at his very unsurprising
“Thank you, Richard,” Amber replied, trying to remain calm.
After exchanging pleasantries, Richard pulled out a chair for her, and she thanked him before sitting
down. He took the seat opposite her, and she studied his features, not hiding her cautious.
expression.
“Thank you foring to see me, Amber,” Richard began after a few moments of silence. “Regardless
of
whatever your decision is, I’m grateful that you took the time out to see me,” hemented
politely.
She nodded her head in acknowledgment but remained silent. Unsure about what to do, she had to gi
Richard credit for trying to assure her that he wasn’t going to pressure her.
“I haven’t made up my mindpletely yet, Richard,” she finally said. “I still have a few questions
for you before I decide on what to do,” she told him.
Richard nodded his head and said, “I’m happy to answer any questions you have, Amber. But first, why
don’t we order dinner? We can eat and talk at the same time, can’t we?”
She chuckled slightly and agreed with him. They picked up the menu and started to flip through it,
deciding on the dishes they wanted. After a few minutes, they settled on their food and called the
waiter over to take their orders.
As they waited for their food to arrive, Amber couldn’t help but feel a sense of apprehension. Richard‘ s
proposal had caught her off guard, and she still wasn’t sure if she could trust him enough to agree
to be his wife.
While they waited, she decided to start with the first question that had been bothering her,
“Richard, why do you want to marry me to help me, and why do you think getting married would be th
best option?” she asked.
“I mean, I understand that you and Kayden may be rivals and you have a bone or two to pick with him
but even at that, I still don’t understand the benefit of a fake marriage like this,” she added,
wanting him to exin his reasons to her.
Richard sighed before leaning in as if to convey the seriousness of his response. “Amber, I may have
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said this before, but allow me to repeat myself. I firmly believe that there’s nothing more dangerous
than a scorned woman. You have the right to be angry with Kayden and your sister, and I want to help
you use that anger to get what you want. By getting under Kayden’s skin, I could take advantage of
the situation and use your contributions to further my own ns.”
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He paused for a bit as he searched her eyes for any sign of understanding. “I understand this is a lot to
take in, but I know that I can help you get back at Kayden and your sister, but I’m going to have to ask
you to trust me,” he responded, but Amber still wasn’t satisfied.
“I’m still not satisfied, Richard. I want to know why exactly you think getting married will help us take
down Kayden, and how.” Amber demanded, needing a clearer exnation.
Richard leaned forward, his eyes glinting with determination. “Amber, Kayden has always viewed me
as his biggest rival and his number one enemy. If we get married, it will show him that we’re working
together, and that could give us an advantage in some situations. You better than anyone should know
how emotional he is,” Richard exined, and she sighed.
“To put it simply, the announcement of our marriage alone would be enough to send Kayden into a rage
Amber, and I intend to use your anger and his rage to dig out his weaknesses. Additionally, getting
married would give you more power and authority, and believe me, you’ll need it,” he exined.
Amber nodded her head in agreement, but she couldn’t help but wonder if that was all there was to
Richard’s n. For some strange reason, she kept getting the feeling that
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wanting to help her ran deeper than his excuse of them being rivals at work. She had a feeling Richard
wasn’t telling her everything, but she refrained from digging too deep. At least not yet.
“What about my sister, Richard?” she asked, remembering her role in all of this.
“I don’t think your sister matters at all, Amber,” Richard said with a dismissive wave of his hand. “Once
we get Kayden out of the way, she’ll have no choice but to fall in line,” he answered.
“And what if Kayden finds out that our marriage is a sham?” she asked.
Richard shrugged his shoulders and said, “We’ll deny it. I have connections that could help us get a
real marriage certificate and even help us stage some photos to prove that we’re actually in love.
Kayden’s doubt would be absolutely irrelevant as long as the public believes our marriage is real.”
Amber nodded her head, still unsure about how she felt.
After their food arrived they continued their conversation, analyzing the pros and cons of Richard‘.
proposal. Amber found herself getting more and more convinced that maybe getting married was inde
the best way to get her revenge on Kayden and her sister.
By the end of the night, she had already made her decision.
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