Chapter 46


    ra chuckled softly, “I used to be so naive about love, thinking it was the most precious. thing in


    my life. I was willing to pay any price for it. But I never imagined that what I treasured so dearly


    would be nothing more than a bargaining chip In his eyes. If that’s the case, there’s no point in


    standing on ceremony. Trading once or trading a hundred. times–it makes no difference. All that


    matters is getting my father out of trouble.”


    Despite her calm demeanor, Anders could hear the painced within her words. He gazed at her


    intently, his voice tinged with frustration. “I feel so powerless. If I had the clout he does, you wouldn’t


    have to endure all this.”


    ra offered a faint smile. “You live and you learn, right? I wouldn’t call it suffering. In three months,


    I’ll be free.”


    “What are your ns? Have you thought about getting back into the legal field?”


    “I’ve never even practiced as awyer. Who would take a chance on me?”


    Anders replied without hesitation, “I’m in the process of setting up a neww firm. I’m bringing in


    some people from abroad and looking for fresh talent. If you’re interested, the offer stands.”


    ra nodded, her eyes reflecting gratitude. Thanks, Anders. I’ll think about it.”


    After dinner, ra and Anders dropped Marco off at his hotel and then she drove back to her


    apartment alone. Just as she unlocked the door, a white blur lunged at her. She let out a startled


    yelp and was about to flee when a familiar grunting sound stopped her in her tracks.


    Flipping on the lights, ra looked down to see a white Samoyed dog excitedly circling her. She


    crouched down and swept it into her arms, stroking its soft fur. “Snow Mommy missed you soContent ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org.


    much.”


    Snow nestled into ra’s embrace, licking and whining with eyes brimming with excitement. In the


    midst of their affectionate reunion, the bathroom door swung open.n emerged with only a towel


    wrapped around his waist, casually drying his hair with another. ra’s eyes locked onto his bare


    torso, and for a moment, she was silent.


    ra tried to break free, butn’s arms were like a vice, holding her captive. She red at him.


    n, you better not let Marco find out about us.”


    tan pressed a quick kiss to her lips. “What’s your offer?”


    “Don’t push it!”


    “If I don’t see some sincerity from you right now, I’ll call the Marco myself. Tell him the man he’s


    trying to off is me, and his darling protégée is right here in my arms. What do you think his reaction


    would be?”


    ra was seething. If Marco found out thatn was the man she’d been pining over for seven


    years, he would definitely spill the beans. She didn’t wantn to know. She wanted to keep some


    dignity for herself. <pn felt an odd pang in his chest. In a vengeful move, he bit her lip and murmured low, “Come home


    with me, and I’ll keep your secret.”