HELLO EX! I'M YOUR STEP- AUNT (Beyond Our Control)
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“I can agree to those terms. You’re making this easier than I expected.”
“Good.” She folded her arms. “Now, I have a question.”
“Only one?” His smirk returned, teasing.
She resisted the urge to roll her eyes. “Why are you so willing to go along with this? You agreed too quickly.”
Damien leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees, his expression shifting to something more serious. “I’ve thought about this before,” he admitted. “The rumors about me… they’ve been affecting my business. Most of my partners think I’m gay because I’m still single in my forties. It’s a lie spread by my competitors, and it’s starting to take a toll. A wife—even if temporary—would silence those whispers and clea