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    Evelyn ced the document in front of Jeffry. “Look this over first. Our marriage isn’t about love—it’s a business alliance. The Harper Group’s current issues can be solved, and the Morgan Group gets to expand into the new energy sector. It benefits us both.”


    The document detailed a clear business partnership between theirpanies.


    Jeffry skimmed through the pages. Just as Evelyn imed, the Morgan Group would provide charging stations—fixing the Harper Group’s biggest problem. In return, the Harper Group’s new electric vehicles would be designed to work exclusively with the Morgan Group’s charging ports.


    The Harper Group stood to gain the most from this deal. The Morgan family would benefit too, but the Harper Group had the upper hand in this arrangement.


    Jeffry ced the document down without a hint of emotion. He leaned forward, fingers interlocked, his cold gaze locked onto Evelyn. “This deal alone wouldn’t be enough to convince your father. What’s your real y?”


    Evelyn shed a confident smile. “You’re right. My father wasn’t on board at first, but I used my position as his only daughter to change his mind.”


    Her gaze softened, filled with admiration—and something deeper. She had feelings for Jeffry. She was willing to bring half of her family’s wealth into this marriage—for him.


    Her expression made her feelings obvious.


    Jeffry’s brow barely moved as he spoke, his tone distant. “You should know I don’t feel that way about you.”


    He wanted a wife who was practical andpetent. Nothing more. Love had no ce in this arrangement. He couldn’t give Evelyn what she wanted. This was strictly business.


    Evelyn’s smile wavered for a split second. A flicker of pain crossed her heart, but she buried it almost instantly. She had known all along that Jeffry didn’t care for her that way. She had always been the one chasing after him. The only reason he ever met with her was out of respect for Jolie.


    Evelyn was hopelessly in love with Jeffry, even though she knew—better than anyone—that he didn’t feel the same. Still, she wasn’t ready to give up. Marriage would give her time—time to learn everything about him, time to grow closer. One…


    One day, she was certain she’d make him love her. She had no doubts about her ability to win his heart.


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    Evelyn shed a confident smile. “I get it, but I’m okay with that. Let’s set a three-year limit. If you still don’t love me by then, we’ll divorce and go our separate ways.”


    Three years was more than enough. She was sure of it. No one else in the world was a better match for him than her. At least, that was what she believed.


    Jeffry studied her in silence, but for a split second, another face shed in his mind—Lydia. His jaw tightened. Now wasn’t the time for that.


    Evelyn’s offer was logical—nothing to lose, everything to gain. She was already one of the candidates he had considered as his future partner.


    Jeffry nodded. “Alright. I’ll have the prenuptial agreement drawn up. We’ll register the marriage tomorrow.”


    Jeffry was practical. He weighed the benefits and the risks. But there was one thing he didn’t factor in—his own heart.


    Emotions weren’t predictable. But Jeffry thought he could control his, that he could make the most logical decision without letting feelings get in the way. What he failed to realize was just how deeply Lydia was rooted in his heart.


    Evelyn’s eyes lit up. She grinned, triumphant. “Perfect. See you at city hall at nine sharp.”


    Finally, she was getting what she had always dreamed of—marriage to Jeffry. It was almost too easy. She had waited so long for this moment, and now that she was about to marry him, she wasn’t about to let anyone else take him away. Not a chance.


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