Chapter 23

Calla combed through the terms of the prenuptial agreement.

"Once married, the husband (henceforth 'Party A') and wife (henceforth 'Party B') shall abide by the following terms.

"1. During the marriage, Party A shall bear all expenses incurred by Party B and Party B's child.

"2. In the event of a divorce, Party A shall give Party B a property of at least 1,600 square feet in size as well as a sum of 2 million in cash. Party B shall not be entitled to any of Party A's assets.

"3. During the marriage, Party B shall refrain from engaging in overly intimate interactions with the opposite sex.

"4. Party B shall cooperate with Party A in portraying themselves as an exemplary married couple.

"5. In the event of a divorce, Party A shall retain full custody of the child."

Calla was Party B in the agreement, and after understanding the terms, she figured out the gist of the situation. By marrying Mercer, she would be able to live a life of luxury, but if they ever divorced, she would lose