Chapter 26

With all said, Nathaniel settled into his room after his conversation with Olivia. He knew that addressing the issue of their contract marriage couldn't be postponed indefinitely, but he also realized the importance of giving Olivia the time and space she needed to come to terms with it. As he closed the door behind him, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation mixed with a touch of anxiety about the upcoming meeting. "Should I be expecting a yes or a no from her?" He asked himself as he lowered his shoulders. "Maybe, I don't know".

He proceeded to making himself comfortable at his desk, his laptop sat illuminated, and his email notifications continued to blink. It wasn't long before a message from his secretary caught his attention. The subject line read, "Important Meeting Tomorrow."

With a sigh, Nathaniel clicked on the email to read the details. His secretary, Emily, had scheduled an early morning meeting that was marked as "urgent." The message outlined the agenda and p