Kylian's POV
"The conference room is right, this way." One of her workers was telling me as he walked me towards her office. I felt ridiculous to be excited, to finalize the terms that would get me my inheritance, which was supposed to be mine, as the oldest son.I strolled down the hallway to Yvonne's office, looking forward to seeing her. I had her right where I wanted her and knew my presence would make her anxious.“Good morning, Mr. Litt. Everyone’s in the conference room,” the secretary said, pointing across the hall.“Thank you,” I said with my charming smile and headed for the door. When I walked in, although I had already been told everyone waswaiting, I was still a little surprised to see both lawyers and Yvonne already there. She stood to greet me with a friendly smile. I walked to her and gave her a friendly kiss on the cheek. She didn’t flinch at all, which surprised me a little. I noticed the slight blush she was trying to hide. She could pretend all she wanted, but I had an effect on her.“Have a seat.” She gestured to an empty chair. I noticed she kept her seat at the head of the table.“I’ve reviewed the paperwork and it is ready for you to sign,” my attorney said, sliding a contract in front of me.“Really?” I asked, surprised that everything seemed to be locked down. “I’ve already agreed to the terms and I'm prepared to sign. I’ve had my attorney add all the necessary details we agreed to,” she said.I nodded my head. “All the terms have been agreed upon?” “Yes,” she said with a confident smile.We were having a conversation between the two of us with the lawyers having no real idea what was happening.“Has it been outlined in the contract?” I asked her.Her eyes darted to the two lawyers. “I’ve had the pertinent details added.”I nodded, trusting her to have kept my secret. “Great.”“We’re only waiting on you. Is there anything you’d like to change?” she asked in a sweet voice, while my eyes went to the contract.“I’d like a minute to review, if you don’t mind?” I asked in a smooth voice.She smiled. “Of course, by all means.”The room was completely silent as my eyes skimmed the paperwork. It was all as I had offered. I noticed the clause outlining she would stay on as CEO had been added. There was nothing about a fake marriage, which I had almost expected to see. A devious person would have had me signing something that could incriminate me and cost me everything, but I didn’t see anything in the paperwork that was out of place.I grabbed the pen out of my pocket and signed the paper. “Your turn.” She took the paperwork and signed her name. I sat a little stunned byhow easy it all had been. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, for someone to burst through the door shouting they got me. I looked back at her and saw her smiling with satisfaction. She was truly that desperate to keep her CEO position?“I believe we have a deal,” Raphael announced.Yvonne smiled. “I guess we do. It’s been great doing business with you all. I look forward to a successful venture.”I nodded. “I do as well.”“I meet with my investors on Friday. I would appreciate you being present for that meeting. They’ll want to meet the new owner of the company and will likely have some questions and concerns they’d like to address with you,” she said smoothly.I nodded. “I’ll clear my schedule.”“Great! Well, I think we’re done here!” she said with a cheery smile.I reached out and put my hand on hers. “I’d like a minute of your time to go over some minor details if you don’t mind.”She looked at me and nodded. “Sure. Thank you all for coming and I trust you guys will take care of all the filings and legal stuff?” she said, looking at the lawyers and effectively dismissing them.Both lawyers nodded and left the conference room, closing the door behind them. I waited a few seconds to make sure one of them didn’t come back in for one reason or another.“Thank you for making that so easy,” I told her.“I’m the CEO of my company. It’s all I wanted.”I nodded. “Then I can announce our engagement?”She gulped, and I could see her suddenly very nervous. I was not about to let her back out.Kylian's POVI would hold her feet to the fire. I had given her the job and now she owed me. I hadn’t been able to slip that into the contract, but I was not about to let her back out on her word.“Kylian,” she started.I shook my head. “Don’t even think about it.” She let out a long sigh. “Fine.”I smiled. “Trust me, it’s only for the legality of it all. I need my inheritance. You need your job. You understood the terms of the deal when you went into it. I’m not trying to pull one over on you.”She nodded. “I did. I think it’s ridiculous and completely scandalous, but what can one expect from a man like you.”I smirked, her veiled insult didn’t bother me a bit. “We don’t necessarily need to be together. If it is a hardship for you to be in the same room as I am, we can keep our distance. I only need your name on paper and for an occasional gathering to prove our engagement. And then there is that other thing.”Her jaw clenched, and she glared at me. “We still need to iron out the deta
Yvonne's POV I strolled through the corridors of my corporate offices, knowing that this was my final week in charge. Soon, everything would officially belong to Kylian, my soon-to-be husband. The realization was bittersweet, as I struggled with relinquishing control. Despite my inner resistance, I had to acknowledge that this transition was inevitable, and I reminded myself of that fact constantly. I greeted my employees with a smile and a wave, although they would soon become Kylian's employees. While I held the position of their direct boss, the ultimate authority would shift to the man I was engaged to, at least on paper. Earlier, I had received an email detailing the upcoming changes, emphasizing that while most aspects would remain unchanged, certain details such as the name on the bottom of the checks would no longer be mine but his. I found myself surprisingly calm despite the occasion. Kylian had arrived earlier, his usual debonair and strikingly handsome self, exuding conf
Yvonne's POVI glared at the man sitting across from me. How dare he question my ability or Kylian’s ability to be reasonable. No one handled me. I’d never heard anything so chauvinistic in my life. I opened my mouth, ready to tell him exactly what I thought about his questions and assumptions. Kylian reached out and put one of his big hands over mine, which was gripping the edge of the table. “I think my business sense speaks for myself. I don’t make decisions about business based on my personal opinions. I won’t explain my decisions. My fiancée will be treated with the utmost respect. Trust me, I can handle my homelife, no matter what happens at the office,” he said firmly. I felt like I was in the seventeenth century, where my status as a woman was just above that of a sheep. It was making my blood boil. I wanted to kick him in the shins something fierce. “What will the media say about you buying the company? Won’t it look odd that a woman’s company is struggling, on the verge of
Kylian's POV This morning, I woke up with a renewed determination to resolve matters with Yvonne. I felt the urge to meet her and had a solid excuse in mind.Yesterday's events left Yvonne displeased, and while I didn't intend to upset her, certain issues needed addressing. It was crucial for investor satisfaction, and I wanted to assert my authority as the decision-maker. Naturally, this would likely anger her, as she was used to being in control. However, the situation was a result of her actions, and I needed to take charge to untangle the mess.After the meeting, she’d avoided saying more than a few words to me and the words were stilted that did come out of her mouth. I had a feeling she was going to back out of our arrangement. She got a good dose of what the future would be like in the company and didn’t like it. I had seen it in her eyes. The idea of holding onto her position was not nearly as enticing as it had been. I could see her second-guessing her decision. I needed to d
Kylian's POVI couldn’t help but laugh by her very unenthusiastic approach to getting a diamond ring. Wasn’t it what every woman wanted? She was acting like I was dragging her in front of the firing squad. I had never met a woman so reluctant to have expensive jewelry bestowed upon her. She was definitely an odd duck.She put on a smile and pretended to actually like me as we walked into the store. We were immediately greeted by several associates eager to sell us something expensive to fatten their own pockets with a healthy commission.“We’d like some time to browse,” I said, slowing their attack.“Of course,” the lead saleswoman said, holding out an arm and stopping the other two.“Go ahead,” I told Yvonne.“What? You seriously want me to pick a ring?” she asked, wrinkling her nose.I shrugged. “I guess I could.”She waved her hand and made her way to the case farthest away from the head of the store where the most expensive jewelry was stored. She was looking at the cheap stuff.“Y
Yvonne's POVWearing an engagement ring had an allure, even if the engagement itself was purely business. As I gazed at the ring during my commute, I couldn't shake off the excitement of being Kylian Litt's fiancée, even if it was only a facade. The idea of it felt like stepping into a Cinderella fantasy, despite my financial stability and the reality of Kylian's less charming traits.While I had my own money, it paled in comparison to Kylian's wealth, and I wasn't accustomed to lavish spending. Yet, the ring held a special place for me. Deep down, I believed that beneath Kylian's tough exterior, there might be a softer, kinder side.Every once in a while, I caught a glimpse of that one side of him he tucked away. I got to see it on Saturday, briefly, but I saw it. Something had made him into the hard soul he was today. Something or someone had caused him to hide away his heart and erect steel walls around himself to keep everyone out.I wondered if there was even a slim chance of me b
Yvonne's POV“I don’t know, but I heard about it on the local radio station this morning while I was getting ready. I hightailed it over here. You’re famous.”I shook my head, the elevator stopped, and we stepped out. It was still early with only a couple of people in their offices. I could feel the eyes on me as we walked toward my office. Once inside, I closed the door, blocking out the looks and the whispers happening all around me.“I can’t believe this is happening. Why do people care?” I mumbled, taking my seat behind my desk.“Uh, duh, he’s only the most eligible bachelor in New York, hell, probably the country. It isn’t often you find gorgeous and filthy rich in the same package. Most ladies know they’ll have to marry some big geek or a really old dude to get a rich guy. Kylian is the total package. You have to admit he is hot.”I grinned. “He is an attractive man.”“Attractive. That isn’t the right word. Hot. Steamy. Devastatingly gorgeous. Even those words don’t quite come cl
Kylian's POVDealing with the media was a constant hassle, but a necessary part of asserting my position within Litt Group and ensuring my family acknowledged my progress towards producing the first heir. Securing my rightful place as the heir was non-negotiable, and I was prepared to take whatever steps necessary to maintain my position.I had instructed my secretary to manage all incoming calls, redirecting them to the public relations department. The level of public interest caught me off guard; I hadn't anticipated such fervor. Despite the chaos, I had attempted to reach out to Yvonne earlier to check on her well-being, but she wasn't answering my calls. The thought of her being angry with me yet again brought a wry smile to my face; it seemed like a perpetual state with her.“Mr. Litt?” my secretary buzzed.“Yes?”“You have a visitor.”“I’m busy.”The door swung open, surprising me. I looked up to find my mother staring me down as she strode toward me. She was not happy. I knew th