The Clause

The single sheet of paper lay on the polished mahogany desk like a death warrant. Blake’s smirk was venomous, a silent promise of victory. Opposite him, Valentina’s pride was a shield of ice, but he could see the first hairline fractures forming.
NovelToon
NovelToon
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
(Breathe. Don't let him see you bleed.)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
*Doesn't touch the paper. His eyes drink in her simmering rage like it's a fine vintage.* The terms are quite simple, Ms. Sinclair.
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*Her voice is cold* Stop f**king staring and just read the damn terms
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
*A low, mocking chuckle* Such language from a princess. Very well.
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
*He finally picks up the paper.* Clause one...
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*Interrupting, her tone dripping with sarcasm.* Let me guess. Do I shine your shoes or walk your dog?
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Nice idea but sad it's not mine idea *mocking*
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Clause 1: You retain the title of CEO. In name only. All major strategic and financial decisions will cross my desk for final approval.
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Clause 2: Your office moves. Next to mine.
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Clause 3: You are my 'plus-one' to every public event for the next 6 months. Galas, charity auctions, investor summits... everything.
Valentina’s eyes narrow. This is humiliating, but not unheard of.
NovelToon
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Stop joking!
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
I am not joking Ms. Sinclair *smirk*
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
*leaning in, voice dropping* Clause 4: The press must believe we are in a romantic relationship.
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
NovelToon
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*snapping* Absolutely not. I am not pretending to be in love with you.
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
*coldly* You will. Or I pull the funding and let Sinclair Tech crumble by morning.
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
The choice is yours, princess. My money, or your pride.
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*Her mind reeling* And why would I ever share my company's internal strategy to you?
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Cus i said so
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*She stands, her chair scraping back violently.* And you think I'll just listen? That I'll perform this... this sh*t for you?
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
You will
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
You don't have choice
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
I need to think about it
Blake blackthrone (ML)
Blake blackthrone (ML)
*He calls out as she reaches for the handle.* Don't think too long, princess. My offer has a very short expiration date.
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*She throws the door open without looking back.* You...! *The door slams shut behind her, the sound echoing in the tense silence.*
...
Author
Author
Heyyy lovelies 🎀
Author
Author
How are you guys??
Author
Author
And how's the episode hmm
Author
Author
Tell me in comment section
Author
Author
And also like the episodes
Author
Author
Cyaaa in next episode🦋🦋
Episodes

Download

Like this story? Download the app to keep your reading history.
Download

Bonus

New users downloading the APP can read 10 episodes for free

Receive
NovelToon
Step Into A Different WORLD!
Download NovelToon APP on App Store and Google Play