Chapter 65
study.”
Bradley’s expression didn’t change. He continued, “Oh? Let’s take a look at that agreement, then”
Melissa huffed, frustration bubbling up. I knew you’d pull something, so 1 brought it!” she said seriously.
For a brief second, something like amusement flickered across Bradley’s face. He replied, “Bring it to my st
Then Melissa tossed his briefcase onto the couch, rummaged through her bag, and stormed after him
Bradley sat in his chair casually and stretched out a hand. “Let me see it.”
Melissa held the paper close to her chest.”
Bradley leaned back in his chair, his posture relaxed. “Here’s an opportunity to be my assistant. Read it out loud so I can listen,” he continued.
“You’re not shredding this and pretending it never existed” she muttered.
Fuming, Melissa glared at him but flipped open the agreement anyway. She read the key clause aloud. “If Melissa secures a job with a monthly salary exceeding five thousand dollars by August 25, she may live with Milton.”
With that. Melissa looked up and said to Bradley, “I got the job. You’ve seen the confirmation email. I start Monday!”
Bradley’s lips curved into a sly
sly smile. He opened his eyes and replied. “It says you can live with Milion
“Exactly! So I’m taking him with me!” Melissa said, her eyes widened.
“But it doesn’t say where, Bradley added, his voice cool, almost mocking
Melissa froze, realization dawning. “What a
are you saying?” she asked.
Bradley stood and took a step closer, his gaze sharp. “You can live with him, but right here, with me.”
Melissa realized that there was a loophole in this broken agreement and became furious. She snapped, “You’re reneging on your word! You never intended to give him to me from the start!”
“Do you really think I hand over my son entirely to someone he’s not biologically related to? Bradley muttered, his tone indifferent
Melissa was so furious that she could barely speak.
Bradley leaned in slightly, his voice low and sharp. “If you’re willing, you can move in at any time, but thinking about taking Milton away is just wishful thinking”
Melissa bit down hard on the inside of her cheek, her glare fixed on Bradicy
Bradley frowned, saying, “Don’t look at me like that. If you can’t even handle something this simple, how do you expect me to trust you with
Then Bradley stood, closing the distance between them. Leaning slightly forward so they were at eye level, he added, “Let me show you how you should’ve handied this Consider in a lesson for the future.”
Ar that moment, Melissa’s frustration boiled over, tears threatening to spill.
Bradley noticed her eyes but didn’t falter. He plucked the agreement from her hands with ease, holding it up, and sul seriously, “You need to make sure every clause works in your favor. Always keep the power of interpretation in your hands.
“And if you’re unsure, have a lawyer review it. Better yet, get it notarized. That’s how you ensure there are no loopholes. Now, you have one minute
to deride Walk away or move in”
Melanes hats clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palmis. She knew she had no other choice. After a heavy silence, she said hnally, “Living
Tack of public transit dura
state thade commu ang impossible, and Melissa didn’t have the money to afford daily rides.
Hearing this Bradley smiled and complimented her “Good. You’re learning to negotiate
that. Bradley turned and made his way back to his chair, seiding into it. “There’s a car in the garage. 15ck one and use it.
at with no better option, she accepted reluctantly and added, “Fine. But unor I clear my head, I’m drafting a new agreement.
(1 be any tricki‘
Bradley’s gaze darkened. He said coldly. “Don’t blundly trust others. Vertal promises mean absolutely nothing”
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