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about it.”
    Caitlyn knew some of the things were little nuisances. She did it on purpose. She wanted to see how serious Blake was about her becoming his wife. She admitted there was something alluring about Blake. If his uncle hadn’t been the object of her hatred for the past few years, she would have found him attractive. 
    “Separate bedrooms; come on now. We’re going to be together for a year. We can at least have a little fun,” Blake teased.
    “I suggest you invest in some petroleum jelly and videos because this.” She placed her hand on her chest before continuing to say, “This is off limits.”
    “You can’t blame me for trying.”
    She rolled her eyes. “Whatever.”
    He continued to go through the items on the list. “I can’t agree with number twenty.”
    “If you want me to sign the contract, you will.”
    Caitlyn could see the sweat forming on his forehead. She refused to back down though. She wanted to know why his uncle mentioned her in his will. She leaned forward in her chair awaiting his response.
    He conceded. “Look. Like I said when I first propositioned you, my uncle left me some money. For reasons unbeknownst to me; he insisted I marry first before getting access to it.”
    “But why me? That’s what I don’t understand.”
    “I told you. He knew your father. Apparently, he felt you and I would make a good couple. If I knew more than that, I would tell you.”
    “Let me see the will. Let me see where he said you had to marry me specifically.”
    Caitlyn waited for him to retrieve the will from his locked desk drawer. He flipped through the pages before handing it to her.
    She read it until she saw her name mentioned.
    While she was reading, Blake said, “Truthfully, I don’t know why Uncle Jack insisted it be you. You seem to have brains and beauty all rolled into one, but you’re not my type.”
    Caitlyn didn’t know if she should be offended or happy. “You’re not my type either so we have something else in common.”
    “I didn’t mean for it to come out like that.”
    “No need to mince words.” She leaned back in her chair and continued to read the will. She glanced up and asked, “If I’m not your type, why don’t you forfeit the money?”
    “ I can’t afford to.”
    Caitlyn placed the will on the desk. “Not you.” She glanced at the plaques on the wall. “According to the Dallas Morning News, your business is booming.”
    “You work in accounting. You know what we’re facing.”
    “I’m not the chief financial officer, so no, Mr. Banks, I don’t.”
    “Let me inform you. What I’m about to tell you should not leave this room.”
    Caitlyn used her finger and crossed her heart. Blake continued to say, “Banks Telecom is on the brink of financial trouble. If we don’t get a handle on the vendors and do more in the research and development area, we could be facing layoffs and God forbid I’m forced into bankruptcy. I would have to shut the doors.”
    Things were worse than Caitlyn thought. She might not need the entire year to see Banks Telecom fail. For a moment, she felt guilty with her part in setting it all in motion.
    “I’ve had my attorney look through the will and it clearly states that it has to be you.”
    Karma was something. Her father lost his business when Blake’s uncle wouldn’t approve a loan that could have saved it. Now here she sat holding an ace. Caitlyn could turn Blake down and he could lose it all, just like her dad. She contemplated on whether or not to tear up the signed contract she held.
    Caitlyn thought about having financial freedom; freedom to start her own business and be her own boss.  I should be holding out for more money. A million dollars. Hmm . Caitlyn placed her index finger on her chin. “I don’t think your original offer is enough. Up the ante to five mill and we have a deal.”
    Blake ’s eyes turned a darker shade of gray. “You’re something else.”
    “No. I’m a business woman.” She