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I have access to information you are unaware of. Just because your family is in London doesn’t mean I won’t interview them. Everyone you know will be questioned repeatedly.” He rested his hands on the desk and looked at both of us. “It’s a lengthy and complicated process. I’ve been doing this for a long time. If you’re hiding anything, I’ll find it. So, are you sure, Ms. Clearwater?”
    I squeezed her hand, silently telling her I still wanted to go through with this. Her lips were sealed. I wasn’t sure if she’d say anything at all.
    “Whether you believe our marriage is bogus or not, our love is real. If you exile me to London, he’ll just come with me. Nothing you do will keep us apart.”              She had no idea how true that statement was.

Chapter Five
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    Prudence Clearwater
    I hated to admit it, but that guy scared the shit out of me. I didn’t want to be permanently removed from the country, and I definitely didn’t want anything bad to happen to Cash. He was being such a wonderful man by helping me out, and I’d hate myself forever if he suffered for his generosity. But I was backed into a corner at the end of that interview. There was nothing to do but press forward.
    Cash made me feel better as much as he could, but the amazing man could only do so much. He gave me a few orgasms but the guilt and anxiety still returned.
    Cash stepped out of the shower and saw me sitting on the bed. I plucked the strings of my guitar but didn’t speak any lyrics. Just the sound of the acoustic was all I needed. He watched me for a moment before he snatched the instrument away.
    “The decision has been made, Prudence. Now stop worrying about it and move on.”
    “You make it sound s o easy.”
    “Because it is. Just act like you’re desperately in love with me, and we’ll be good. No one knows about our arrangement but Jeremy, my mom, and my brother. We’ll tell them what’s going on and no one will question our story.”
    “You have to act desperately in love with me too.”
    He kissed my forehead. “It’ll be easy to play off.”
    I wished he didn’t have to play off anything. I wished it were real.
    “And don’t even think about going anywhere with any other man but me.” His voice turned angry. “If you cheat on me, they’ll know it’s bogus.”
    The statement wounded me. “I’m angry you even suggested that.”
    “I’m sorry,” he said quickly. “Just make sure you aren’t out with other men for work or whatever. The media will make something of nothing. They always do.”
    “I have no intention of being with anyone but you and Dean.”
    His eyes narrowed. “No more affection with him. I mean it.”
    He was in a bipolar mood today. “Sorry?”
    “He always hugs you and kisses you on the head. That shit won’t fly in this relationship. And it draws red flags.”
    “The affection is only friendly.”
    “He wanted to marry you. No, it’s not just friendly.” Cash’s eyes were wide and he wasn’t backing down. “Prudence, I mean it. Talk to him or I will.”
    “I’ll handle it,” I said quickly.
    “Okay.”
    If he got to be jealous and overprotective, then so did I. “I don’t want you spending time with any women outside of work. Nothing. I don’t even want one of your girlfriends to call you while I’m sleeping in this house.”
    “One of my girlfriends?”
    “The women you sleep with.”
    He shook his head. “I don’t have a line of them waiting to be called on. My relationships with women are temporary. Afterwards, we never speak again.”
    “My statement still stands. I’m the only woman in your life.”
    He smiled, his anger suddenly gone. “Then I’m the only one in yours.”
    “Deal.”
    He hooked his arm around my shoulder and sat next to me on the bed. He had a towel wrapped around his waist. The drops fell down his chest and to his stomach. I eyed his happy trail then looked away.
    “You need to get ready for the party,” he