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Title:	Book: Contract Wife to My Dad's Best Friend. Chapter 1: A Stiff Suit
Blurb:	Nathaniel Weaver is everything you've ever wanted. There's just one problem: he's your father's best friend. When he asks you to be his contract bride to save his law firm, he vows to cage his dark desire for you. But his cold, possessive dominance has you aching for him to lose control...
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Narration	AUTHOR'S BIO#
Narration	After years of fantasizing about Nathaniel Weaver, he's meeting you alone... at a bar... tonight.
Narration	Your father's cold, dominant best friend has always been off-limits.
Narration	But tonight you're breaking the rules. You have to... right?
Narration	You jump as the door to the bar swings open behind you. Do you dare turn around?
Gwyneth	Choose your look.
Choice	Choose your look.
Gwyneth	He’s just giving me a ride home. I need to chill out.
Narration	Across the bar, Nate walks through the door. He's so tall he almost needs to duck his head to fit into the space.
Narration	Taking a deep breath, you turn to find Nathaniel Weaver towering in the doorway.
Narration	His eyes snap over to you. He's your dad's best friend... but his dark, dominant gaze makes you hot forget to breathe.
Nathaniel	Choose his look.
Nathaniel	This guy who abandoned you at a bar on your birthday. What's his name and where can I find him?
Narration	His tone is both measured and furious as he towers over you.
Narration	Nathaniel's tone is measured as he strides over to you. But you can sense the fury he's caging.
Gwyneth	I called you to pick me up because — unlike my father — you're not a hothead.
Gwyneth	Honestly, I'm not even sad—
Nathaniel	Give me his name. Name.
Gwyneth	His name is... Kristoff. He broke up with me because I got a higher score on the LSAT.
Nathaniel	He's an idiot. Only insecure boys are threatened by smart women.
Gwyneth	He's a jerk. Honestly, I'm not even sad.
Narration	Your face warms as Nate turns to the bartender.
Narration	The compliment sends tingles through you. Your face warms as Nate turns to the bartender.
Nathaniel	Whiskey, neat.
Narration	He eases into the seat beside you, takes a sip of his whiskey, and then slides a small box across the bar.
Object	INSERT OBJECT: "Gift Box"
Nathaniel	Happy birthday, Kiddo[playername].
Gwyneth	Kiddo?! Nate, I'm...
Choice	A grown woman.
Nathaniel	You're right. You are. It's hard to believe, but no one could argue that you're not an adult now.
Narration	Nathaniel raises his glass to his lips and considers you. A spark of interest ignites in his eyes.
Choice	Old enough... to do a lot of things.
Gwyneth	Drink in a bar for one. And, others...
Narration	Nathaniel raises his glass to his lips and considers you. A spark of interest ignites there.
Choice	Not a kid.
Narration	You hold up your drink and toast him with your cocktail.
Gwyneth	You see. All grown up.
Narration	Nathaniel raises his glass to his lips and considers you.
Narration	You open your present and gasp in surprise. Happiness washes through you.
Object	INSERT OBJECT: "Bracelet in box"
Gwyneth	Nate... wow. It's beautiful. I love doves.
Nathaniel	I know. You've only mentioned it... a couple hundred times.
Narration	You try to do the clasp one-handed, but it won't connect. Seeing your frustration, Nate takes the bracelet.
Nathaniel	Give me that before you hurt yourself.
Narration	He gently takes your wrist and tugs you closer, but you lose your balance and stumble into his lap.
Narration	You lose your balance and stumble into his lap. Your lips are inches apart.
Narration	Your hair falls forward over your forehead, and Nate brushes it back. His fingers are soft against your cheek.
Narration	Nate doesn't move away.
Nathaniel	How much have you had to drink, [playername]?
Gwyneth	I've had...
Choice	Nothing.
Gwyneth	I don't need alcohol to go for what I want.
Choice	One drink.
Gwyneth	Just enough to give me courage to...
Choice	A couple.
Gwyneth	Call it liquid courage to...
Narration	You press your lips to his. He makes a low noise, his mouth hot and hungry...
Narration	Then, he stiffens, and you know you've made a terrible mistake.
Narration	Nate grabs your shoulders, gripping tight to push you away.
Nathaniel	Never do that again.
BANNER	THREE WEEKS LATER.
Narration	It's the first day of your law internship. You carefully lay some clothes out on your bed.
Gwyneth	It's my first day of work and my first day seeing Nate since I kissed him.
Gwyneth	I'll pick the outfit that says...
Gwyneth	INSERT OUTFIT CHOICE
Choice	Miss Sweet and Feminine.
Choice	Miss Lacy Cute.
Choice	Miss Sexy yet Professional.
Choice	Miss I Graduated Prelaw at the Top of My Class.
Choice	Miss Boots for Miles.
Narration_PopUp	Nice work! You picked your default outfit for your job, and you look 🔥
Gwyneth	I can do this.
Narration	You walk into the Weaver & Shaw Law Firm to find your father waiting for you.
Kingsley	As I live and breathe, my daughter, working at my law firm. I have been waiting for this day since you were little.
Kingsley	Should we just give you the full-time position now?
Gwyneth	The full-time position comes with a high salary and a guaranteed spot at Columbia Law School— my dream school.
Gwyneth	Don't even joke about that, Dad.
Narration	You look to the other interns across the room, but thankfully they didn't seem to hear your dad.
Gwyneth	I'm planning to earn it the right way just like everyone else.
Kingsley	Of course, honey. You'll have to work twice as hard to get it, but I believe in you.
Kingsley	Hopefully, you'll get assigned to a first-class lawyer. Nate never takes interns, but maybe he'll make an exception for you.
Gwyneth	I doubt it. Nate...
Choice	Hates me.
Kingsley	That's ridiculous. He doesn't hate you. If he's been cold to you, I'll have a word with him.
Gwyneth	No! Please no, Dad. What I meant to say is that he hates the idea of having an intern.
Choice	Is super cold lately.
Kingsley	He's a cold son of a bitch. But if he's been acting that way toward you, I'll have a word with him.
Gwyneth	No! Please no, Dad. What I meant to say is that he is cold to other people. I don't want that directed at me.
Choice	Is very intimidating
Kingsley	Yes. He is intimidating. But that's what makes him the best. Well... the second best, of course, after me.
Gwyneth	Sure, Dad.
Kingsley	You have a good shot at Columbia Law School, but interning for Nate will be the best education you'll ever get.
Kingsley	And there he is.
Narration	You turn to find Nate... he stands in the middle of a crowd of lawyers, but he's staring at you.
Nathaniel	...
Gwyneth	Is he thinking about how I kissed him? I need to act normal.
Narration	You take your place with the other interns, noticing your ex-boyfriend Kristoff standing there.
Narration	You've been dodging his calls since he ditched you at the bar.
Kristoff	You should drop out and save yourself the embarrassment, [playername]. That full-time position is mine.
Gwyneth	I'm going to...
Choice	Wave.
Narration	You raise your hand in a small wave. He nods and keeps scrutinizing you.
Choice	Ignore him.
Narration	You feel his eyes on you as you walk further into the lobby, going to stand with the other interns.
Choice	Strut past.
Narration	You sway your hips and confidently walk past Nate to stand with the other interns.
Narration	A hand grabs your shoulder, and when you turn, you find your ex-boyfriend beside you.
Kristoff	Hey, babe.
Narration	You haven't seen your ex-boyfriend Kristoff since the night he ditched you at that bar.
Gwyneth	Babe? Kristoff, what are you doing here?!
Kristoff	Surprise! I earned an internship here too. Oh... well, you didn't exactly earn the internship, did you?
Narration	The other interns glare at you.
Kristoff	Hey, no one cares that your daddy owns the law firm. You'll do great.
Gwyneth	He's trying to play off an insult as a compliment. He did that when we were dating too...
Gwyneth	As you know, Kristoff, I was top of our class.
Narration	Aspen, a partner at the firm, and the woman your father calls "the witch" steps in front of the room.
Aspen	Listen up, interns. I'm going to read off your assignments. First, [playername] Shaw, you're with Knox.
Nathaniel	She's with me.
Narration	All of the interns look between you. If they were angry at you before, they hate you now.
Narration	All of the interns stare at you. Your ex-boyfriend, Kristoff, shoves forward.
Kristoff	Are you kidding me?! Why did [playername] get the Nathaniel Weaver? He never takes interns.
Gwyneth	Look, I'm...
Choice	Not asking for special treatment.
Kristoff	Asking for it or not, you're getting it. They probably already promised you the full-time position.
Choice	As surprised as you are.
Kristoff	Sure. They probably already promised you the full-time position. This is rigged.
Choice	Going to ask to be reassigned.
Kristoff	Sure, you are. Don't act all innocent. They probably already promised you the full-time position.
Kristoff	No. That full-time position is mine. Even [playername] can't stand in my way.
Narration	You ignore Kristoff and the other glaring interns as Aspen finishes assignments.
Narration	Your father gives you a wide smile and then claps Nate on the back.
Kingsley	Thank you, old friend. She couldn't be in better hands than yours, and...
Narration	Your father's phone rings. When he answers, the blood drains from his face and he rushes off.
Narration	Before you can wonder what's wrong, you hear the door to Nate's office click shut.
Gwyneth	Oh, no! I need to talk to Nate before everyone hates me!
Narration	You wrench open the door and find Nate talking to Knox, the lawyer you were supposed to be assigned to.
Gwyneth	Nate, I need to talk to you.
Knox	Wow, [playername]. You've really grown up, haven't you?
Narration	Nate steps between you and Knox, completely blocking the shorter man from view. He towers over you.
Nathaniel	You wanted me.
Gwyneth	What? Oh... yeah, I do. About this assignment...
Gwyneth	I want to be assigned to...
Choice	Knox.
Narration	Nate's expression immediately turns glacial, and you raise your hands in protest.
Choice	Anyone but you.
Narration	A coldness sharpens in Nate's gaze, and you wave your hands.
Gwyneth	No, not like that.
Choice	You.
Gwyneth	But, it's a very bad idea.
Gwyneth	The other interns think I only got this job because my dad is Kingsley Shaw.
Gwyneth	I want my work to shine here so I can get the full-time position. It's hard to shine from under your shadow.
Knox	You hear that, Nate, she wants to be under my shadow instead.
Narration	Nate shoots Knox a glare that has the shorter man taking a step back with his hands up.
Nathaniel	[playername] will be under my... shadow or no one's.
Knox	She does have a point, though, Nate. You've never taken an intern before. It looks like favoritism...
Nathaniel	I've never wanted some twenty-year-old intern messing up my work. Still don't.
Nathaniel	But I would be an idiot not to take [playername]. She knows the law better than many full-partners here.
Knox	Surely you don't mean me. I'll bet you 200 dollars I know the law better than you, [playername].
Gwyneth	I will...
Choice	Take your bet.
Gwyneth	I'm always up for a challange.
Choice	School you.
Gwyneth	I think that's the end-of-lunch bell, Knox, because you're about to get schooled.
Choice	Play along, but I doubt I'll win.
Gwyneth	I doubt I can beat a practicing lawyer with my pre-law knowledge, but I studied really hard.
Nathaniel	Make it four hundred, and I'll put up the stake for [playername]. I have complete confidence she'll win.
Object	INSERT OBJECT: "LUC OBJ2 Dollar Bills (1)"
Narration	Nate picks up a book from his desk and turns to a random page.
Narration_Prompt	💎 You're about to get to your first premium choice! Premium choices offer bonus content, premier outfits, and other perks! 💎
Nathaniel	Explain everything that needs to happen to make a contract legal between two parties.
Gwyneth	I know this one! I will...
Choice	Win this bet and demonstrate why Nate has confidence in me.
Narration_PopUp	Hell yeah! You are kicking ass and taking names! 💯
Knox	Easy. The three steps are offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Nathaniel	[playername], your answer?
Gwyneth	Knox is right. There needs to be an offer, both parties need to agree to the contract, and you need to each get something beneficial from it.
Narration	Knox pockets his cash.
Knox	That was easy. Stay in school, [playername].
Gwyneth	Wait...
Choice	I'm not done with you yet.
Gwyneth	What I mean to say is, your answer is not complete.
Choice	You're the one who needs more schooling.
Gwyneth	You missed two huge loopholes in contract law.
Choice	Your answer has holes.
Gwyneth	So many holes it's like swiss cheese.
Gwyneth	The contract is not enforceable if it's illegal or one of the parties was incapacitated in some way— like if they'd been drinking.
Narration	Nate nods in approval. He plucks the 100s from Knox's fingers and hands them to you.
Object	INSERT OBJECT: "LUC OBJ2 Dollar Bills (1)"
Knox	I lost twice. You won fair and square, [playername], and, clearly, Nate stole the best intern from me.
Narration	The moment Knox leaves, Nate steps in front of you, towering over you with his hands in his pockets.
Gwyneth	Do you really believe all of those things you said about me?
Nathaniel	That you're more capable and proficient than any intern who has ever come through our doors? Yes, I meant every word.
Narration	Joy blossoms in your chest at his praise.
Gwyneth	Oh...
Choice	Thank you.
Nathaniel	You don't need to thank me for stating the truth.
Choice	Do you really think that?
Nathaniel	Of course, I do. It's not just your test scores and transcripts. You're very capable.
Choice	You're making me blush.
Nathaniel	I'm just stating the truth. Never be embarrassed by how capable you are.
Nathaniel	You like it when I compliment you, don't you, [playername]?
Gwyneth	...
Choice	Yes. I want to be good for you.
Narration	He hums low and rubs his chin.
Nathaniel	I expect you to be good for me.
Narration	Leaning against his desk, you give him a sultry smile.
Gwyneth	Where do you want me?
Narration	From the heated look in his eyes, you can tell he takes in your double meaning.
Nathaniel	Sit at my desk, across from me. If you're really good, I'll be sure to reward you.
Gwyneth	I want rewards. What do I have to do, Nate?
Nathaniel	You use that big brain of yours to help me win cases.
Nathaniel	Enough talk, [playername].
Choice	No. I don't know what you're talking about.
Gwyneth	I just want to do a good job here.
Nathaniel	The best way to dispel the accusation of favoritism is to be so good, that no one questions why I picked you.
Choice	Answer correctly but call off the bet so I don't burn bridges.
Narration_PopUp	Why show off? You can prove your competence with the bare minimum! 💯
Knox	Easy. The three steps are offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Nathaniel	[playername], your answer?
Gwyneth	What Knox said, but that doesn't work if either party is drunk or the contract doesn't follow the law.
Knox	It doesn't make my answer invalid.
Gwyneth	Actually...
Choice	That's precisely what it makes it.
Gwyneth	It would be overturned in a court of law.
Choice	It's a huge loophole.
Gwyneth	It's a loophole that would lose you the case.
Choice	Your answer is correct.
Gwyneth	It's just not as correct as mine.
Nathaniel	She's right, and she wins the bet.
Gwyneth	I don't need your money, Knox. I just don't want anyone to question my competency. I worked hard to be here.
Knox	All right by me. You manage to shake this guy, I'll happily take you on as my intern.
Nathaniel	Not going to happen. It's actually time for you to leave, Knox, so [playername] and I can get to work.
Narration	The moment Knox leaves, Nate steps in front of you, towering over you with his hands in his pockets.
Gwyneth	Do you really believe all of those things you said about me?
Nathaniel	That you're more capable and proficient than any intern who has ever come through our doors? Yes, I meant every word.
Narration	Joy blossoms in your chest at his praise.
Gwyneth	Oh...
Choice	Thank you.
Nathaniel	You don't need to thank me for stating the truth.
Choice	Do you really think that?
Nathaniel	Of course, I do. It's not just your test scores and transcripts. You're very capable.
Choice	You're making me blush.
Nathaniel	I'm just stating the truth. Never be embarrassed by how capable you are.
Nathaniel	You like it when I compliment you, don't you, [playername]?
Gwyneth	...
Choice	Yes. I want to be good for you.
Narration	He hums low and rubs his chin.
Nathaniel	I expect you to be good for me.
Narration	Leaning against his desk, you give him a sultry smile.
Gwyneth	Where do you want me?
Narration	From the heated look in his eyes, you can tell he takes in your double meaning.
Nathaniel	Sit at my desk, across from me. If you're really good, I'll be sure to reward you.
Gwyneth	I want rewards. What do I have to do, Nate?
Nathaniel	You use that big brain of yours to help me win cases.
Nathaniel	Enough talk, [playername].
Choice	No. I don't know what you're talking about.
Gwyneth	I just want to do a good job here.
Nathaniel	The best way to dispel the accusation of favoritism is to be so good, that no one questions why I picked you.
Choice	Say I don't like to gamble. I'll prove myself later.
Narration_PopUp	That's fine! You'll have plenty of chances to prove Nate right about you in the future! 💯
Gwyneth	I'd rather not bet if it's all the same to you guys. I'll just have to prove myself through my work.
Nathaniel	You heard her, Knox. It's time to work. I'll talk to you later.
Narration	Knox puts up a short protest and then leaves you alone with Nate.
Nathaniel	Knox is looking for a promotion, and he's banking on your father's support. He wants to use you for his ambition.
Nathaniel	I refuse to let that happen. You work for me, with me, and only with me. Get it?
Narration	Something about the possessive way he's talking to you makes butterflies take flight in your stomach.
Narration	As if he can read your thoughts, his gaze slides down to your lips. Your stolen kiss lingers in the air between you.
Gwyneth	Nate, I...
Choice	Get it.
Gwyneth	I'll work only for you.
Narration	Your eyes lock, and you can't help but remember the last time you two were together.
Choice	Will only work for you... with you... and all that.
Narration	His eyes lock on yours, and you feel electricity crackling between you.
Choice	Will make myself at home in your office.
Gwyneth	Mind if I redecorate? Everything is so gray.
Nathaniel	I like gray... maybe because of my big shadow.
Narration	Without meaning to, you slide your gaze down to Nate's pants.
Narration	Nate's phone rings, and the moment he answers it, you know that something is very wrong. His eyes fix on you.
Nathaniel	Your dad has been in a car accident.
Narration	You stare at your dad as he lays in the hospital bed, unconscious and in a coma the doctor says he may never come out of.
Gwyneth	Dad, can you hear me?
Kingsley	...
Nathaniel	He's going to be okay, [playername].
Narration	Nate slings his jacket over your shoulders, and his familiar scent cocoons you. It's something good you can hold onto in this nightmare.
Gwyneth	I'm going to...
Choice	Snuggle into his jacket.
Narration	You snuggle into his jacket, taking measured breaths to calm yourself.
Narration	With every breath, you inhale woods and spices.
Choice	Give Nate a hug.
Narration	Turning, you wrap your arms around Nate and push your head into his chest.
Narration	He lets you hold onto him for a few seconds before he pulls away.
Choice	Thank him.
Gwyneth	Thank you for being here for us, Nate. I'm so relieved that I don't have to face this alone.
Narration	Nate nods his acknowledgment and touches your shoulder.
Nathaniel	Your father is a tough son of a bitch. He's going to fight his way through this one.
Narration	The door to the hospital room slams open, and the woman you hate most in this world stands framed in the doorway.
Susan	Good. My sniveling stepson is finally getting what he deserves.
Kingsley	...
Gwyneth	Susan, get the hell out of here.
Susan	Your darling dead grandpa left me, his wife, everything.
Susan	Your father was trying to get it overturned, but he can't do that anymore, can he?
Susan	As of today, everything you own belongs to me, including the Weaver & Shaw Law Firm.
Nathaniel	You'll be facing me in court, and, as Kingsley's heir, [playername] will take possession until the will can be reexamined.
Susan	[playername] can't inherit anything until she's 25. It's in the will.
Susan	Even if you win, as [playername]'s only conscious relative, I'll control everything until her 25th birthday.
Gwyneth	I'll stop you, Susan. Get out of my father's hospital room now!
Susan	Ha! There's nothing you can do. I'm here to tell the hospital to stop your father's care. It's wasting my money.
Narration	If players chose "Win this bet and demonstrate why Nate has confidence in me." or "Answer correctly but call off the bet so I don't burn bridges." in chapter 1
Narration_PopUp	Wow! You winning that bet definitely left an impression! Nate thinks you are capable and strong. 💪
Nathaniel	You underestimate [playername], Susan. She's capable of more than you know — including getting you banned from this hospital.
Narration	If players chose "Say I don't like to gamble. I'll prove myself later." in chapter 1
Narration_PopUp	You might not have taken the bet in the office, but Nate still believes in you!
Nathaniel	[playername], if you want this woman banned from your father's hospital, you have the power to do that.
Narration	End callback
Gwyneth	I want to...
Choice	Get Susan banned from this hospital forever.
Narration_PopUp	That's right! That witch with a capital "B" is not getting anywhere near your dad! 😡
Gwyneth	If you want my father dead, you're not going to get anywhere near him.
Susan	What exactly do you think you can do to stop me?
Narration	At that very moment, a nurse enters the room, peering around.
Nurse	Everything okay in here? I heard raised voices.
Gwyneth	No, this woman is...
Choice	Threatening my father's life.
Gwyneth	She wants him dead, and she's set to inherit his fortune if he dies.
Choice	Causing a scene.
Gwyneth	She came here ranting and raving about how my dad stole everything from her and she's going to destroy our family.
Choice	Not supposed to be here.
Gwyneth	Look, her visitor pass is for another person, and she snuck in here to threaten my dad.
Nathaniel	I back up everything [playername] said. This woman is dangerous and should be removed.
Susan	How dare you... Kingsley Shaw and his spawn stole everything from me. I'm the victim here!
Nurse	Ma'am, you're not even supposed to be in this ward. You have a visitor pass to pediatrics. Did you sneak in here?
Susan	Um... I... How dare you question me! Do you know who I am?
Nurse	I'm calling security.
Narration	Susan may be spitting mad, but she rushes out of there, slamming the door behind her.
Gwyneth	Can we get her banned from my father's room?
Nurse	I'll do you one better. I'm going to make sure she's banned from the hospital, permanently.
Object	INSERT OBJECT: "Susan Banned"
Choice	Let Nate handle it.
Narration_PopUp	Oh, you'll deal with Susan, just not yet. Susan has it coming! 😡
Narration	You look to Nate, Silently asking him to fix this for you.
Nathaniel	You're not welcome here, Susan. Leave now.
Nurse	Everything okay in here? I heard raised voices.
Nathaniel	This woman came barging in here, and is threatening the patient.
Gwyneth	Yeah, she's...
Choice	Causing a scene.
Gwyneth	She came here ranting and raving about how my dad stole everything from her and she's going to destroy our family.
Choice	Not supposed to be here.
Gwyneth	She does not have my permission to visit my dad.
Nurse	Ma'am, you need to leave before I call security.
Susan	How dare you?! Do you know who I am? Well, I won't stay where I'm so mistreated!
Narration	Turning up her nose, she stomps out.
Narration	Nate takes you home and follows you inside.
Nathaniel	I already filed an injunction, but it will be overturned when court opens in the morning.
Nathaniel	What Susan said is correct. Even if we win, you're too young to inherit.
Gwyneth	Can't we stop her?
Narration	He steps close, and he's so big that you feel caged in against the entryway table. Instead of trapped, you feel safe and snug.
Nathaniel	Yes, but there is a narrow window to do it. If she owns fifty-one percent of the law firm, she can force me not to take you as a client.
Nathaniel	Yes, but there is a narrow window to do it. If she owns fifty-one percent of the law firm, she can force me not to take you as a client.
Nathaniel	She's backed us into a corner. We have to play dirty. Are you ready for that?
Gwyneth	Nate, I'm ready to...
Choice	Play dirty with you.
Narration_PopUp	Hot damn! 🔥 You could cut the tension with a knife!
Narration	There's a glimmer of heat in his eyes as he clearly takes in your double meaning, but he blinks it away.
Choice	Do whatever it takes.
Narration_PopUp	Yes! 🔥 Whatever it takes! That monster Susan is going down!
Narration	Nate rubs his chin and nods. Clearly, he already expected that you were ready to do whatever it takes.
Choice	Destroy Susan.
Narration_PopUp	Damn right! Susan is going down! 🔥
Narration	Nate's eyes widen. He's probably never heard you angry before — you've probably never been this angry before.
Nathaniel	There's only one way I see forward. We need to get married.
Gwyneth	Get married?
Narration	You stumble from the shock of his words, and Nate grabs your arms. His big, strong hands steady you.
Gwyneth	Nate is proposing to me?! I've fantasized about this moment a thousand times, but not like this...
Nathaniel	As your husband, I can legally hold your assets until you turn twenty-five.
Nathaniel	It's a temporary arrangement, [playername], and just on paper.
Gwyneth	Nate, I don't want to...
Choice	Mess with your friendship with my dad.
Nathaniel	This will not come between my friendship with your father. This is on paper only. I won't even touch you.
Choice	Betray my dad.
Nathaniel	Neither do I, but this isn't a betrayal. This is on paper only. I won't even touch you.
Choice	Disappoint my dad.
Nathaniel	You won't disappoint your father. This is on paper only. I won't even touch you.
Gwyneth	You're touching me now.
Nathaniel	I'm talking about kissing, petting, fucking, [playername].
Narration	He doesn't release your shoulders like you half expect him to. Instead, his eyes travel down to your lips.
Gwyneth	We've already kissed.
Nathaniel	And it won't happen again. Will that be a problem?
Gwyneth	Yes...
Gwyneth	Wait— no. No problem.
Narration	He raises a brow. The heat in his gaze makes you weak.
Nathaniel	Kissing me meant nothing to you?
Gwyneth	He's pushing me. I'll...
Choice	Confess that I liked the kiss. I felt sparks.
Narration_PopUp	Hell yeah! Show him how brave you are. 💋
Gwyneth	I kissed you because I felt something between us. I still feel something between us.
Gwyneth	And you...
Choice	Feel it too. I know you do.
Narration	Heat ignites in his eyes, but he doesn't admit to anything.
Choice	Kissed me back... for a second.
Narration	He raises a brow, silently acknowledging that you're right.
Choice	Keep pretending it's nothing.
Nathaniel	I don't pretend or play games. What I'm doing is keeping control.
Gwyneth	You say you're not going to touch me, but this tension growing between us, it's going to snap.
Nathaniel	No, it won't, [playername].
Narration	His hands go to the table to either side of you, and now he's completely caging you in.
Nathaniel	The tension you're feeling is my restraint, and it's there for your protection. You don't want my restraint to snap.
Gwyneth	What if...
Choice	I do?
Gwyneth	I told you, Nate, I'm a grown woman, and I'm not afraid of you or your restraint snapping.
Nathaniel	Oh, you should be. I would devour you whole. But I'm not going to do that, [playername].
Choice	I like to live dangerously?
Nathaniel	You have no idea what you're talking about, sunshine girl. I would devour you whole. But I'm not going to do that.
Gwyneth	Maybe you need a little sunshine in your life.
Choice	You do snap?
Nathaniel	I won't. I would devour you whole. But I'm not going to do that.
Gwyneth	Your restraint doesn't seem that good so far.
Narration	His hand comes up, and he cups your chin.
Nathaniel	[playername]. I'm going to cage the beast inside me. Don't tempt me to change my mind.
Narration	In direct contrast to his words, the pad of his thumb brushes over your lower lip.
Gwyneth	I want to...
Choice	Suck his thumb into my mouth.
Narration	You take his thumb into your mouth and give it a gentle suck. After, you swirl your tongue around the tip.
Narration	Nate's nostrils flare, and a feral look passes through his gaze.
Narration	He slides his thumb from your lips to pinch your chin, and he raises your face to look up at him.
Nathaniel	You're playing with fire, [playername].
Gwyneth	I'm...
Choice	Already on fire.
Nathaniel	You know nothing about fire. My fire would burn you alive.
Choice	Testing a theory about your restraint.
Nathaniel	Your experiment only serves to show how much I can resist.
Choice	Not doing anything.
Nathaniel	Never lie to me. If you make a move, own it.
Narration	His gaze fills with his craving for you, so intense it's terrifying.
Narration	Within the space of a heartbeat, he shuts it off. His jaw clenches and eyes turn cold.
Nathaniel	This can't happen.
Choice	Let this opportunity pass.
Narration	Nate draws his hand away from you, and the lust subsides from his gaze.
Narration	He stands to his full height and shoves his hands in his pockets, his frosty demeanor firmly in place as he peers down at you.
Choice	Promise to control myself... unless he breaks first.
Narration_PopUp	Good idea! Put the ball in his court. 💋
Gwyneth	No. Kissing you meant something, but I'll make sure to control myself... if you do.
Nathaniel	You shouldn't have kissed me, [playername], and not for the reason you think.
Nathaniel	The moment you did, I stopped thinking of you as my best friend's daughter.
Gwyneth	What do you think of me as now?
Narration	He ignores your question, and his hands go to the table to either side of you. He's completely caging you in.
Nathaniel	You don't want my restraint to snap.
Gwyneth	But what if...
Choice	I do?
Gwyneth	I told you, Nate, I'm a grown woman, and I'm not afraid of you or your restraint snapping.
Nathaniel	Oh, you should be. I would devour you whole. But I'm not going to do that, [playername].
Choice	I like to live dangerously?
Nathaniel	You have no idea what you're talking about, sunshine girl.
Gwyneth	Maybe you need a little sunshine in your life.
Choice	You do snap?
Nathaniel	I won't.
Gwyneth	Your restraint doesn't seem that good so far.
Narration	His hand comes up, and he cups your chin.
Nathaniel	[playername]. I'm going to cage the beast inside me. Don't tempt me to change my mind.
Narration	In direct contrast to his words, the pad of his thumb brushes over your lower lip.
Gwyneth	I want to...
Choice	Suck his thumb into my mouth.
Narration	You take his thumb into your mouth and give it a gentle suck. After, you swirl your tongue around the tip.
Narration	Nate's nostrils flare, and a feral look passes through his gaze.
Narration	He slides his thumb from your lips to pinch your chin, and he raises your face to look up at him.
Nathaniel	You're playing with fire, [playername].
Gwyneth	I'm...
Choice	Already on fire.
Nathaniel	You know nothing about fire. My fire would burn you alive.
Choice	Testing a theory about your restraint.
Nathaniel	Your experiment only serves to show how much I can resist.
Choice	Not doing anything.
Nathaniel	Never lie to me. If you make a move, own it.
Narration	His gaze fills with his craving for you, so intense it's terrifying.
Narration	Within the space of a heartbeat, he shuts it off. His jaw clenches and eyes turn cold.
Nathaniel	This can't happen.
Choice	Let this opportunity pass.
Narration	Nate draws his hand away from you, and the lust subsides from his gaze.
Narration	Nate stands to his full height, and his expression ices over before your eyes.
Choice	Not talk about it now.
Narration_PopUp	Some kisses should be kept secret. But the truth will always come out. 💋
Narration	You shake your head, not bringing up the stolen kiss that lingers in your heavy silence.
Nathaniel	I'll let it drop for now, [playername], but we're going to need to talk about it.
Gwyneth	Yes, Nate. I will marry you to save my father and his law firm.
Narration	You arrive at the courthouse in the middle of the night. A groundskeeper lets you in and the clerk meets you at their office.
Nathaniel	Thank you for coming to meet us at such a late hour.
Clerk	Don't worry about it, Nate. This is your fiancée?
Gwyneth	I'm his... fiancée, yes.
Nathaniel	Before we sign that, I need a word with my future wife.
Narration	Nate pulls you aside.
Nathaniel	When Aspen finds out about this marriage, you will lose your job.
Gwyneth	What?!
Nathaniel	There is a strict no-fraternization policy. She is in charge of interns, and she's a stickler for the rules.
Gwyneth	What if we hide it when we're at work? My entire future rides on this internship.
Nathaniel	I know you. You're incapable of that level of deceit.
Gwyneth	No, Nate, I...
Choice	Can do it.
Gwyneth	I told you. I'm determined to do this, and I'm also determined to keep my job.
Choice	Think that's probably possible.
Gwyneth	Balancing one lie is hard enough. Two? It'll be hard.
Nathaniel	If you can't manage it, then you—
Gwyneth	No. No, I can manage it. It's just a lot.
Choice	Am a fantastic actress.
Gwyneth	I've got this. I'm determined to beat Susan and keep my job.
Nathaniel	I don't like it. There will be times when we'll need to act like a married couple to make this work.
Gwyneth	I understand.
Clerk	All right. Here is the contract you had me certify, look it over ma'am to make sure you agree to the terms.
Object	INSERT OBJECT: "Marriage contract"
Narration	Your eyes comb over the paper, and you can't believe what you're reading.
Gwyneth	Wait. I thought this marriage was...
Narration	You whisper the last word.
Gwyneth	Fake?
Nathaniel	Fake? Not exactly.
Nathaniel	Fake or not, I still demand that you're faithful to me and only me for the length of a year.
Narration	Suddenly, the marriage contract is ripped from your hands. You spin around to see...
Gwyneth	Kristoff?
Kristoff	I object to this marriage!
Narration	Next Chapter
Narration	You're about to sign into a contract marriage with your father's best friend. But is the marriage fake... or real? Play Chapter 2 now!