The Arrangement (unenhanced Edition) by AnnaRCase (books to read now .txt) 📖

Chapter 88-Just don’t make me fuckin' regret this decision

                Amberleigh let Grayson and Leo have their moment, before she decided to take back control of the conversation and steer it back on course. Her bladder was about to explode, her stomach felt like it was beginning to eat itself, and she still had several other terms to discuss regarding her arrangement.

                She cleared her throat, “Excuse me gentleman. It does matter Grayson. Stop living like a man without fucking consequences. And start living like a man with something to lose. Stop being so selfish and think about how you’re bad choices affects the people who love you.”

                “Fine, I’m listening. So I get how your terms benefit me, but tell me Amber, what’s in it for you?” he posed.

                “Well besides the pleasure of your company, the main drawl has to be the use of your private chef,” she grinned and Leo chuckled, “And of course that two million you promised me G-Man. It should be chump change to you. I agree to be your surrogate, but on my terms.”

                Leo was smiling, but Grayson looked wary indeed. If his baby blues got any narrower at the moment, he wouldn’t be able to see.

                “And what are your terms exactly?” he asked.

                “We do this shit legit. I’m sure Dr. Gainey can point you in the right direction of a clinic which could remain discrete. Even overseas, so long as it’s a reputable place, but you have more money than most countries Grayson. You could grease the right palms and no one would ever have to know. That way this child could be guaranteed to be born without your disease. Have the best possible chance, at living a long, healthy life.”

                “That would be quite a risk Amber. Money makes people talk. All it takes is someone to leak it to the press and the damage could be irreparable to our company.  We could lose many of our investors and in turn, people who depend on our railroad could suffer the cost. There’s more factors at play here Amber than you have considered.”

                “The risk of your child being born with Huntington’s trumps that Grayson,” she argued.

                “Grayson, shit man! Who cares about that business side of it? You’d be crazy not to take this deal. It’s a good offer. And your kid could be healthy. Why wouldn’t you want that man?” asked Leo.

                Grayson ran a hand through his hair, “It’s not that simple. There’s shit both of you don’t know.  You think I didn’t consider going to a clinic or through a proper surrogate agency? But this is bigger than either of you know.”

                “So tell us then Grayson. I understand you need an heir, I get that. But please enlighten us what is worth risking the health of future of your child over?” demanded Amberleigh.

                But it didn’t seem like he was going to talk. The billionaire swung his legs over the side of the bed and was apparently looking for his slippers.  At least until Amberleigh positioned herself right in front of him and placed her hands on both of his cheeks. She forced him to meet her gaze.

                “Don’t fucking do that. Don’t shut us out now. We deserve the truth Grayson.”

                He looked at her for several seconds. Leo stood over their shoulder waiting expectantly. She could feel Grayson swallow before he began to speak.

                “Fuck. This is sensitive information barely anyone knows. And it can’t fuckin’ leave this room! A competing railroad has been trying to snake its way in for years now. Some stupid bastards from South America. They want to use it as a cover and a way to traffic their drugs and women across the United States.”

                “Fuck,” said Leo, “How the hell do you know all this G-Man?”

                “My father had them investigated. Of course, they hide their tracks well, but as I said money talks. So it’s imperative we keep this scum out. There was already an incident in New York several weeks back which made our company look bad. And we have reason to believe, it was orchestrated by these drug cartels. We can’t afford any more negative publicity. If they pick up some of our investors and this expansion deal falls through, we are royally fucked.”

                Well this was certainly new information which only helped further complicate the situation indeed. So Grayson and Cole Godwin weren’t just trying to keep the monopoly on the railroad, keep themselves uber rich, they were also trying to keep drugs and sex trafficking out. Well, that was a good reason. But still, a child’s life was at stake regardless. But poor Grayson, who certainly didn’t need all that fucking stress on his shoulders. He had enough shit on his plate already.

                “You should have told me this shit ages ago Grayson! You know you can trust me. Fuck man.”

                Amberleigh took a step back both mentally and physically. She allowed Grayson to get up as the gears in her head were turning. He decided to give up on finding his slippers it seemed. Grayson clapped Leo on the shoulder.

                “It wouldn’t have made a difference Leo. There’s not a fucking thing you could do about it. It is what it is. But I hope you both understand now why discretion is imperative.”

                “I’ve always understood why you don’t want your secret to get out G-Man. I mean this just adds another level to it. But at the end of the day, it's still a life we are talking about here. An innocent, kid, your kid…” said Leo.

                “Leo, I’m in an impossible fucking situation here man. Damned if I do and damned if I don’t.”

                Amberleigh decided to break her silence. She had something else that needed to be said. The final terms of her proposal. Though it seemed likely, the billionaire was going to refuse. Would she really just be able to walk away and not look back though? Cut and run. Then again, he may leave her little choice as he wanted things his way.

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