Chapter 75. A Clown

“How about a legal proposal, Olivia.” Dean took a step towards me. 

I steeled myself not to back away.

“I’ll never hurt you again, and we will go back to how we used to be.”

“Why?

“What?

“Why are you suddenly keen on a truce?”

“Look at us, darling. Smart, tough.“ He paused. “With your resources and my ideas, we could be the gods of tech.”

Finally! He had spit out what he wanted. 

Now, I can only wonder what made him finally realize my value?

“If we do this, no human will be able to surpass us even in two generations.”

“And if I say no?” 

His eyes looked sad, but he nodded and said something I’d never thought I would hear from him.

“I’ll respect that. And we’ll maintain an open marriage till divorce.”

I saw my opportunity then. 

“I would like to add one other term to that legal proposal.” I pulled my seat out, and sat sideways this time.

He hunched over me. 

“If you refus