Chapter 43. Business is Business

 SASHA’S POV

I looked away, fixing my eyes on the floor instead of Sam’s face. Did I still want to marry him?

Honestly, who could say no to a man like Sam—handsome, kind, filthy rich, and chasing after me? Not to mention, he came with an amazing mother-in-law.

“Rachel… Rachel once said she wouldn’t hate me if I weren’t her dad’s fiancée,” I muttered, struggling to keep my voice steady. I wanted to sound calm, but it came out barely above a whisper.

“I’m asking you, Sha. What do you want?” Sam pressed gently.

I didn’t like being cornered like this, as if the problem was all on me.

“What about you, Sam?” I shot back. “Marriage isn’t just about two people—it’s about families, too. I mean, don’t you love Rachel? She’s completely against this, and yet you’re pushing forward anyway.”

Sam looked hurt. His mouth opened like he wanted to fire back—maybe something like Don’t judge me if you don’t know the whole story.

“I told