"You just need to be my faithful wife.

"Your duties include maintaining a pure reputation outside and avoiding any scandals that could impact Lockwood Corporation.

"This also includes the responsibilities of being a spouse. As for whether we will have a second child, that will be decided two years after the wedding."

…

Paityn blinked lightly when Jamie finished speaking and expressed his intentions clearly.

Her voice was slow as she replied, "It sounds like you've granted me a tremendous favor. I can see my child anytime and have 50 million a year to spend.

"On top of that, I have the opportunity to bear your second child. I believe many women would be overjoyed to receive such privileges, but I do not want them. After all, you don't treat me as a person in this marriage at all."

Jamie's expression darkened. He hadn't expected Paityn to reject him outright. She had even cried and begged him previously, expressing a willingness to live in Silvercrest with Carol.

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