He Waited She Wilted (Ottilie and Yorath) novel Chapter 75

"If Mr. Fordham said seven days," Soren replied smoothly, "then it will take exactly seven days."

After dinner, Ottilie headed out to meet Lachlan Schmidt.

The rendezvous point was a highly exclusive, unlisted private club.

The venue was part of Lachlan's personal estate, ensuring absolute security and complete discretion.

He had arrived alone, leaving his assistants and legal counsel behind.

The contract was laid out in triplicate.

Ottilie had already scrutinized the digital draft on her phone dozens of times.

Even so, she painstakingly read through every single clause again.

It took her two hours, making absolutely sure no hidden stipulations lurked in the fine print.

Lachlan sat across from her, sipping his tea with perfectly calm patience.

Finally satisfied, Ottilie took a pen and signed on the five required dotted lines.

Lachlan reviewed the documents and playfully blew on the fresh ink.

"Your handwriting is quite beautiful, Ms. Sewell."

"Hardly. I don't have a degree or any real talents. My handwriting is entirely average."

"If a star pupil of the entertainment industry claims to lack an education, no one else would dare boast about theirs."

Lachlan slid the contracts into his briefcase and signaled a waiter. "Bring us a bottle. I want to celebrate with Ms. Sewell."

"I don't drink," Ottilie declined.

"Does Yorath really micromanage you that much?" Lachlan laughed, clearly amused. "Just one glass won't hurt."

"I'm a terrible drunk. If I have a glass, I might try to grope you."

Lachlan stared at her for a few seconds before throwing his head back in roaring laughter.

"You are fascinating."

In his mind, he suddenly understood why Yorath kept her on such a tight leash.

With an attitude like that, why would any man let outsiders enjoy her company?

She was exactly the type of woman a man locked away to keep all to himself.

Playing the perfect gentleman, he said, "Then you stick to tea, and I'll drink."

The server promptly returned with their beverages.

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