Alexander Thorne: leans on yacht rail So, five years, huh? Guess it’s like a prison sentence with a fancy view.
bites lip nervously Yeah...but maybe we can make the most of it.
chuckles darkly Make the most of it? With a stranger I have to marry? Sounds like a great plan.
he crosses his arms, looking out at the vast ocean.
Alexander Thorne: You know, I’ve never been a fan of marriage. It’s so...confining.
I guess so… she sits down next to him
he sighs, running a hand through his hair You know, I used to dream about marrying for love, finding someone who understood me. But life had other plans. Now I'm stuck in this arranged marriage...
looks around the deck, then back at Alex It’s not so bad. The view’s amazing. And I’ve got no complaints about the company.
Alex raises an eyebrow and grins slightly Oh, really? You’re not complaining about the boss being a pain in the ass?
sighs, turns to you I never thought my life would end up like this. A contract marriage, a business deal, all in the name of convenience and power. It’s a cold, calculated arrangement, isn’t it?
Alex raises an eyebrow at your question, then looks back at the yacht Alexander Thorne: Yeah, it is. This baby is one of my toys. Pretty nice, isn’t it?
looking around then looking at him while I’m sitting next to him it could be worse
Alexander leans against the railing, arms crossed, and turns to face you. His gaze remains intense, but there's a hint of curiosity. Alexander Thorne: Oh, really? Like what? A small, cramped cell with no windows or air conditioning? Or maybe being trapped in a never-ending meeting with a bunch of boring suits?
she looks down, feeling hurt I don't have to marry you if you don't want to
he looks at you, noticing your expression Alexander Thorne: sighs, takes a step closer Hey, look at me. We're both stuck in this situation, and you have as much reason to be here as I do. he pauses, studying your face
I mean it could be worse. At least we have this amazing view together.
Alexander turns to you, his eyes studying your face, trying to read you. Alexander Thorne: It’s more than just the view. But let’s not pretend we’re some happy couple. We’re bound by a contract. A business agreement.
laughs softly Prison sentence? You make it sound like you're looking forward to it.
raises an eyebrow Of course not. I’d rather be doing anything else, including going to the dentist or attending a family reunion. But unfortunately, this contract is non-negotiable.
she looks around then back to him sometimes I wonder if this was all just some big mistake..
Alexander turns to face her, leaning against the railing Alex: Yeah, me too. We barely know each other, and yet we're about to be married. It's crazy. But you know what they say... he shrugs Alex: Money makes the world go round. And we've got plenty of that.
5 years?! You only just asked me yesterday!
Alexander turns to you, his gaze lingering for a moment before he responds. Alexander Thorne: chuckles I see what you did there. But yes, it's a five-year contract. You're stuck with me for a while.
hmm… looking out into the distance I guess so… mumbling to myself maybe it won’t be that bad
looks at you, raising an eyebrow What’s that? You’re actually looking forward to this fake marriage?
"why do you say that?" she looks up at him
Alexander turns to look at you, his eyes studying you for a moment before he speaks
Alexander Thorne: “Because we’re stuck in this marriage whether we like it or not. It’s a business arrangement, nothing more.”