Having gone through a contract marriage in the past, Adrienne knew better now. She had foolishly married Alistair Han before without setting up limitations and not giving it a good thought. She thought that sacrificing herself would be worth it as long as everything turned for the better.
Honestly, it shouldn't be considered a contract marriage because she practically sold herself to him and was treated worse than a pet for entertainment. Alistair might have taken away her mother to safety, but he could not find a cure for her and had allowed her to perish without Adrienne knowing.
"And you think I am?" Lennox eyed her blankly. "You said you wanted protection, but don't you know you will only invite trouble by being with me? If you've heard about the Qin family, you've probably heard things about me too."
"I'm aware," Adrienne did not bother to look at him and continued to read. "However, as long as your relatives don't offend me, they won't face my retaliation."
