Chapter 1609

"You've done nothing wrong. I've always been drawn to the new and exciting, and besides, you're not the shortest relationship I've had among my partners," Chandler said calmly. Maddie couldn't argue with that. After a brief silence, she looked up and asked on a whim, "Did you set your sights on someone new at the engagement party?" Chandler's dark eyes flickered momentarily, a hint of warning flashing in them. "Do I need to explain myself to you?" Maddie felt as if she had been slapped, heat flooding her cheeks. "I'm sorry; I shouldn't have overstepped." Chandler had encountered this kind of farce far too often. From the very start, they both understood that their relationship was purely a business arrangement—there was no need to feel sorry. With a stoic expression, he turned away and stated matter-of-factly, "The contract is renewed every six months. Since I'm in breach now, I'll pay you an additional ten million on top of the previously agreed compensation. You should be satisf