Marriage Agreement

As soon as Sean and Sara entered the car that was waiting outside for them, Sara found the courage to speak "So you're the CEO of Dearborn?" Sean only nodded in response before think for a moment as the car drove towards his house. He finally spoke after a while, "I originally planned on never going public with the fact that I was CEO but certain people attempted to use my own company against me." Sean was still holding tightly onto Sara's hand when her phone rang. She quickly pulled it out to see a call from John. "What is it John?" The was a brief pause before he spoke "The Grover family has reached out for cooperation and would like to meet today." Sara glanced at the man who seemingly wasn't listening to the conversation. "I'm sorry John but this week doesn't work for me. Schedule something for next week or see if Marcus can take it. Goodbye" she quickly hung up before looking at Sean. "Okay boss what's the endgame here." Sean looked over at Sara before he looked back out the car maintaining silence before the car stopped outside his mansion. As he got out he let go of Sara's hand before speaking, "meet me in the study in 15 minutes"then he walked into the mansion.

As Sara waited in the study she noticed the stacks of documents and happened to glance at one of them and instantly recognized it. When Sean walked in gm she pulled the document out and ask Sean, "I wrote this in university, how do you have it?" Sean glanced at the document before sighing "Mr. Tabert is a friend of mine. He passed it onto me while I was assisting him teach some first year students." Sara froze at the declaration from Sean as she seemed to remember someone guest teaching some classes in college. "That was you? You would've been what 20 -21?" Sean nodded before he pulled out a document and handing it to Sara.

Sara hesitantly took the document from Sean before reading the title: Marriage Agreement. Her eyes grew with shock as she looked at sean who was looking at a report before signing it and moving on to another. "What is this?" Sara's voice rang through the study. Sean set the pen down before looking at Sara. "You have 2 weeks to find a husband before your 24th birthday and I have 3 days to find a wife. If you want your mothers inheritance then this is the best option." Sean's words struck a string in her heart as she looked at him. "Okay but why do you have 3 days."

Sean folded his hands before sighing, "The Henson family elders began meeting today on the future heir of the company. How the family works is that all the elders hold shares and when the direct heir to the current CEO reaches 25 they vote on wether to give them the title or to pass it onto another branch. Whoever wins the vote from the elders receives shares from every elder. All of the shareholders hold equal shares and all the main branches from my great grandfather are entitled to the company. The elders are direct descendants from these branches. Which makes the CEO the strongest branch because not only does the Current CEO have shares but also their elders. My grandmother has shares however the main branch of the family is Justin's. This means I am allowed to fight for the company, however family rules state that any challenger must be married before they can take the company. The elders will meet all week before voting on Friday."

Sara listened to Sean's explanation before looking at him. She pondered her words carefully before speaking, "so this is a business marriage not one of love." Sean smiled before responding, "I never said that. If I wanted a true business marriage, I'd go marry Emma's daughter or Ms. Hayes. Then I would have the control of their company futures as well. This is a marriage of I want you by my side for the rest of my life. The timing is just one of convenience." The words made Sara freeze as she looked at Sean, who was back to wearing his trademark black dress shirt and blue jeans. "And if I refuse?" Sean chuckled "then I go marry Ms. Hayes, I'm sure she would be over the moon. And yes I've known about her feelings for me for years." Sean's words seemed to be coming straight from Sara's mind. However before she could respond Sean continued, "But a marriage requires two people to work on it and I don't want to be in a marriage that I'll have no desire to work on."

Sara sighed before responding, "alright but if you dare cheat on me I will kill you. I don't have much but when it comes to my marriage I will not tolerate unfaithfulness." Little did Sara know but her words would've caused an uproar in the underworld had someone heard them. This was the king of the underworld and she was threatening him, and was actually going to see another sunrise. Sean chuckled at her words before grabbing a jacket and holding the study door for Sara. "Let's go." Sean instructed. "Where are we going?" Sara looked at him puzzled. Sean shook his head before responding, "To the courthouse, to get married."

Shortly afterwards the couple was rushed through the procedures in the courthouse and was back on the road heading to Sean's mansion. "Someday soon I'll have a grand wedding for you." Sean said as the car pulled into the drive. After dismounting the car Sean reached out and grabbed Sara's hand before walking into the house to see a lot of people in white shirts and black pants standing in the main living room. Sean dragged Sara to the front of the crowd before his icy voice rang through out the room, while everyone's eyes were focused on the woman standing by his side. "This is Sara Morgan-McAlester. My wife. She is the madam of the house. If she utters a command it must be followed like you have followed my commands. If she wishes to redecorate the entire mansion then so be it. Lastly if there is an incident where you must choose to protect on of us, you protect her first. Do I make myself clear?" While Sean's words received an unanimous yes from the crowd they had put Sara into a daze as even though they barely knew each other, he had laid the law down to his own people that had served him for years.

Sean then dragged Sara into the master bedroom before whispering in her ear. "This place will need your touch making it look better. Claire already has a team moving everything over. The bedroom across the hall will house all of your belongings until you get time to find a home for them. Now I have a meeting I need to attend with the new takeover of Barton finalized. I'll be home later honey." His breath tickling her ear as she felt his lips kiss her temple, causing her entire body to freeze. Then Sara turned around just in time to see Sean walk out of the room.