“Six months?” I asked, swallowing.
The contract in front of me was hard to parse, but that part was spelled out clearly. Six months and six months only.
“What would happen after the six months?” I asked, looking up at him with suspicion.
Lionel was quiet for a long moment. “This life is not easy.” He finally spoke up again.
“Fame and fortune are not for the weak of heart. There are always people looking for weaknesses to exploit. If you stayed-“
“I would be a weakness to exploit?” I asked, trying to school my expression. I was trying not to show how angry I was.
“I’ve spent the last five years raising her and protecting her. And you’re saying I’m a weakness to her?” I asked.
“Yes.” Lionel responded coldly. “You will be their nanny for six months to help Patti acclimate to her new
