Ted MacTaggart's overbearing father is still trying to control his life, even from the grave. His will insists that, in order to inherit the family company, MAC Superior, Ted must be married by his twenty-fifth birthday -- and the marriage has to be "real." As in the board of MAC has to sign off on it.<br><br>Ted could fight the will, but then the handsome, artistic Ryan Costa, an old friend from school days walks back into his life, offering to be his groom-of-convenience. Ted draws up the contracts and Ryan, who has family medical bill problems, agrees gladly to the terms. Ted, emotionally walled off and afraid of his attraction to Ryan, also suggests they should keep their relationship strictly professional. Caring for people has always proven a weakness for him. Now isn't the time to start.<br><br>It's not long before Ryan's charm breaks through Ted's walls, but Ted isn't his own worst enemy in this case. Other forces are vying for MAC Superior, and even when their relationship is becoming the real deal, its shaky foundations land Ryan and Ted in trouble.

Poor Little Rich Boy

When he got up to leave, Ted stopped him by saying, “Wally. One question. Not business, personal.”


“Can we make this last?” Ted asked.


“What, this thing where we work together instead of trying to make life hell for each other?”


Wally sighed. “Fine. This thing where you ignore me as I make life hell for you?”


“I know.” Wally shrugged. “I can’t say, man. I’m not a goddamn oracle. But I’ll try if you will.”


Wally sighed. “Fine, fine, no drinking on weekdays.”


Chapter 52