Snow Maiden: A Part-Time Bride

“Are you okay?” Gordey asks.
“Yeah, sure,” I can’t help it.
“You’re taking away my home and my job! It’s across the board! Tell me, how am I supposed to—”
“Marina, but you won’t be living on the street,” he says.
I throw him a furious look and see how his eyes run over me.
“What an asshole!”
“Still going to stare?!” I jump up from the couch, and Gordey starts looking at me even more.
“You’ve completely lost it?!”
“Konstantin, get out here,” he tells his assistant without taking his eyes off me. The man stands up and leaves in silence.
“What are you planning?” I back away as far as I can and sit on the edge of the couch.
“I see you need money. And I see what kind of conditions you’re living in. You’re a very beautiful girl…”
I lower my eyes, embarrassed.
“…Such beauty can’t waste away. You should be a decoration on a table, not just a table leg. Do you understand?”
“No…”
“I’ll offer you a deal. I’ll give you everything you need, and you…”
“And me?” I freeze, guessing what he’s going to ask.
“And you’ll become my… my fiancée. With all the consequences…”