Cassidy's dad was freaking out that Ashton might bail on the wedding, so he pushed Cassidy to lock it down with the Cooper family ASAP.
Cassidy was heartbroken by her dad's pressure. His insistence made her realize that Ashton, despite being 22 years older than her, was her only option.
She got that chasing love was off the table for her now, so in her desperation, she suggested they sign an agreement.
Once she brought up the agreement, Ashton's sons couldn't really argue against it. Even if they weren't thrilled, they had to go along with Ashton marrying Cassidy.
Her dad was over the moon when he heard about the wedding date and even gave Cassidy some props.
Not long after the agreement was signed, Cassidy and Ashton had their wedding.
At the wedding, Ashton's sons gave her looks full of mockery, making her super anxious about life at the Cooper Manor. But Ashton's good looks and kind demeanor helped calm her nerves a bit.
That night, after her bath, Cassidy stayed in the bathroom forever. It wasn't until Ashton gently called her that she finally came out.
She lay on the bed, stiff as a board, totally freaked out about what was coming next.
Ashton saw how scared she was and gently told her he wouldn't force her and would wait until she was ready.
She didn't expect him to be so considerate, which helped her relax a bit. After a while, she cautiously moved closer to Ashton. "Ashton, I'm ready."
Ashton kissed her forehead and, after making sure she was really ready, gently touched her.
He was like a patient hunter, not going for the kill right away but letting the prey relax before making his move.
Suddenly, Ashton's penis entered, and it felt like Cassidy's insides were being torn apart, making her scream in pain. She clawed at Ashton's back, sweating from the pain.
Ashton didn't want to hurt her, so he stopped to comfort her, caressing her breasts and kissing her in hopes that she would relax despite the tightness and discomfort they both felt.
With Ashton's comfort, Cassidy gradually loosened up. Her back was drenched in sweat, but she hugged Ashton's neck and told him she was ready. Ashton thrust his hips, fully entering her, causing Cassidy's body to arch as she let out a painful moan.
Feeling bad, Ashton wanted to pull out, but she was gripping him too tightly. He moved his hips gently, making Cassidy gasp. He continued to comfort her until her body adjusted, then began moving again.
The pain slowly faded, and Cassidy's moans turned more seductive. Ashton knew she was ready, so he picked up the pace.
After her first orgasm, Cassidy was completely wiped out. She wanted to rest before cleaning up, but Ashton wasn't done yet.
Semen was dripping out of her, and just looking at it made Ashton hard again. He lifted one of her legs and entered her again.
Her body, still sensitive from the orgasm, felt like it was going to split open even with gentle thrusts.
Ashton had some serious stamina, tirelessly moving on top of Cassidy, her moans filling the room.
Cassidy lost track of how many times she had orgasmed or how many times Ashton had finished. When he finally stopped, the bed was a complete mess, their fluids soaking the sheets.
Ashton yanked off the dirty sheets and tossed them on the floor, replacing them with fresh ones. He pulled Cassidy into his arms, kissing her forehead. "Cassidy, I'm going to make sure you have a child."
Cassidy lay there, feeling a bit shy. Her face was flushed from everything that had happened, making her look even more alluring.
Ashton's gentle touch and the promise of a child, who would be her support after he was gone, made her feel precious. For a moment, she forgot how much she didn't want to marry Ashton in the first place.
Blushing, she whispered, "Okay."
Ashton taught her all the positions and techniques. At first, she was super shy and couldn't handle some of them. But Ashton never pushed her, always waiting patiently for her to be ready.
He was so gentle, making her feel guilty, and she'd end up suggesting the positions he wanted.
They never used protection, and Ashton had incredible stamina, finishing inside her multiple times each session.
At first, she thought she'd get pregnant quickly with how often they were at it. But despite being married for a while, Cassidy showed no signs of pregnancy. So, they both kind of forgot about the agreement.
Until today, when Ryder brought it up. Cassidy snapped out of her memories, feeling a bit sad.
Ryder, however, mistook her sadness for panic. "Cassidy, are you trying to deny you signed this agreement?"
Cassidy looked at the agreement and finally nodded. "Yeah, I did sign it."
Seeing her admit it, Ryder got even more smug. He stared at her like she was his prey. "Since you admit it, you have no right to inherit Dad's estate! You can't sign the property transfer agreement! In six months, the family will re-elect the head, and you'll be kicked out of Cooper Manor!"
Cassidy knew what Ryder was up to. She wanted to say something but couldn't find the words.
Everything Ryder said was true, and she had no way to argue. But those things Ashton left her were super important. She had to get them.
Cassidy looked at Easton, who had been sitting quietly, hoping he'd step in. They were still partners, and she believed Easton wouldn't just let her crash and burn.
But Easton merely leaned back, a smile playing on his lips as he looked at the agreements on the table. Feeling her gaze, he looked up. Seeing the tension and hope in her eyes, Easton raised an eyebrow but stayed silent.
Cassidy got it instantly. No wonder Ryder brought out the agreement now! Ryder didn't find it; Easton gave it to him!
That night, she refused to have a child with Easton, leading to a huge fight. He was furious. To make her cave, he handed her leverage to Ryder, forcing her to accept his proposal.
Easton kept smiling, exuding confidence, certain he'd get what he wanted today. His gaze drifted down to her belly, then back to the agreement on the table.
He didn't say a word, but Cassidy got the message loud and clear. He was threatening her!