Griffin tore the paper in half, making Tristan's eyes widen, while Dorothy released a breath of relief she hadn't realized she was holding.

"Mr. Orion, you had a lot to say the other day," Stefan said, turning to Orion, who now looked like he wanted no part in this anymore. "Please remind Tristan that he has thirty minutes before the contract expires," Stefan added dryly.

Tristan checked the contract, and it was indeed written that if he didn’t sign within the next few minutes, ...