Aliya's Shoes
[#lovesosweet] [WARNING: Mature content 18+] [WPC #AUG2023Entry] « Is it not enough that I have been 'sold off' as a catalogue bride but also have to compete with a dead woman for favour? » Shelby looks like she has it all. The perfect family and all the perks that come with it. But she must go through a 'forced contract marriage' and also compete for the attention of the man she had been unwillingly tied to... Ian lost the love of his life so suddenly that his mind still refuses to accept that reality. He gave up everything and secluded himself until his mother found him a bride. His one task was to give the family an heir but how can Ian do this when the air he breathes all revolves around the one woman he can never have. However, he finds himself in a predicament and dilema when the new contracted bride is thrust into his life unwittingly... especially, when he finds out that she is more than meets the eye. Image: Image generated from starryai.com, cover completed by me. This is an original story of mine. Copyright Loctovia 2023 Update schedule: 5 chapters per week
Who the hell does he think he is?
"10%?" Ava gasped in utter surprise.
"Plus the bonus!" Suzie chimed in as if reminding Ava of that. A few chuckles went around,
Ava had never had a raise like that in all her life. Also, 10% of the current pay point would be enough for about half a year's pay of what she had been getting while doing menial and part-time jobs all of her life.
"…. but I have not even taken my first paycheck yet, and I have a raise?" She whispered. However, the pay raise pronouncement had caused a brief stunned moment so her whisper, travelled far to all relevant ears.
Eyes turned green with envy, but the workers of the Thornston estate were very trained, and backbiting was minimal as compared to other places.
Suzie beamed in happiness, passing a slight glance at Katie but not daring to fully look. She itched to jump up and down in happiness! She, however, did a summersault dance in her head.