at Tixton. Mrs. Smith had been pardoned by the CEO and was given a higher position in a shocking turn

ity. Despite all this Ashleigh maintained her calm demeanour, she

ers around who saw her during work hours. Ashleigh loved her current wo

atting on various things. James was a tall lanky guy that did not seem capable of manual labour but he was a lot stronger than he looked. James was about 5”8, had a rather tan complexion with a dreamy face while Fiona is a f

oked around the cafeteria b

complained, rubbing her s

elled silently, pointing at Mr turner who was indeed coming this way.

would like to see Miss Hartman” he

see Fiona and James mouthing questions like “what’s going on?”, “what did she do?" and all that to which she shook her head t

about something?” she questi

u" He cleared up and her heart stopped for a second. She wondered why Mr. Cagliar

firm and she entered; as they made their way up her mind ran in c

fourth floor of the company, which was known as the executive floor. This was where the office of the president was here and his vice presid

d in. The space was wide, and it was furnished exquisitely with

unt, Mr Cagliari and another man seated. The couches were arranged around

standing at a distance and smiled warmly. Mr Cagliar

she beckoned but Ashleigh stood adaman

re a beige coloured suit and matching shoes, his hair was slicked back in an elegant style and his stubble framed his lower face,

ides her aunt carefully. Adrian took a long look at her; her eyes were apprehensiv

r aunt before you arrived ” he remarked, s

marriage proposal” he stated, and

what you said?” she asked,

let out a startled laugh. This man seemed to be out of it

l a better one" her smile quickly dimmed and she looked serious. Her

to speak to him” she s

to marry me?” she asked sarcastica

eplied, giving her a good look. Ashleigh was bewildered by the fact that she was here hea

t he said? " she inquired an

ou to consider it as well" she responded, her voice g

e for you and compensate you when the contract is over" she a

erved silently spoke up. He moved to remove the paper from the envelope and he placed it in front of her. Ashleig

eriod you will be my legal wife, you and your aunt will be fully taken care of. It’s more of a

rtunity but I will not. And don’t you ever call me for this again she said through clenched teeth,

name?” He questioned and she turned s

hasn’t been entirely truthful to you has she?” Adria

m stand up to face her. Her heart was beating loudly at the moment

ack of her mind, one of the things that she hoped to do after saving up was to find her birth parents if th

e dead and there was no reason to talk about it. She told her no stories of her parents, home town or family where they grew up in as child

etorted and he chuckled at her. He truly admired her courage and naive

, running his hands thr

ur case is not as simple as you think it is” he continued. Her fiery gaze tugged at his hea

st me your head would be in your hands. But don’t take it from me though, find out for yourself how long you can survive out there" he drawled, gesturing for her to leave. Ashleigh was filled wi

who looked slumped on the ch

er other hand grabbed her light coloured uniform tightly in desperation as she looked straig

o I need