img My Contract Story  /  Chapter 7 Ashleigh's reluctance | 8.64%
Download App
Reading History

Chapter 7 Ashleigh's reluctance

Word Count: 1542    |    Released on: 25/04/2024

aughing his head off. She hit him repeatedly as she tried to still her heart

ecretary so I came to find you" he said, sit

n my mind right now" she muttered as

retary and didn't give us the tea after" he complained and Ashle

xclaimed as James scratc

ys out of it anytime I see him" he a

his boss, she may interact with him more, as for the charm she didn't see what made him attractive. He was rathe

nds in the air, smiling as she returned to her work. James leaned back in the chair

Mr. Turner call you out of lunch?" He repeated, making he

ome things for the executive lounge

n opportunity to work there, I'd be one step closer to achieving my goals

as the bane of her exis

said, bringing him out of his

s the one who personally selects the person assigned to clean because he's very particul

a half here? You already know the

et around easi

work by two hours" she ordered, pulling him o

cluttering the offices on the floor she was done for the day. Exhausted, she made her way to the her aunt's office where workers were to sign out for the da

talk about it" she pointed to the chair across whe

ready been done and sett

't heard the reason why I

eld her breath at the anger of her niece, she felt aggrieved so she cou

with Mr. Cagliari's proposal. I feel so gui

n't stop myself. I had to find you. I knew I could not help you achieve your goals or give you a very good life than the orpha

fe and gave me the opportunity to stay with you. Your aunt is so powerless, I am only a servant to the circumstances of my life" she explai

aunt. I'm sorry for being so rude

h at the moment but you have learn to work with him and be patient. I know you

lp than you expect" Mrs Smith

about the marriage, Ashleigh decid

so I will be signing out" she explaine

morning, you'll be collecting your marriage certifica

tem on her aunt's desk and left for home. At the bus stop, dazed, she stared at

have left?" she thought to herself as she

th a bit of the money she has saved so

town mall and she stepped down and began strolling on the sidewalk as she glanced around. She stepped down and walked in; downtown mall is a newly op

the glass ceiling, there was chatter in the air as groups of people walked about the place. She walked past various stores and stopped at a jewellery store, entering to see the workers who greeted her warmly a

e glass with the worker at the other side. Her eyes landed on a slim diam

ge, it has matching necklace and earrings but those come at an extra price" she explai

made the payment and her card with the bag to her. On seeing the price, her eyes went wide in surprise in marvel at how expensive it was. She had also like

d as she left the store, her bank acco

stores that cared to display their products and took note of some things she would

img

Contents

Chapter 1 Meet Ashleigh Chapter 2 Just in time Chapter 3 Adrian Cagliari Chapter 4 Adrian Cagliari pt 2 Chapter 5 A marriage proposal Chapter 6 A marriage proposal pt 2 Chapter 7 Ashleigh's reluctance Chapter 8 Setting the tone Chapter 9 Setting the tone pt2 Chapter 10 Wedding ring reveal pt 1 Chapter 11 Wedding ring reveal pt2
Chapter 12 Moving in
Chapter 13 A Sour dinner pt 1
Chapter 14 A Sour dinner pt2
Chapter 15 Making up
Chapter 16 Jake and Tristan
Chapter 17 His video call
Chapter 18 Adrian's announcement
Chapter 19 Tara's final straw
Chapter 20 Chef Larry
Chapter 21 The cost of Ashleigh's decision
Chapter 22 A long day
Chapter 23 Seizing control
Chapter 24 Ashleigh's first lesson
Chapter 25 Karaoke night
Chapter 26 Karaoke night pt2
Chapter 27 Ashleigh breaks down
Chapter 28 Dashed dreams......
Chapter 29 Dashed dreams..... Pt 2
Chapter 30 Adrian's contemplation
Chapter 31 Dashed dreams pt 3
Chapter 32 Adrian and Larry meet
Chapter 33 Adrian and Larry meet pt 2
Chapter 34 Ashleigh's escape trip pt1
Chapter 35 Ashleigh's escape trip pt 2
Chapter 36 Adrian's search for Ashleigh
Chapter 37 The consequences of her actions
Chapter 38 The consequences of her actions part 2
Chapter 39 The weight of resignation
Chapter 40 The fragile truce
Chapter 41 A new chapter unfolds
Chapter 42 The Eve of change
Chapter 43 A night to remember, a heart to forget part 2
Chapter 44 The Chef's foiled plan
Chapter 45 The Chef's foiled plan part 2
Chapter 46 A night to remember, a heart to forget part 2
Chapter 47 Ashleigh's fresh start
Chapter 48 A Rocky start
Chapter 49 A welcome and a warning
Chapter 50 Ashleigh's little triumph
Chapter 51 Consequences and concerns
Chapter 52 Unlikely Allies
Chapter 53 The rivalry escalates
Chapter 54 A night out
Chapter 55 A night out pt2
Chapter 56 A brave rescue
Chapter 57 A call in the dark
Chapter 58 A chance meeting
Chapter 59 A chance meeting pt 2
Chapter 60 Catching up and patching up
Chapter 61 Catching up and catching up pt 2
Chapter 62 Hidden agenda
Chapter 63 Vulnerability
Chapter 64 Lab exam
Chapter 65 Alana's ruthless ambition pt 1
Chapter 66 Alana's ruthless ambition part 2
Chapter 67 Alana's ruthless ambition part 3
Chapter 68 Pressures of the night part 1
Chapter 69 Pressures of the night part 2
Chapter 70 Beyond broken
Chapter 71 Fractured Walls pt 1
Chapter 72 Fractured Walls pt 2
Chapter 73 The silence between us
Chapter 74 The silence between us pt 2
Chapter 75 The Unburdening pt 1
Chapter 76 The unburdening pt2
Chapter 77 Under watchful eyes
Chapter 78 Under the same roof
Chapter 79 A temporary truce
Chapter 80 A collision of worlds pt 1
Chapter 81 A scent of Deceit
img
  /  1
img
Download App
icon APP STORE
icon GOOGLE PLAY