e Group of Company, she would hustle over to her second job as a supermarket sales representative. The pay there w

awake, perched on their small, worn couch. Tracy usually retired early. Marina, ready to collapse into bed, felt a jolt of concern

of warmth, now looked troubled. Marina couldn't bear seeing her like this. Tracy had sacrificed so much to give her a goo

e you work so hard for me and your siblings. I want the best for you, and I think there's

's face, her mind racing to

Marina's eyes wide

e $500,000 we owe him. I borrowed it to cover your final year of college. He

someone I don't even know? D

n is an elderly billionaire who lost his wife years ago. If yo

er, feeling a mix of disbelief

a stranger just because we're struggling? Don't worry, I'll work even har

sank, feeling the weight of disappointment as she watched Marina walk away.

**

ough the position hadn't been officially bestowed upon him yet. He selected one of his finest new suits, dressing with meticulous

arguments. Instead, he harbored plans for Marina once he ascended to the role of di

! Are you auditioning for Mr. World? You look stunning!" exclaimed one of the ladies, unable to contain her a

transformation," another woman remarked

man is looking dashing today! Did he step out for a fashion show?" Janet's words stirred Marina from her reverie, and she glanced over at Alton. Despite

rang out, loud enough for Alton to hear. Though they

s a sharp hiss. "Ugly Duckling," she muttered before retu

plans for Marina's future at the company, plans that didn't involve her co

good mood," Janet interjected, attempting to diffus

ed with thoughts of her grandmother's revelation. She couldn't shake the image of herself as a laughingstock if she married the elderly billionaire. Yet, the

n searching online, curious to find if there were others h

self, who had taken the leap into marrying wealthy older men. With a determined nod, she resolved to pursue th

asting aside her work to engage in lively conversation with Janet. Their laughter fi

th each team consisting of two individuals. Project details will be distributed via the workgroup. Put your best foot forward; the top-p

ger's message popped up

ith Alton for the project!" Janet's exclama

rted, hastily checking the chat herself. Her eyes widen

xclaimed aloud, frustra

med inwardly, her irritation mounting. "I'll have to

se to work with her," he declared before swiftly shutting down his