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0008: Short Escape
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Paid to be the CEO's Girlfriend 0008: Short Escape
“Rest now, Shiela,” Edward whispered. A smile curved on his lips as he looked at the young lady sleeping. As the highest bidder, he had returned her to his inn after the auction. Three days. The contract was painfully clear. He’s free to do anything he pleased. Afterwards, she’d be handed over to two other affluent men who had purchased her. Edward, meanwhile, had no intention of doing anything to her. He desired to offer her freedom, a short escape from that harsh, predatory world. Eighty million pesos meant nothing. He hadn't purchased her for his own gratification, but to provide her a chance to leave, though it’s only fleeting. He took a deep breath. His thoughts resonated with Betty's words. Suffering from Alzheimer's, Shiela's mother had been in a serious accident. Desperate, she’d sought to leave La Cresta but was instead caught by Aunt Nadia and pushed into the auction, a harsh collaboration between the elderly gay man and Mr. Smith. The image of the lecherous smile
Paid to be the CEO's Girlfriend 0007: Sold
Shiela's breath hitched as she scanned the room, taking in the sea of men reveling in the Bidding Hall. The air thrummed with their boisterous laughter, a symphony of sound that blended with the thumping music. Faces of all shapes and sizes, all ages, adorned with fancy clothes, filled her vision. They held beers and cigarettes, raising them in the air like toasts to a night of debauchery. Then, she saw it—her number flashing on the giant screens, a signal that her turn was next. “And now, ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for the star of the night! The one everyone's been waiting for! La Cresta's goddess… Shiela Lockheart!” the emcee boomed, his voice a siren call that ignited a roar from the crowd. Darkness filled the room, and when lights flickered back on, they focused solely on her. Her breath hitched, but she forced a smile. She wasn't used to being the center of attention, especially in this revealing outfit. But with the weight of two fiery chains in her hands, she
Paid to be the CEO's Girlfriend 0006: Fire of the Night
Betty fled the penthouse, the glittering lights of La Cresta a dizzying blur. Her tears welled up, but she quickly wiped them away. Her mind was racing. She had to find help. Just a waitress, a nobody in this world of luxury, she had no powerful friends to call on, but she couldn't give up. As the headlights of a car approached in the distance, a flicker of hope ignited. Maybe, just maybe, someone would see her, someone who could help her save her friend. Meanwhile, Edward and Toni were chatting happily, heading towards the plaza of Upper Crest Haven to watch Shiela and her group perform. "Sir, you seem different today. Watching fire dancing for the first time, and you're even offering freebies after their performance? I swear, I almost forgot that Ma'am Alice broke your heart," Toni teased, his voice laced with playful sarcasm. He'd been poking fun at his boss for a while now. Edward smiled and shook his head, his attention fixed on the road. "Come on, it's just a friendly gestur
Paid to be the CEO's Girlfriend 0005: Trouble
Edward's text message popped up on Sheila's phone, making her heart do a little flip. ‘After your performance, I'll treat you to dinner at a nearby restaurant. I'll be there in an hour,’ it read. She could almost hear the smile in his voice, even through the cold, digital screen. Her cheeks flushed a rosy pink. She wanted to type a quick "Thanks!" but her phone was about to die. She bit her lip, a little disappointed, and quickly tucked it back into her pocket. "Sheila! Formation's about to kick off. Hurry up!" Uncle Caloy, their fire-dancing instructor, called out. They had rehearsed five times, but he wanted to make sure they were prepared. This gig at Upper Crest Haven was a big deal. "Coming!" she called back, a bright smile adorning her face as she hurried to join her crew. She snagged her fire dancing gear and positioned herself at the heart of the formation, ready to steal the spotlight. She’s determined to impress Edward with her performance, and excitedly scanned the entra
Paid to be the CEO's Girlfriend 0004: Fired
"The nerve of you to show up here! Your whole damn salary ain't even enough to cover Mr. Smith's busted nose treatment! Shame on you! You're fired!" Aunt Nadia's furious rant made Sheila shut her eyes in resignation. Sheila, just a waitress, felt disrespected and treated like some kind of a prostitute, so no wonder she freaked out. Edward just defended her, but it seemed like she’s being unfairly blamed for what happened. "Well, it's Mr. Handsome who threw the punch, not Shie—" "You too! You wanna get canned too?!" Aunt Nadia cut off Betty's defense. Betty wanted to speak up for Sheila, but as fellow employees, they both chose to remain silent to avoid more drama. Taking a deep breath, Sheila hesitantly pleaded for another chance to stay at La Cresta. "Just one more chance. It won't happen again. I'll treat Mr. Smith properly if that's what you want, just let me continue worki—" "What?! You really think you can disrespect me like that?" Aunt Nadia mocked, tearing up Sheila's
Paid to be the CEO's Girlfriend 0003: Shiela Lockheart
"Aunt Marie, can you watch over Mom for a bit? There are many visitors at La Cresta now, so there's plenty of work for me to hustle," Shiela reminded her neighbor, who she entrusted with her mother, who has Alzheimer's disease. She’s washing the dishes, the phone tucked between her shoulder and ear. She couldn't risk neglecting her mother, as it could lead to accidents. Shiela couldn't just stay at home and watch over her mother because they would both go hungry. Fortunately, she knew the caretaker at La Cresta, Aunt Nadia, so she managed to get in as a firedancer at the resort. She took up extra shifts in the morning when they were short on staff. During these times, she barely had enough sleep or eat due to the hustle, but it’s worth it because she earned more money compared to regular days. 'Oh, no problem, dear. I'm not doing anything at home anyway. It gets boring being alone there too. When are you coming home?' Aunt Marie asked on the other end. "It will be about five more
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