Quid Pro Quo

During Black Friday, the intelligent system I develop helps the company run highly targeted ads and brings in 30 million dollars in revenue. But when I apply for the project bonus, the director rejects it. "The system is just an auxiliary tool. The performance belongs to the sales department." I hold back my frustration and pull up the system logs. "88% of the orders come from the system's targeted pushes. According to company policy, I should receive a 0.5% commission." The director glances at me, twirling his pen. "If the sales commission doesn't go to the sales department, should it go to you? And your lousy system exceeds the API limit and racks up extra fees. You still owe us a hundred thousand dollars. We'll deduct that from your salary." Three days before Christmas sales are set to begin, the system completely shuts down because of API restrictions. Late at night, the director calls me. I stare at my computer screen. "Since the system is just an auxiliary tool, why don't you start with manual targeting?"

Ses yeux bleu scrutent tout ce qui nous entoure. Ses mains puissantes s'emparent de mes frêles épaules dénudées. Je sens sa présence derrière moi. Son souffle proche de mon cou. Je l'entend grogner quelque chose dans sa barbe bien taillé :"Mais pourquoi fallait-il qu'elle fasse encore une connerie?" Il presse mon pas, je suis stressé et exciter à la fois. *BAAM* Il me propulse à terre. Son corps et sur le mien. Je me noie dans son regarde, lorsqu'il me dit: " Mademoiselle Katia, ne bougez pas. Nous sommes suivit, ne criez pas. Je ne veux pas vous entendre!" Mais pourquoi suis-je née avec une vie si mouvementé ? Pourquoi l'avoir lui comme garde du corps?

Forces were conspiring around Finn and Lili just as their relationship was blooming... Finn heard a few jeers and cheers, "Kick him out! Kick him out!" Before he could react, Lili stood up and pushed Billy's hand away and growled really loudly, "Get out of our house NOW! Get the 'f' out! All of you! This is between Finn and myself and the investigation team. Get out!" Her face was bright red and her little fists were clenched so tightly. She was ready to punch someone but she kept her composure. Billy yelled back, "You're gonna regret this, just you wait!" Turning to leave, Billy saw Finn standing in the doorway. He was as quiet as a church mouse and as still as a statue. He wasn't giving in to the anger festering inside. Billy walked by and threw the first punch and within seconds the crowd dragged Finn outside and started to beat the crap out of him. Lili was powerless but managed to have enough sense to call 911 immediately and then she grabbed a bat and started banging it on the porch. When the crowd heard the sirens, they all jumped in their cars and took off. Even Billy! Especially Billy! By the time she got to Finn, he was a bloody mess and was barely breathing.... How could everyone in the town turn on Finn? Hadn't he proven over the last three years that he turned his life around but one small accusation and Lili was standing outside of their home in the freezing cold, staring at the blood stained snow. An image that would haunt her for the rest of her life. Would Finn survive the beating and come back to her arms as the same man? Or would outside forces continue to push them apart?

Poppy McCormick was best friends with the school's most popular girl, Belle Jones, before Belle even became popular. After an incident nobody knows about, Belle turned everyone in the school against Poppy. All but one person. Grayson Prince plays by his own rules and doesn't listen to a single person. Being the bad boy of the school, he has his own past. Naturally, he doesn't listen to any rumors he hears, including the ones about Poppy. After meeting one day, Poppy determines to prevent having Grayson turned against her. And Grayson is determined to keep Poppy protected from the school and his past.

Isabella Casey, a talented actress, finds herself entangled in a scandal after being drugged by a millionaire businessman during what she thought was a routine business meeting. Saved by the enigmatic and charming billionaire, Vincent Newhouse, Isabella is thrust into a world of luxury and intrigue. As Isabella navigates the cutthroat entertainment industry and battles her own demons, Vincent becomes her unlikely protector. However, as their bond deepens, secrets from Vincent's past threaten to unravel everything they've built together. Will Isabella and Vincent's love withstand the pressures of fame, fortune, and betrayal?

Kaden Zacarias and I have been together for a decade. He gives me all his love throughout that time. But one day, I see the news of him marrying Gwendolyn Crawford as part of a marriage alliance. He tells his friends, "I'm only fooling around with Ella—does she think I'll actually marry her? It's not like my parents will ever agree to it. I can just keep her around as a mistress after getting married. Remember to keep your mouths shut about this." Our decade-long love goes up in flames, but I don't question him. Instead, I call my father with a withered heart and say, "I'll go through with the marriage alliance. I'll leave the country."

READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! WARNING: MATURED CONTENT. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! (Miguel La Russo story) At a young age, Gail fell in love with Miguel. She believes that their passionate, wild, and strong feelings for each other will lead them to eternal happiness… But what if she is wrong? Magagawa pa kayang maniwala ng puso ni Gail sa ikalawang pagkakataon sa lalaking unang sumira at nagwasak sa lahat ng mayro'n sila noon? O sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay sisirain ni Miguel ang kanyang mga pangako at iiwan ang puso ni Gail na sugatan? TRAPPED SERIES#5. Trapped Series Titles ⬇️ 1.Trapped with him (Alaric) COMPLETED 2.The lonely billionaire and his maid. (Damon) COMPLETED 3. His intention (Zandro) COMPLETED 4.Trapped in his wrath (Red) COMPLETED 5.Broken hearts and promises (Miguel)ONGOING 6. The hidden wife tears (Nickolas) SOON 7. The billionaire's trick (Liam) SOON 8.His dangerous trap. (Tres) SOON 9.Forbidden desire (Jack) SOON 10.The billionaire's secret love (Wendell) SOON Genre: ROMANCE/DARK ROMANCE/STEAMY READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!

I'm Akira Sapphire Santos-Montenegro, nineteen years old, currently taking Business Administration. 3rd year na ko. Oh if it isn't obvious. I'm already married. I'm the secret wife of my obnoxious professor Thunder Rein Montenegro Written by: @KayeEinstein

"Marry me, Audhrey. And your problem will be solved." Kung ikaw ang nasa katayuan ni Audhrey Solace, pakakasal ka ba sa taong hindi mo kilala? Higit sa lahat.. sa isang babae? You are damn straight as a pole.. How could you give your yes to someone na kahit sa panaginip ay hindi mo naisip na makakasama mo forever? Sa kagaya mo ng kasarian?? "May boyfriend ako, for god's sake. Kahit na ano wag lang yan. Please, Miss.." Nagkibit balikat lang ang CEO ng company na pinagta trabauhan niya. "I can be your maid or even slave, but.. y-your wife??" Tila nadidiring bigkas nito sa dulo.

Life can be very unpredictable and upsetting. That's what happened to Shanon Wilson. Her sister was sold to a rich man to pay off her stepmother's debts. But, her sister had an accident and was declared in a coma. As her younger sister, Shanon had to replace Avery in marrying the rich man. And in an instant, she was completely the bride of a stranger. While walking down the aisle, Shanon was shocked to find out that her groom was Anthony Bruce, her professor. He is famous as a handsome young professor on her campus and all of Shanon's friends adore him. Shanon hid her face behind a veil during the wedding process until the priest asked Anthony to kiss his bride... Shanon knew she was in big trouble.