The Contract
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Maribelle Ames thought all her hard work had paid off when she landed a job as a Trainee at the prestigious law firm, Mayflower & Sons. Her career was finally taking off. But what she didn't expect was a boss like Alexander Mayflower...
Alexander Mayflower, Senior Partner at Mayflower & Sons enjoyed a private life. The family business that his father built came first, everything else came later. He never mixed his personal life with business. Until a new Trainee joins the firm...
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