In the bustling city where responsibilities weigh heavily on Eliz's shoulders, she is the unyielding cornerstone of her family. Juggling work and the education of her two younger siblings, Joe and Richel, Eliz is the epitome of selflessness. Yet, amidst the chaos of daily life, love remains a distant thought for her, as time is a luxury she cannot afford.
However, fate takes an unexpected turn when Eliz loses her job, plunging her into uncertainty. Determined to rise again, she ventures into the competitive job market, only to find herself at the doorstep of Darcy, a strikingly handsome but seemingly unapproachable man. As her potential new boss, Darcy exudes an air of arrogance that challenges Eliz's patience and resilience.
In this tale of unlikely encounters, Eliz and Darcy embark on a journey that transcends professional boundaries. Can a connection blossom between two individuals with seemingly opposite worlds? Will Eliz's heart, burdened by responsibilities, find room for love in the most unexpected places? Join Eliz and Darcy as they navigate the intricate dance between duty and desire, discovering that sometimes, love has a way of blooming in the unlikeliest of circumstances.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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