Once Upon a Promotion
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Last published Sat, Nov 18, 2017
Kate Palmer is not your typical twenty-seven year old woman. Being a junior partner at the reputable law firm 'Reginald & Scott' means she's one of the best at what she does, and her list of successful cases for prestigious clients couldn't agree more. However, it means she rarely chooses to make time for a personal life, which is what evidently causes her to miss out on being put forward for a promotion to become a senior partner.. Or does it? As a workaholic who's barely had much of a social life since she graduated, she is forced to come up with an elaborate plan in order to not only prove her colleagues wrong, but to stand a chance at getting what she wants - being promoted.
Cue Christopher Green who is approached to become her fake boyfriend for the next couple of months, in return for the money needed to start his own business. With him being a debt-ridden architect pursuing his dream, he can't help but be tempted by Kate's offer - especially after having borrowed a lot from most banks and those closest to him. As the bank loan rejection letters stack up, he's torn between his pride and his dream. But once he reluctantly agrees, he is left doubting his decision as soon as he realises the type of life he's gotten himself involved in.
With both of them seeing this opportunity as a way to get what they want, what happens when you add an unexpected child, a family reunion and an ultimatum into the mix? Does it all become too much, or does it still proceed as planned?
Read to find out in Once Upon a Promotion..
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