Chapter 09 Congratulations on Your Confirmation
"Congratulations, Ivy!" Emma said with a beaming smile. "From now on, you're officially hired. You only need to work two hours a day and will be paid five hundred dollars."
Ivy didn't feel particularly thrilled and asked with a hint of annoyance, "Am I being a mermaid or just a foot massager?"
"Of course, you'll be a mermaid. However, tonight is an exception since Mr. Ashford specifically requested you. Just give him a few massages, and you won't have to stay in the water for over an hour." Emma said.
Seeing Emma's expression as if it was an amazing thing, Ivy still refused to massage, especially considering that this man was the father of her six daughters. If her secret were to be discovered, she would be in deep trouble.
Massaging Alexander was out of the question!
Ivy headed straight back to the changing room, changed into her own clothes, grabbed her bag, and left.
Emma was somewhat puzzled, "Ivy, what do you mean? The job isn't finished yet, and if you don't work for the full two hours, you won't receive your wages."
"Well, then I don't want it!" Ivy slung her bag over her shoulder and left in long strides.
She had to leave now while Alexander was still bathing. If she missed this chance, she wouldn't be able to escape later.
"Ivy, please don't do this. What will I do if you leave?" Emma hurriedly chased after her, wearing a forced smile. "We can discuss the salary matter later, or you can negotiate with Mr. Ashford about it while giving him a massage. He's the one in charge of the Club now. As long as you please him, how much money can't you earn?"
"I don't like massaging feet." Ivy left without a trace of hesitation.
In truth, whether or not she massaged feet wasn't the main point. The crucial issue was Alexander's special identity. Not only was he the father of her six daughters, but he had also become the owner of Blossom Fitness Club. If she stayed here, the secret of the six girls couldn't be hidden anymore.
After returning home, all six girls were already asleep.
Maria asked excitedly, "You're off work already? How was it? Are you getting used to the job?"
"I..." Ivy was momentarily at a loss for words. She didn't want to mention anything about Alexander to Maria, so she simply told her about Jack being handsy with her on the first day of work.
"What? The boss made a move on your first day of work?"
Worried that someone might overhear, Maria hurriedly covered her mouth and spoke in a hushed voice, "In reality, that kind of place is just like that. Girls who want to earn big money will go there. They say that by offering foot massages and other treatments, they can make several hundred in just half an hour, plus tips if they do well. But there are always some customers who take advantage. That's the reality. I thought you were a very open-minded person, but I never expected this!"
Upon hearing these words, Ivy couldn't help but furrow her brows. According to Maria, does working at the club mean accepting being taken advantage of by customers? Was she not open-minded enough?
"What are you planning to do now?" Maria asked, pointing at the six children's rooms, and whispered, "How will you arrange their breakfast tomorrow?"
"I..." Ivy really wanted to borrow some money from Maria, but she couldn't bring herself to ask. Renting someone else's house and not having paid rent yet, and now wanting to borrow money, it seemed excessive even just thinking about it.
"Forget it, I'll arrange meals for the children. Until you find a job, the children will eat with me. I can't guarantee it will be great, but whatever I eat, they will eat. Does that sound feasible to you?"
"Maria..." Ivy was moved to tears. "I swear, I will never forget your kindness. Tomorrow morning, I'll go find a job and earn money to pay you for the rent and meals."
"No need to swear, I believe in you," Maria smiled warmly. She had entrusted the six children to her care, so what was there not to believe in?
After taking a shower, Ivy intended to get a good sleep, but Emma called. With a sobbing voice, she said, "Ivy, please come back. I'm begging you. If you don't come back, I won't be able to keep my job..."
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