Millionaire Girlfriend

Chapter 34: Chapter 34 - A Record of Her True Self

"Hello, everyone! Today we have a very special guest joining us for today’s workout. Please give a warm welcome to Ashley Gresham!" Carlos said with a broad smile as the cameraman pointed the lens toward them.

After working together several times, Ashley had become good friends with Carlos and Jason. This time, they had invited her to appear in one of their workout videos for their YouTube channels and Instagram pages.

The two friends were well-known fitness influencers. They regularly posted workout routines, bodybuilding tips, fitness challenges, and content promoting a healthy lifestyle. Their growing popularity had also earned them modeling contracts, sponsorships from sports brands, and plenty of other lucrative collaborations.

"Hi, everyone!" Ashley said, waving cheerfully at the camera.

"Ashley," Carlos began, "Jason and I’ve always been curious. What’s your secret for staying in such amazing shape? And after this video goes live, I’m sure a lot of women—and probably plenty of guys too—are going to wonder the exact same thing. So... what’s your secret?"

Ashley was wearing a pair of black leggings and a matching sports bra that naturally highlighted her athletic figure. Her long brunette hair was tied into a high ponytail, drawing attention to her delicate features and striking hazel eyes.

"My secret?" she repeated thoughtfully.

She honestly didn’t know what to say.

She had never followed a strict workout program or a special diet. She had started exercising more recently, but nothing particularly intense.

"I don’t really have one," she admitted with a small laugh. "Back in college, I had two part-time jobs on top of my classes, and I had to pay my own rent. I walked everywhere and was constantly on my feet. I guess living like that helped."

"Bad news for anyone hoping for some magical trick," Jason joked while looking into the camera. "Ashley built her physique through years of staying active, not because of some miracle workout or protein shake. But don’t let that discourage you. With consistency, discipline, and good nutrition, anyone can improve. And don’t forget to appreciate your body while you’re making progress."

"So," Carlos said, clapping his hands together, "where do we start? Ashley, you’re our guest today. You get to choose."

"How about we warm up with some cardio on the treadmills?"

"Sounds perfect."

The three of them climbed onto neighboring treadmills and began jogging at an easy pace. As the minutes passed, Carlos gradually increased the speed.

About twenty minutes later, they finally slowed to a stop.

"I’ve got to admit, I’m impressed," Carlos said as he stepped off his treadmill. "You’ve got pretty good endurance. Do you run often?"

Ashley shook her head.

"Not anymore. I was on my high school’s track team, but I quit after I fainted during practice one day. I hadn’t eaten much before training."

Jason nodded slowly.

"That’s a shame. I think you had the potential to become a great athlete."

He hesitated for a second.

"...What did your parents think when you quit running?"

"I never had parents," Ashley answered calmly.

There wasn’t a trace of bitterness or sadness in her voice.

"I grew up in orphanages and foster homes ever since I was a baby."

An awkward silence settled over the gym.

"...I wasn’t expecting that," Carlos admitted quietly. "I’m sorry."

A moment later, he smiled awkwardly.

"Honestly... I can’t imagine how anyone could abandon a baby."

Ashley laughed softly.

"I get what you mean. But it’s okay. These days, I finally have people I can rely on."

The conversation naturally came to an end, and they resumed their workout.

For nearly two hours, Ashley tried one machine after another while Carlos and Jason coached her through each exercise. By the end of the session, every muscle in her body felt exhausted, but she couldn’t deny how satisfying it was to keep up with them.

"So... what happens now?" Ashley asked after grabbing a bottle of water. "Do you edit the video before posting it?"

"Exactly," Jason replied. "We’ll cut out the boring parts, add some music, a few slow-motion shots, captions... you know, make everything more entertaining."

He then pulled out his phone.

"Oh, by the way, what’s your Instagram? We’ll tag you in the video and in the description. With any luck, you’ll gain a few thousand followers."

Ashley nodded.

She hadn’t really used social media in quite a while, but she understood how important an online presence was if she wanted to continue working as a model.

That afternoon, while she was finally relaxing at home, her phone suddenly rang.

It was Carlos.

The moment she answered, she could hear both Carlos and Jason talking over each other, barely able to contain their excitement.

"The video’s blowing up!"

"It hasn’t even been up that long!"

"You’ve got to check your Instagram!"

After hanging up, Ashley immediately opened the app.

Her eyes widened.

Notifications were pouring in nonstop.

Her follower count was climbing by the second.

Although most of her new followers were men, she couldn’t help smiling at how quickly everything was happening.

Curious, she started reading the comments.

Many people joked about wanting to adopt her or become her "dad" or more specifically, her "daddy."

"What a bunch of weirdos..." she muttered, rolling her eyes.

Still, she kept scrolling.

Most of the comments were genuinely kind. People complimented her smile, her personality, her story, and how down-to-earth she seemed. Reading them brought a genuine smile to her face.

Unfortunately, not every comment was positive.

Some accused her of lying.

Some people claimed she had obviously done porn, while others kept asking, "Where’s the link?"

Ashley froze.

Those accusations hurt far more than she expected.

She had done desperate things just to survive and put food on the table...

But selling her body for money had never been one of them.

A few minutes later, things got even worse.

Several users dug up Ashley’s old modeling photos, where she was wearing revealing lingerie alongside the two OnlyFans models during promotional shoots for Regina’s store, and began reposting them everywhere online.

The internet really showed no mercy.

Refusing to stay silent, Ashley explained in the comments that those pictures had been taken for a modeling job. She uploaded several other professional photos some wearing elegant dresses, others in casual clothing, and a few alongside Carlos and Jason during fitness shoots.

She knew that once someone became even slightly famous online, people would invent stories about them.

Most of the time, ignoring them was the best solution.

But Ashley had only just stepped into this new world.

She wanted people to know who she really was before false rumors defined her.

Determined, she walked into her bedroom and turned on Clara’s computer.

Clara had a habit of recording Ashley almost everywhere they went.

It used to drive Ashley crazy.

Now, she was unexpectedly grateful for it.

There were dozens of videos stored on the computer.

Ashley carefully selected several of them.

Most showed her working late into the night, rushing between jobs, or falling asleep during college classes from sheer exhaustion.

Clara’s voice could often be heard behind the camera, teasing her affectionately or quietly encouraging her.

Ashley wasn’t very good at editing, but after spending some time learning the basics, she managed to put together a simple yet heartfelt video.

She uploaded it to her Instagram with a short caption about who she really was.

Within minutes, the post exploded.

Thousands of people shared it.

The comments quickly shifted.

Many praised her determination and resilience.

Several small companies reached out, asking if she’d be interested in modeling their products.

Content creators invited her to collaborate.

Even a few photographers contacted her for future projects.

For the rest of the afternoon, Ashley patiently replied to as many kind messages as she could.

By the time evening arrived, she had spent hours smiling at her screen.

Completely exhausted, she finally let herself collapse in front of Clara’s computer, still holding her phone in one hand as another wave of notifications continued to flood in.

"Ashley! Ashley! Wake up," Clara said, shaking Ashley awake as she found her asleep on the bed.

"Mm...? What time is it?" Ashley asked, still half-asleep.

"It’s... only 7 p.m.," Clara replied while checking the time on her phone.

"What could you possibly have done to pass out like this, with your mouth wide open?" Clara asked.

"A lot of things," Ashley answered.

"Oh, sorry. I forgot to make dinner," she apologized.

"Don’t worry. I bought pizza on my way here," Clara said with a smile.

While they were eating, Ashley told Clara everything about her day: the gym, her new followers, and even the inappropriate comments people had made about her.

"How dare those losers say such ridiculous things about you?" Clara said while reading some of the comments under the video with Carlos and Jason.

"Wait, I’m going to check their profiles, find out who they are, and teach them a lesson."

Ashley immediately took her phone away from Clara’s hand.

"No, just leave it. They’re not worth your time," Ashley told her.

"Actually, thank you. The videos you took of me really saved me today," Ashley admitted.

"Ha! So I was right when I told you those videos would be useful someday. And you were the one who didn’t want me to film you," Clara said proudly.

"But you went too far. You bought a camera and filmed me from the moment I fell asleep in class in the morning until the moment I went to sleep at night," Ashley replied.

"You even wanted to film me in the bathroom."

"Admit it, you looked a little like a creepy stalker having dozens of videos of me saved on your computer," Ashley added.

"Hundreds, actually," Clara corrected.

"What?" Ashley said, surprised.

Clara took her computer and opened a folder she had carefully hidden so no one could find it.

"You even filmed the day you proposed to me?" Ashley asked, her voice filled with surprise.

"Of course I did," Clara answered immediately.

"I like watching videos of you when I’m bored or when I want to relax. And I was planning to show them to our children one day. I wanted them to see how amazing their mother is," Clara told her while looking into her eyes.

Ashley happily jumped on her and covered Clara’s face with kisses.

"You’re really the best. I love you so much," Ashley said, overjoyed.

"Okay, I’m ready," Clara said, putting the pizza aside.

"Not tonight. My whole body is sore. I’m really not made for this much exercise," Ashley replied. "How about we watch some of the videos you filmed of me? I’ll choose the best ones to post on my Instagram, and maybe I’ll even start a YouTube channel," Ashley suggested as she took Clara’s laptop.

"That sounds great and all, but don’t forget to reward the camerawoman," Clara said, pointing at herself.

"Alright. What do you want?" Ashley asked.

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