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Chapter 22

Author: Donna pen
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Chapter 22: Stirring Pots and Stirring Hearts

Days had passed since the incident Aria caused , and life in the company moved forward. Today, the company’s newest addition, Chelsea, was set to begin her duties as the company chef. Though she wasn’t one to fuss, Chelsea felt a twinge of excitement as she arrived at the kitchen assigned to her—a private space that gave her control over her own workspace, away from the constant hum of the main kitchen.

As she entered, she was met by the head chef, a sharp-eyed man with years of experience etched into his lined face. He looked her up and down, then gave her a nod of approval. "Chelsea, right? I’ll be honest with you—we don’t usually get new hires straight into private kitchens. You’ll be responsible for meals for the board and, most importantly, the boss himself, Mr. Liam."

Chelsea gave him a respectful nod. “Understood, sir. I’ll do my best.”

He gestured to the gleaming counters and well-stocked shelves. “Good. Everything you need is here
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