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Grace pressed answer, and a deep, charming voice came through. “Hey, I’m Lewis Morton. I sent the car.”

Caught off guard, Grace paused. Lewis went on, “No need to stress about safety. The local police know the route. If the car goes off course, they can track it in real time. If you’re still worried, you can call them.”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Grace replied, “I wasn’t…”

Lewis chuckled. “I get it. You’re traveling alone, so it’s natural to be cautious. I just don’t want my people feeling uneasy.”

Once Grace’s doubts were settled, he hung up.

She couldn’t stop thinking about his words: “I don’t want my people feeling uneasy.”

She wasn’t even at Velvet Eatery yet, but her new boss was already showing concern. Meanwhile, Antonio, the man she loved, had left her to take care of Janelle’s cat. The contrast stung Grace.

Theo Rhodes was a great driver, and the whole ride felt like a gentle cruise. Grace nodded off and woke up refreshed. She hadn’t slept that well in ages.

When they got to the hotel for the training, Theo helped Grace with her luggage and check–in.

By the time everything was done, it was past 11 PM.

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dinner and grabbed her phone to order. There was a message from Lewis half an hour ago: “Ordered you dinner.”

mixed feelings, she thanked him and

later, Grace’s phone rang. Thinking it was Lewis,

aren’t you back yet? Nellie’s waiting for you to change her dressing,” Antonio

brief silence, Grace replied, “I’m out of town for training. I won’t be back for a few

froze at her

the expired

new launch at Dessert Tryst. I’ll pick you up when your

video–called Grace to make sure her hotel was

all flustered, she felt

couldn’t help but wonder if it

training were packed, leaving her no time to overthink. She threw herself into every

learned it to please

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hotel chefs with her creative ideas. Some offered her high- paying jobs but

goodies every day. In just a few days, Grace put on a

training not only got her an advanced certificate but also some solid industry connections. Lewis called and

looking forward to seeing Lewis. But when she reached

her to hop in. Grace felt a bit disappointed

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