Chapter 31

Yvette noticed Xavier's mood getting darker, and alarm bells rang in her head. Still, she put on a reassuring smile. out her

She said softly, "I can't believe Ms. Sanchez knows Mr. Russell. I was worried! being alone after her divorce, but with Mr. Russell looking out for her, it seems like her life in Soucrity is going to be just fine." fade. Xavier looked at the kind-hearted Yvette, and the coldness in his eyes started to Yvette is always so generous. She's truly the only one I can see myself with for life.

'My earlier frustration might just be because I'm not used to seeing Yasmine laughing and chatting with another guy. That's just my possessive side flaring up. After all, Yasmine used to be minc.'

He leaned down and planted a gentle kiss on Yvette's forehead, holding her hand. "Don't worry, you'll always be the one by my side."

Just as Yasmine and the Russell siblings settled into their private room, Chuck walked in. He was wearing a black chef's coat covered in badges and topped off with a shiny golden chef's hat. "Hey, Yonas. I've been experimenting with many new dishes lately. You've gotta give me some..." He paused, his eyes lighting up in surprise. "Ms. Yasmine? You're here too!"

Yasmine knew about the hierarchy at Paragon Hotel. Even the lowest chef here had at prestigious five-star certification, and everyone had to work their way up.

That black chef's coat and golden hat identified the top chefs at Paragon Hotel- definitely not someone anyone could see. Each dish they crafted came with a hefty price tag, starting at a hundred thousand dollars. Still, the restaurant was always packed with eager diners. Yasmine hadn't expected to see Chuck here, but it made sense-a mediocre chef wouldn't be around Yonas. She nodded at him. "Chef Chuck, good to see you again."

had brought Yasmine here for a meal so soon. 'So

Yonas opened the menu and placed it in front of Yasmine. "Today, Ms. Sanchez is treating us, so she gets to choose the

pricey things are at the Paragon Hotel, especially my cook. Usually, he doesn't think twice about money, but now that he's

cut in, "Ms. Sanchez, you can try the

you know my tasie well, Mr. Russell, Yasmine remarked, noticing that all his recommendations were

warm. "I remember you enjoyed the s**y kebab that

but he still figured she liked the s**y dishes more. She couldn't help but wonder, 'Is

that each dish Chuck

gone through a divorce, how much can Xavier really give her?" Chuck usually enjoyed earning money for Yonas, but he liked Yasmine's character and. didn't want her to feel obligated to pay. He had made plenty himself, and

said in a calm voice, "You don't have to make exceptions for me. Whatever the price is, let it

it today. I'll take care of the bill

wet wipes and utensils in front of Yasmine. The shiny plates and neatly organized forks were set

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