A Love Trap

Ashley and Ellie began to prepare for their cake shop after they rented the storefront Greyson found for them.

For the whole day that day, they were on their feet, running to and from different places to take care of things. And, as if knowing that they'd be very busy, Greyson didn't show up.

The next day, Ashley and Ellie went to check the storefront. The middle-aged man was still there and astonishingly, he decorated the store according to the design Greyson showed him. The two were very thankful about that.

After a few days, Ashley and Ellie were able to get everything ready, except for a baker.

Greyson then showed up, and brought two cake bakers and two servers with him.

The two couldn't help but be amazed by Greyson's timing. "It's as if he knew what we needed," Ellie whispered to Ashley, unable to hide her excitement.

Despite deeply appreciating Greyson's help, they just couldn't accept what he was giving them anymore.

They were already able to rent the place at such a low price because of him!

After hearing what the two girls had to say, Greyson chuckled and said, "Guys, hear me out before you say no!" He sat them down and his expression became serious.

"Actually," he started, "I've always wanted to have a cake shop, but I don't know how to operate one." He leaned on the table and lowered his voice. "I want to be partners with you two. I will be responsible for the recruitment of employees, and then I would receive dividends by the end of the year," he said, looking Ashley and Ellie in the eyes, one at a time.

"So," he said, clapping his hands once and leaning back on his chair. "What do you girls say?" His voice was back to being bubbly. "Would you let me join the management of your cake shop?" The two girls were visibly taken aback.

Ashley was the one who broke the silence, and asked, "Are you serious about that?" It was something she never expected would happen. "Do you really want to be in our business? Because Ellie and I are just taking a shot, and if this doesn't go well..."

exclaimed loudly, interrupting whatever she was going to say.

it in his eyes, ' Ashley said to herself, breathing deeply. She

said, raising her hands as if surrendering. "Welcome to the

turned to the people he brought and congratulated them for being hired. "Ashley," he said, turning to Ashley, his voice once again serious. "No taking this back!" Not knowing what to reply, she just shook her head and laughed. But somehow, things didn't feel right to her. She felt like it was a

he quickly made up the story about wanting to have

him to squander, so even if investing in Ashley and Ellie's cake shop was

Ellie's, and now Greyson's cake

...

to develop her knack for business, Lena had developed smoothly

incompetent, she had

to surpass Ashley in every way

they were in college, she worked extra hard to be able to have better grades than her adopted

the reasons she became who she was today.

she was a person of high status with a prestigious background. No one would dare reprimand her even if

around. 'No one here, ' he said to himself. He stood up,

the door. "Come in,"

Luo Group, she had to be polite to

would impact her chance of marrying into the Luo family.

opened, she saw that it was Benjamin Chen. She relaxed and asked, "Why are you

these days." She had kept her straight posture for the whole day