A Love Trap

The two pastry chefs, who had previously worked for Harkim, were hired by Greyson with high pay. The cakes they baked were much better, and lighter, than those made by ordinary chefs.

After all, Harkim only catered to high-born people from the upper class of society. Anyone working here had to possess extraordinary skills, otherwise they would never be allowed to work here.

Unsurprisingly, looking at Ashley's fine figure, that customer had no doubt that she was telling the truth. Moreover, no one could resist such a delicious cake.

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Although running a bakery was a first for Ashley and Ellie and they didn't know much about the trade, they were smart enough to pick up on the job. They managed the bakery pretty well and even improved business.

Ashley enjoyed her new life so much. Although ordinary, she felt so fulfilled at the end of the day.

However, God knew that she would never lead an ordinary life.

While Ashley was in seventh heaven, Andrew was suffering on his business trip far away from home.

Even Johnny could see that he was in a terrible mood on this trip, as he had ordered his staff to finish a task, which would have ordinarily taken seven days, within three days.

A seven-day task to be completed in three days!

Three days!

Not four days or five days but three days. How could that even happen?!

This was not the first time that Andrew had worked crazy hours, but Johnny could not figure out what had happened to him on this trip. It was clearly not necessary for him to work so hard right now.

on the door and stepped into Andrew's hotel room with a pile of folders in his hands. Johnny's dark circles

his staff. His weariness was evident

Staring straight at the computer screen in front of him, Andrew spoke in a

did as he was told and stopped to take a look at his boss who was still busy working. Before he could stop himself, he said, "Sir, you have already been working day and night, please get some rest. We

he was not going to respond, Johnny turned to leave, but Andrew looked at him and said, "Book a flight ticket

Johnny thought to himself, but he didn't dare to say it out loud. He simply nodded his head and

Johnny left, Andrew switched back to

documents and files vanished, and hundreds of pictures popped up, almost filling up the entire computer screen. All the pictures were of just one smiling

the pictures were taken when the lady was snoozing, with her hands holding her little head, while others were taken when she was fully

the pictures was no other than Ashley, the woman with whom Andrew had

at her, Andrew's harsh demeanor melted and he softened a bit. But the big smile

she didn't miss him at

hold her tight. A few days without her seemed like an eternity

prospect of getting back to her pushed him to wind up his one-week business trip

him with renewed energy,

Ashley had no idea that trouble

and Ellie would sometimes hang out at the shop to help out. They couldn't believe that they had already

of the bakery next door were jealous of their successful venture.

it hadn't been for Greyson, the middle-aged man would have opened a coffee shop in this place, which wouldn't be a threat to

of Greyson's request, the man had to rent out this shop to Ashley, who started a bakery instead, which created serious competition for

Ellie came along, the bakery next door was the only one in this area, and

a young couple. Looking at them, it was plain to see that they had earned good

bakery, customers had a second option. They would