Annenburg, Province X

At the Ormond family estate, the air was filled with the laughter of children and the quiet warmth of a winter afternoon. After lunch, Elora and her cousins sat under the gazebo in the snow-dusted yard, enjoying each other's company while watching their younger brothers play gleefully in the

snow.

Tatum, the private chef Elora had recently hired, approached the gazebo with a tray in hand. His arrival was as calming as a warm breeze on a frosty day.

The young women weren't cold, though. Their clothing was warm and luxurious, perfectly suited for the wintry weather. What made this day special was the rare opportunity

brewed tea," Tatum said politely as he set the tray down. He placed the teapot on a small portable stove to keep it warm, along with a selection of

hungry yet. You should rest-you'll

dinner tonight. What do you think, Miss?" Though others in the family might share their preferences, it was Elora's decision that mattered most. Tatum worked exclusively for her, tailoring his dishes to her

shifted to her younger brother Alonzo, who was busy hurling snowballs with unrestrained joy. A tender smile softened her face. "If Alonzo wants hot pot, then hot pot it is," she said warmly. She turned to her

he had become her private chef,

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