Elora smiled. "Every time you talk about your family, I feel restless, like I need to see it for myself." She was too embarrassed to admit the thought that had crossed her mind more than once: I'm even starting to imagine being part of your family.

Tatum had always been good to her.

Tinsley often teased her, saying that whenever Tatum looked at her, there was a light in his eyes-that he was here for her.

In a way, he was.

But realistically, it was because of his cooking. Elora had high standards and wanted a private chef. That was why Tatum had come.

At the end of the day, he was here for his craft.

Still, there were moments when she caught him looking at her with an intensity that made her wonder... Is he feeling something for me?

But she always brushed those thoughts aside.

The reality was simple: Their relationship was like that of a chef and his patron.

Tatum was good to her because she was his boss. She had a refined palate and could critique his dishes, helping him refine his skills.

He was a man who lived for cooking.

Beyond that, he didn't seem to have any other major passions.

After months of working together, all she truly knew about him was his dedication to the culinary arts.

family, had

rarely lost his temper, and was

not for the sheer distance between their families, Tatum would have been

What a shame.

was a long trip. After landing, there was still a one-to-two-hour car ride to the York estate. It was too

responsibilities were

parents were aging,

away. She couldn't abandon everything

en

strengthen the Ormond family's empire, to stabilize it, to expand

left, even if her younger sisters took over, there would be

was something she

Unless...

to come to her

But that was unrealistic.

sixth young

leave

in her heart

my family will

"Now, eat up before the food gets cold. It won't taste as good if it's not fresh." The office was heated, but without it, the meal would

New Year had passed, but Annenburg was still

colleagues saying there would be another

in after the New Year, making

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