His hands trembled badly, causing him to spill the cup of coffee he had been holding all over the floor.

“Chef Howard, are you alright?” one of the waitresses called out in concern. She was worried the hot coffee might have scalded him.

“I’m fine,” he answered curtly.

With how cold his voice was, it was like he was a completely different man than the earlier adorable chef.

The waitress was visibly stunned. She lifted her head to look at him, only to see the ice in his gaze and the hard expression on his face.

She took two steps back in surprise. I-is this the same Chef Howard? Isn’t he supposed to be cute and innocent? Harmless and kind? Why is there such a terrifying look on his face?

Rubbing her eyes, she glanced a second time, but the image did not change. Howard still looked as scary as before.

She shook her head and headed outside, thinking that she must be seeing things!

Taking in a deep breath, Howard decided he had to take action. He could not continue being so passive.

He had been by Ashlyn’s side all these years, longing for her. What right did that man have to barge in and snatch her away from me?

already incredibly annoying to have Jared

this man is sniffing around

the two

Half an hour later.

were

tall stature, he did not want Ashlyn to have to crane her neck up, so he

gaze with hers, his eyes filled with longing.

pat his head like how one would pat a

have

love. “Of course I can! And you’re in luck

joy had

completely unaware of the dark expression on the face of

“Yes, really.”

In his delight, Howard swept Ashlyn off her feet and twirled

help the laughter that bubbled out of her lips. “Hey!

This chef from Imperial Hotel is just too shameless! How dare he act all innocent and cute to obtain my woman’s

Yet, another strong rival…

to shove Howard away. His tone was frigid yet furious as he snarled, “Excuse

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