Chapter 1

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I walked into the wedding reception hall at Evan's Resort to see if my employees are doing a good job setting up the six-step wedding cake for our new client. This was their first time with us and we want to make sure they get the best service. The bride wants the cake to be placed in a specific order and I had to go there to make sure everything is perfectly done.

I run a cake shop (Jenny's Palate) and I'm one of the best bakers in LA. My love for baking started when I was in high school. I stayed with my grandmother most of the time she loves baking for the family and neighbors. I started learning from her. My grandmother was so impressed with my creativity when baking so she advised that I should be a pâtissier in future. That is what I do now.

I introduce new types of cakes to my customers every one month. It's a business strategy I came up with to keep them coming and to attract new people. I also have a cafe for those who are interested in eat-in. I bake for companies, weddings, birthdays and any other celebrations you can think of. All you have to do is place your order and tell me what you want. Business is booming for me and I am proud of my achievements.

I discovered the cake has not been placed on its stand, and the wedding reception will start in an hour.

" Nicky, what the hell are you doing, you were supposed to have placed the fucking cake on the stand" I shouted at my assistant.

Nicky is my assistant and also a friend. He is charming, handsome with blue eyes, blonde hair in his 20's and he is good at what he does. sometimes I shout at him to get things done. This is business, I don't want him slacking because he is my friend.He is in charge when am not around.

"What the hell is going on here". I can be fun but when it comes to my business, I bite no matter who you might be. What can I say, sometimes you have to be the beauty and the beast.

"We had a problem with the manager bringing in the right stand, but it's all sorted now. We will be done before you know it. So sweety, calm down."

"Burgers!!!" I exclaimed, "So are we almost set?"

"Yes" He replied with a smile

"Okay, hand over to the bride's family when you finish with your team and then move. We've got another project already."

"Okay dear"

"I have an appointment now, I will be on my way, see you at the office. Good work Nick" I winked at him and walked out.

I was walking towards the reception when I heard my phone ring, a message. I quickly bring it out to see who it was from. It's Cassy, my best friend. We've been bestie since high school. She is pretty with curly blonde, deep brown eyes and got a shape of a model. We party hard together, go shopping and partners in crime. She works for a law firm and striving to be a partner, that girl has a big dream. When we walk on the street together we turn heads. I'm beautiful, sexy, sassy, sometimes crazy, too straightforward for my own good, Cassy is the opposite the sensible one. I'm five foot three tall, piercing green eyes, high cheekbones, brunette with nice curves. Growing up I've won several beauty contests. I was popular without even trying in high school and college.

I love life and I enjoy it to the fullest. When you walk into my office. the first thing you see on the wall is a portrait that reads" LIFE IS SHORT, BUY THE SHOES, DRINK THE WINE, ORDER THE DESSERTS". My friend thinks am crazy but it works for me.

"Babe, where are you, you better get yourself here or I will run away with the sexy dude looking at me right now"

I Smiled and replied, "Hey, sweety, will be with you in 15 minutes, Cheeky you". I was supposed to meet her for lunch. Been a while we had lunch together because We've been busy. I miss her.

I was looking at my phone when I bumped into something hard. I quickly hold onto whatever it was to steady myself, then I move away a bit, looked up and who I saw left my mouth hanging.

"Oh my god, I've got me a Greek God" I whispered

I look at him from head to toe, he amazingly tall and got the face that stops you from breathing for seconds. He has a nice bone structure, slightly tan skin, rich chocolate hair with thick eyelashes, pink lips that make me want to feel how it will move when he kisses me. I shake my head with the intention of taking that thought out of my mind. How did I notice all that in seconds, am officially crazy, I thought.

"Excuse me" the Greek god sounded angry.

"What!!!" I asked

"What?" He frowned.

"I'm sorry I bumped into you," I said coming back to my senses.

" You should always look where you go woman" he barked at me drawing attention to us "don't go around bumping into people that have better thing to do with their lives"

Oh no, did he just say that? I looked at him surprised at his outburst, you just made a mistake Mr.

"What do you mean you jerk, I just apologized to you. Do you even know me?, and how do you know I don't have things to do with my life? why don't you give me something to do sucker" I glared at him, "What a rude human being"

He seems shocked at my outrage. Did I talk too much I wondered, who cares? More people gathered to see what was going on.

"Who are you," he asked

"And who are you, not that I care," I said eyeing him.

"Well am Evan Rider" he answered

Evan Rider? The name sounds familiar and then it clicked, Evan Rider, the billionaire I have seen on almost every business page in the country, I'm in Evan Resort right now, he owns this place. "Damn" I whispered. That doesn't mean he should be rude to me, he doesn't feed me for Christ sake.

I looked at him more determined, "So?" I asked

"Did you just say, SO?" he exclaimed

"Yes, I don't care what your name is. What I know is that you are rude. if you will excuse me, I have got places to go". I just need to get out of there. Being close to him is killing me, he is so attractive.

I pushed him out of the way and walk towards the entrance of the hotel. I swear, I can still feel his eyes on me as I walk out. I prayed I have not bitten more than I can chew. Rich men can be scary sometimes, but I have to hold my head up high. I am taking shit from no one.

I quickly walked to my car, sat down for a minute to calm my nerves. I may look strong and sassy, within me I know I am a softy. I took a deep breath, start my car and quickly drove off to see Cassy. I hoped to never meet him again.

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