Working for a perfectionist man was Vior's worst nightmare. She had no choice but to acquiesce, enduring his constant insults and criticisms for four months. It was her internship that kept her there; otherwise, she would have resigned right away. Freedom awaited her in just a few months, and that was the only thing keeping her sane.
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Rowdy, as a head chef couldn't bear any mistake from his workers. Everything had to be perfect, down to the tiniest detail. He had listed a strict set of rules for his employees to follow. These rules posed no problem for most of them, but were a constant hurdle for Vior, his messy match, who always seemed to get on his nerves. Pointing out her every silly mistake became a chore, draining his energy. He hated imperfections. It infuriated him that despite her flaws, she seemed to find happiness, a state that forever eluded him.
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Four months wasn't a long time, yet within that timeframe, they learned a surprising amount from each other. Rowdy, frustrated by Vior's infectious cheer despite her "messiness," and Vior, challenged by Rowdy's relentless standards, both discovered a profound truth: happiness doesn't lie in being flawless, and sometimes, mistakes can be the secret ingredient to success.
MARCH 2024
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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