The first time asher spotted Isabella in the busy crowded college hall, he was struck by an unexpected sense of almost curiosity. between all of the students, She seemed almost ethereal. She looks like she doesn't wanna be there, shes cautious about her surroundings, She's also making sure she doesn't stand out, that no one pays her attention. Asher felt an immediate curiosity about her. There was something captivating about her reserved nature, drawing him in like a moth to a flame. he wanted to know more about the girl who seemed poised yet eager to stay unnoticed.
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Isabella Kensington grew up overshadowed by her father, Alexander Kensington, who favored his new family. Her stepsister Ava received most of the attention, while her relationship with her stepmother, Catherine, was distant. Isabella lost her biological mother at fifteen, adding to her isolation. Despite her family's wealth, she struggled with emotional neglect and unknown childhood trauma, which will be revealed later. She found solace in art, using it to cope and assert her identity.
Asher Beaumont was born into wealth, with his father, William Beaumont, being a successful businessman. As the heir to his father's company, Asher faced immense pressure to be perfect. Despite the luxury, his childhood was marked by emotional neglect; his parents were often absent. His mother struggled with severe trauma, leaving her unable to care for him properly. Asher's own trauma, which will be revealed later, adds to his complex character and persistent feelings of isolation.
Tropes :
Enemies to Lovers
Dark Past
Bad boy/good girl
Slowburn
Bully romance
Hidden depths
Forced proximity
Trauma Bonding
Tw: abuse (physical and emotional)
Kidnapping
Violence
Dark themes
Trauma
Mental health issues
Blood
Bullying
Emotional and Physical Abuse
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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