Maeve Hiraya, a spirited teacher from Manila, arrives in Bacolod for a professional seminar, ready to dive into the city's history and culture. On the first day, she meets Javier Lopez, Bacolod's youngest mayor-a charismatic yet reserved leader known for his dedication to the city. Maeve's warm, grounded personality immediately stands out to Javier, and despite his usual detachment, he finds himself gravitating toward her.
Over ten days, Maeve and Javier cross paths in both planned and surprising ways: quiet breakfasts before sessions, moments under Bacolod's starry skies, and even spontaneous outings. Maeve sees the man behind the title-someone weighed down by the city's expectations yet harboring a rare kindness and vision for Bacolod's future.
But as their connection deepens, Javier wrestles with the challenges of his public image, a demanding schedule, and the distance he's always maintained to protect himself. Can he find room in his heart for a relationship that doesn't fit the orderly life he's built, or will his duties pull him away from a love he never expected?
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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