Gregory, the name whispered with fear and respect in the city's underworld, was the mafia boss. He was powerful, ruthless, and driven by an ambition that burned hotter than the sun. Gregory saw people as tools, pawns in his game to climb to the very top. He didn't believe in love or sentimentality, only in power and control.
But then he met Katris. A simple girl from the wrong side of the tracks, she wasn't a threat, just a pawn in a different kind of game. He offered her a deal - money in exchange for her hand in marriage. It was a cold, calculated move to solidify his power and secure a valuable asset.
But will this calculated arrangement change him? Will his control over everything turn into something deeper with Katris? Or will she be just another pawn in his ruthless quest for ultimate power?
The question is, can a man like Gregory Figuarroa fall in love, or will he simply use Katris to fuel his ambition?
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.