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Hence, Blake had never considered this man, Wilson Burke, as part of his family.
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If Blake were still as powerless as he had been five years ago, perhaps Wilson would have handled the situation on his own, quietly and without confrontation
But now, Blake controlled the vast Sherwood Group–his influence was massive, and his temper unpredictable.
Without the certainty that he could overpower Blake, Wilson knew better than to provoke him.
He forced a smile, though it barely resembled one. “Blake, if you’re so interested in this woman, I’ll back off and let you have your fun. Why escalate things with me? After all, we’re-”
“Leave!” Blake’s cold, sharp command immediately silenced him.
His voice wasn’t loud, but the authority behind it left no room for argument.
Wilson had long relied on his connections with the Sherwoods to chase after women and push people around, getting away with it as long as it didn’t interfere with the family’s interests.
Blake had usually turned a blind eye, but Wilson had really crossed a line.
Seeing the unmistakable anger flicker across Blake’s face, Wilson instinctively took a step back.
He knew Blake wasn’t interested in women, and this outburst seemed like a chance for Blake to put him in his place.
With the current power dynamics, Wilson knew it was best to back off–at least for the moment.
Muttering a curse under his breath, he abandoned his meal, his face flushed with both embarrassment and rage, and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.
Blake gave Lonnie a brief nod before gently pulling the still–dazed Caroline with him as they left the
room.
Once they were downstairs, Caroline stopped, her face showing a mix of confusion and gratitude. “Dr. Sherwood, I really appreciate you stepping in today.”
With so many people around, no one had offered her help.
If it weren’t for Blake, she wasn’t sure how things would have turned out.
But his intervention had been more intense than expected. She was surprised by how quickly he had acted.
It was a sharp contrast to his usual calm, composed manner.
Blake turned to face her, his expression softening slightly. “It was nothing. But I’m curious–why did you start working as a personal chef? I thought you were…
He almost asked why she had shifted from studying fashion design to becoming a chef, but then he stopped himself.
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They weren’t that close yet, and it wouldn’t make sense for him to know about her profession at this point in time.
So, he chose his words more carefully. “It’s just that, this kind of job might not be the best for you.”
Caroline lowered her gaze, a bittersweet smile tugging at her lips. “Sometimes, life just pushes you into things.”
When she thought about it, she knew that was true.
She had only two real skills: fashion design and cooking.
But fashion didn’t spark any interest in her, and even if she had pursued it, she wouldn’t have been happy.
So, cooking became her only option.
There was another reason, though–she wanted to run a restaurant, just like she had in her previous life.
But in that life, her brothers had invested, and she only had to do research about food.
But this time, she was alone–she had to rely entirely on herself to lease the same restaurant from her past life.
Seeing the sadness in her eyes, Blake didn’t push her any further on the topic. Instead, he suggested, “How about we grab some lunch?”
Caroline snapped out of her thoughts and nodded. “Sure, but this one’s on me. No arguing.”
After all, he had saved her today, and it only felt right to treat him to a meal as a thank you.
“Alright, then,” Blake agreed, leading the way to the parking lot.
Soon enough, they arrived at a restaurant in Blake’s car
As they sat down to eat, Blake looked across the table at her. “I heard you’re quite the chef. How’s the food here? Does it live up to your standards?”
He had just learned from Lonnie about her reputation as a personal chef and that she had made quite a name for herself in that field.
Caroline gave a small, amused smile, her lips curling just slightly. “You haven’t even tried my cooking yet. How can you be sure I’m any good?”
Earlier at Lonnie’s house, she had prepared an elaborate meal, but Blake hadn’t had the chance to sample it before they left.
“My friend has a very refined palate. If he hired you, you must be good,” Blake said, grinning.
Caroline’s cheeks flushed at the compliment. “Thank you.”
During the three years Fabian was bedridden with a broken leg, she spent most of her time caring for him and experimenting with new recipes.
Now, with the memories from her past life, she had gathered enough experience to be considered a pro.
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Blake paused mid–bite, looking at her thoughtfully. “Having great cooking skills is one thing, but being a personal chef can be risky. You never know when something like today might happen again.”
Caroline acknowledged the truth in his words. But who could guarantee that other jobs didn’t come with their own dangers?
She had finally started to make a name for herself in this field, and she couldn’t just walk away now.
She might not be able to find a better job on such short notice anyway.
She figured if she stayed cautious and maybe kept some self–defense spray handy, she shouldn’t have to worry too much.
