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Chapter 43 - Friends & Foes

Author: Anney GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-22 10:29:27
Vienna’s POV

My throat tightened. I pressed my palm flat against the cool tile wall, collecting myself.

Let them talk.

I hadn’t clawed my way through heartbreak, betrayal, and sleepless nights just to let idle whispers ruin my morning.

I finished tying my apron and studied myself in the mirror. The custom-fit chef’s uniform hugged my frame perfectly, professional but flattering.

My hair, a chestnut braid coiled into an elaborate updo, was pinned neatly beneath the small cap assigned to the pastry chefs. I adjusted it, lifted my chin, and walked out.

The kitchen buzzed with activity—ovens humming, chefs calling out times and temperatures. The air was a rich blend of sugar, cream, butter, and espresso.

I took a deep breath in. I belonged here.

“Oh, Vienna. There you are,” came a voice as cool as the fridge door. My assistant, Nora, offered me a thin smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Ready for your first full day?”

“Hello, Nora,” I said politely. I wasn’t going to let the gossip a
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