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I can already taste the financial stress paying a professional like him would put me in if I hired him for good, but I’m already thinking of ways to foot the bill. I still need to give Anton time to prove himself, but if he does, I know I want him to stay. And I think everyone else does, too. Even

“No hard feelings,” Anton adds. “Besides, you gave me the fire I needed. Every kitchen needs a little heat, oui?” … The evening rush is in full swing, and I’m feeling that exhilarating mix of adrenaline and contentment that comes from seeing the restaurant function like a well-oiled machine. The

“Here we are,” I announce, gesturing at the controlled chaos around me. Mr. Thompson steps in, his eyes moving critically from the prep stations to the line cooks and finally to Anton, who is still engrossed in his soup. His gaze lingers on the French chef for a few moments, hesitating, before lan

The meeting disperses, and my staff go their separate ways. Karl lingers, shuffling his feet in a way that makes me think he has something on his mind. “Abby, do you have a moment?” “Sure, what’s up?” “If you’re worried about the article, I can help you find a good journalist. Someone who can

“You both need to listen to me,” I begin, and instantly, Chloe’s eyes flash. “No one is going to listen to you,” Chloe hisses. “You need to leave.” “Let her talk, Chloe,” Leah interjects, her voice softer than I expected. Shooting Leah a thankful look, I take a deep breath and steel myself. “G