I was immediately greeted by the rich, savory aroma of roasting garlic and rosemary when I pushed the door open. Mae was standing at the massive marble island, her hands dusted with flour as she expertly kneaded a mound of fresh dough. Rosa was sitting on one of the tall velvet barstools, a steaming mug of tea cupped in her hands, scrolling absentmindedly through her phone.The moment the doors swung shut behind me, both women looked up."Well, look who it is," Rosa grinned, her dark eyes instantly lighting up with mischievous energy. She took one look at my tailored emerald suit and the lingering smirk on my face. "You look entirely too pleased with yourself for a woman who just spent the entire afternoon swimming with corporate sharks. Drink?""Wine, please. The biggest glass we own," I said, dropping my leather tote onto a vacant stool and sinking into the one beside it. I let out a long, dramatic sigh, kicking off my heels and letting my toes sink into the heated stone floor.Mae
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