LOVE BEYOND FORTUNE

Chloe Wallace stood at the lounge of Beverly Hills hotel, diamonds sparkling on her neck and ears, and her designer gown shimmered in the light. She looked around the lounge, sipping her wine, exuding elegance, confidence and control. Her mind wandered to her business, Wallace Motors, which had expanded and grown under her leadership, making her one of the most influential woman in the world. Her assistant came to whisper something to her, and they went to the hall together. "Miss Wallace, you should try this" A young, handsome man in his early 30's approached Chloe as soon as she entered the hall. Chloe took a bite, and she closed her eyes, savoring the taste. "Hmm. It's so good" Chloe said. "Really?" The young man, Ryan asked happily. "Yes. Can I have more?" Chloe asked. "Sure" Ryan handed a plate to her. He wondered why she isn't ignoring him tonight. "I can introduce you to the chef, you should taste more of his dishes, he is a good cook" Ryan tried to impress her. "Why not. I want to see the Mastermind behind this delicacy" Chloe said with a smile. Unfortunately she is in a good mood today. "Mr Black please come" Ryan called the chef over. "This is Miss Wallace, the CEO of Wallace Motors" Ryan introduced. "Hello ma'am, I am Roger Black, the chef in charge of this event" Roger introduced himself. Chloe wondered why this man didn't fawn over her like other people. "I see. I must commend you, You're such a good cook. Can I taste more of your dishes?" Chloe asked, interested. "Sure. Please follow me to the kitchen" Roger said with Chloe following behind, leaving Ryan all alone. They got to the kitchen and the sweet aroma filled Chloe's nose. "Wow! Tantalizing!" Chloe said, already impressed. This Roger looks handsome and reserved, and he even knows how to cook, she will definitely shoot her shot. "Thanks. So, this is my signature dish, Black Truffle Pasta" Roger introduced his signature dish and served Chloe a plate. Chloe was amazed. "This is even better than the one they sell at Providence" Chloe praised him. "Thanks ma'am, but I can't be compared with the chef at Providence, they are better than I am" Roger said, as he introduced more dishes to her. "Thank you so much Roger, you made my evening" Chloe said happily. She really enjoyed the time she spent with him. "It's a pleasure ma'am" Roger said. "So, can I have your number?" Chloe asked. There's no way she's letting this man slip off her hands. "I only give people my number for business purpose"Roger said with a straight face. "It's actually for business. Actually, I have a business dinner next week and I'll like you to be the chef" Chloe said. She has been looking for a good chef, now she has finally found one. "I'll be happy to help" They exchanged numbers and Chloe went back upstairs. Chloe happen to run into 2 spoilt heiress. "Who do we have here? The arrogant billionaire. I thought you don't attend functions like this. Why did you suddenly change your mind?" One of the girls, Ava asked mockingly. Chloe glance at the drunk girl an shook her head, preparing to leave, when the other girl, Mia pulled her and they both struggled. Mia mistakenly stepped on Chloe's dress and ripped it. "OMG, what have I done?" Mia quickly panicked. That dress is a limited Chanel dress which cost over $50,000. "You fool, I will deal with you later" Chloe rushed into a room and closed the door. She just called her assistant to bring another set of clothes for her when the door was pushed open from outside. She thought it was her assistant, but was shocked to that it was the bathroom door and the person who came out is a man. "Who are you?"Chloe asked angrily. Roger turn around and was shocked to see Chloe in his room. "Miss Wallace, it is rude to enter people's room without permission" Roger said angrily. It was then Chloe realized that she has really entered someone's room. "I didn't know. Just allow me to stay here for few minutes till my assistant comes" Chloe said. Roger glanced at her and didn't say anything. There's no point arguing with someone that can't even say sorry. "What happened to your dress?" Roger asked when he noticed. I don't want to talk about it" Chloe said. The room was silent for a while until Chloe broke the silence.. "My assistance is still not here, can I borrow one of your shirt?" Chloe asked. "Sure" Roger only had few shirt because he didn't plan on staying in the hotel for long. Chloe looked at the brandless shirt in disdain and almost hissed. "Is this all you have?" Chloe asked. "Yes". Chloe had no choice than to choose a black shirt that looks better than the rest. "I'll get you a new one in return" Chloe said. She might as well get him an expensive shirt. "No need, it's just a shirt. You can take it if you like it" Roger said. That shirt is the most expensive shirt he has and it cost $500, he didn't want to give it away like that, but he has no choice. "If you say so. I'll leave then" Chloe called her assistant and walked away. The following day, Chloe went to the mall to get few things when she saw 2 girls bullying a young girl. "Why don't you ask your brother for money? You and your brother are paupers, just because he was asked to cook at Beverly Hills hotel yesterday doesn't mean you're now part of the upper echelon. You don't belong here, so, you should keep going to cheap malls and boutique, you don't belong in our circle" Mia said with a proud face. Monalisa, Roger's younger sister looked at them, tears threatening to fall. "If you spend the little change in your brother's hand to shop, how will you eat? Do you want to be a spendthrift?" Ava asked mockingly. "It's not my brother's money, it is my savings and I want to get a shirt for my brother" Monalisa said innocently. "Can you imagine? Your savings can't buy anything here, so, get out. This mall isn't for people like you.Go to the kitchen, that's where both you and your brother belong!" Mia shouted angrilly. Why will a pheasant come into the same mall the rich use? "I do part time jobs, so, I can actually afford something here" Monalisa said. She didn't like the way they are disrespecting her brother. "Please send this girl out, she is just here to steal" Ava said to one of the saleswoman. The saleswoman was about to ask Monalisa to leave when Chloe appeared. "Touch her if you dare!" Chloe said with an intimidating gaze.