CHAPTER 2
1056 Words
Adeline's POV
After hours of dealing with emails and orders, I finally decided it
was time to call it a day. My head still ached slightly from earlier,
but I managed to keep calm and finish my work.
I stood up and gathered my things, I went to meet my staff to let
them know I was leaving early
"Naria, Cara, Diego, Scott and Shannon" I called, walking toward
the kitchen, "I'm heading out early today, is that okay?
"Of course, Adeline. Everything's under control. Don't worry about a
thing" Naria said
"Thanks, Naria. And don't let Shannon burn the muffins this time" I
teased earning a light chuckle from Cara, who was slicing
strawberries.
"One time, Adeline! One time!" Shannon exclaimed, throwing her
hands up sarcastically
"Mm-hmm, can't be too careful" I said grinning "See you tomorrow"
With a wave, I headed for the back door and slipped out into the
alley behind the bakery.
The warm yet chilly afternoon breeze hit me as I walked toward
where I'd parked my car, ready to finally get home, relax erase every
trace of Theo from my mind but when I approached the car I saw it,
a flat tire.
"Are you kidding me?" I muttered
And then I saw the note stuck to my window, I yanked it off, and
Theodore's scribble greeted me:
"Since you're so stingy and you're rich and all, I'm sure a
flat tire is nothing you can't afford."
I crumpled the note in a fist "Stingy? Theo? This is so petty even for
you!" I cursed under my breath and gave the flat tire a hard kick
which backfired causing the pain to shoot through my leg instead.
Sighing, I walked back to the bakery, but this time I decided to use
the front entrance. As I walked through the front entrance, I
collided with someone
"I'm so sorry..." I began to apologize before looking up and then I
froze.
The woman I'd bumped into was none other than Gwendolyn Cavill,
Tall, with brown hair perfectly styled, and wearing an elegant dress
that screamed wealth, she had become one of my customers last
week when she ordered a cake.
"Oh dear, you seem a little flustered, Is everything alright?"
Gwendolyn said her voice concerned
I cleared my throat "Oh, Mrs. Cavill I'm fine, just a minor problem
that's all"
"Well, I'm glad it's not too serious" she said before glancing around
the bakery "But I'm here for my order, the cake I ordered for
tonight's event?"
"Right! Of course! Let me grab that for you."
I hurried to the back and retrieved the cake from the fridge, a three-
tiered cake decorated with gold leaf and edible flowers. One of my
favorite creations yet
"Adeline you are back?" Naria asked approaching me then she saw
the cake I was holding and asked again "Wait is Gwendolyn here?"
"Yes" I said excited
"Oh my god well don't keep her waiting hurry and take it to her".
She said practically pushing me out front
And I composed myself and hurried to where Gwendolyn stood and
her eyes lit up the moment she saw me
"Oh my, Adeline, this is simply excellent!" She exclaimed "You've
outdone yourself as always"
"Thank you" I replied relieved she was pleased with the cake "I hope
it will be perfect for tonight
"I'm sure it will be, you know, you should come by tonight, I think
you'd enjoy it plus, I'd love for you to meet some of our guests"
I blinked in surprise. "Oh, I...I wouldn't want to trespass..."
"Nonsense, darling, It would be my pleasure" she said with a wide
smile "Here let's take the cake to my car"
I nodded and followed her out, carefully balancing the cake as we
walked. As we approached the car I noticed a tall man leaning
against the driver's side door, speaking on the phone. and I instantly
realized who it was.
Damon Cavill
I had seen pictures of him before in tabloids and magazines, he was
the second son of the Cavill family, out of three and he was set to
take over Cavill Oils. The most successful sector of the Cavill
empire. He has already done so much for the sector, and everyone
sings praises of how great of a COO he will become, seeing him in
person felt like a cruel dream he was so striking, and I was
fascinated by him
"How did the call go?" Gwendolyn asked as she approached him
Damon ended his call and pocketed his phone, turning his gaze
toward his mother and then me, his eyes lingered on mine for a
moment, before they returned to his mother "All good, Everything's
taken care of"
His voice was smooth and soft as he spoke to his mother and a
warm smile was spread on his lips
Gwendolyn hummed "Good to hear Adeline, this is my son Damon.
Damon, this is Adeline, the talented woman behind the beautiful
cake for tonight"
Damon's eyes landed back on mine and this time he gave me a small
smile "Nice to meet you, Adeline"
"Likewise" I managed to say, even though my voice sounded a little
shaky
God, Theo never had this effect on me but then again it's Damon
we're talking about here
He stepped forward to take the cake from me, and his fingers
brushed against mine as I handed it over
"Thank you" I said stepping back
Jesus Adeline get a grip on yourself it's just a man!
A voice in my head said making me clear my throat to compose
myself
Gwendolyn didn't seem to notice the internal struggle I was having
thanks to her son, she was focused on getting into the car until she
said "Adeline you'll come tonight, yes? I'll send a driver to pick you
up, just text me your address"
"Oh, um, sure" I said, still trying to recover "I'll be ready"
"Lovely, I'll see you tonight then" She smiled one last time before
slipping into the car and Damon helped her close the door he gave
me a brief nod before entering the driver's seat and drove away
I stood there for a moment, processing everything that just
happened.
Gwendolyn Cavill had invited me to one of her events, and I just
met Damon Cavill...
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