BILLIONAIRE’S PLAY THING
But instead, his mouth softened into the faintest hint of something, approval, maybe, or recognition.
“I’ll assist you,” he said simply.
Relief washed through me.
The kitchen surprised me. For all the house’s grandeur, the kitchen wasn’t some sprawling, industrial thing meant for a team of chefs. It was sleek, functional, but modest compared to the rest of the house. It looked lived-in. Real.
The butler guided me through the pantry, his movements precise. “Something warm,” I murmured, almost to myself. “Comfort food.”
He nodded, and soon enough, ingredients were on the counter: pasta, fresh tomatoes, garlic, herbs. A meal that was simple, human, but still carried the weight of care.
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