" Word is a lot of companies tried to partner with SamAsh for their algorithm , but all were turned down . Yvonne , what are our chances this time ? " Tyson asked . " We're fully prepared . As long as we secure this partnership , our families ' annual profits will increase at least fivefold ," Yvonne answered confidently . Tyson did the math in his head . If profits really multiplied five times , the Shanks family could finally escape its crisis . After a moment of thought , he muttered , " If only we could meet the developer of Ash Algorithm . " " Probably overseas . Hardly any chance to make contact , " Yvonne replied . When they arrived outside SamAsh headquarters , Yvonne's team was already waiting . Two men and a woman had come - her assistant and close friend Wendy , along with two senior managers from Holmes Corp. The executives greeted her politely . " Ms. Yvonne . " Wendy , carrying Yvonne's bag , quickly fell into step behind her . Yvonne exuded the presence of a seasoned professional , her aura sharp and commanding . " Mr. Shanks is coming with us today . He'll be observing ." The two companies had collaborated for years , so everyone already knew one another . Given how Yvonne had been positioning herself as the future mistress of Holmes Corp , no one questioned her decisions . Just as the group moved to enter the building , a rideshare car pulled up . Ashley stepped out , thanked the driver , and hurried toward the company , résumé in hand . She was focused on the time , not even glancing at the others . Tyson and Yvonne , however , both froze as their eyes landed on her . Neither expected to see her here . Ashley's interview had already been arranged with Sam . Though he had saved her an office , he respected her decision to start from the bottom . To him , it wasn't a setback - it was the perfect way for her to relearn every part of the business , to rebuild from scratch . He still planned to surprise her afterward , showing her the office he had prepared : top - of - the - line equipment and everything they had once dreamed about in their youth . He believed that once she saw it , she wouldn't be able to resist stepping into that room and reclaiming their shared dream . Meanwhile , Ashley walked to the reception desk . " I'm here for an interview . I have an appointment with Mr. Wayne from HR . Could you show me the way ? " The receptionist escorted her to the elevator and pointed her in the right direction . Ashley had just opened her mouth to thank her when a harsh voice called from behind . " Ashley , stop right there ." She turned to see Tyson and Yvonne striding toward her . She wasn't surprised to see Yvonne - after all , they were in the same industry . Tyson grabbed her arm and pulled her aside , Yvonne trailing behind . " What are you doing here ? Do you even realize Liam is in the hospital ? He's weak and needs his mother , yet 1/2 09:53 Wed , Sep 17 Yvonne's eyes fell on the résumé in Ashley's hand , and she raised her brows . " You're job hunting ? " It made sense . Ashley had given up all her shares and money . With nothing left to her name , finding a job was the only way to survive . Inside , Yvonne sneered . A so - called elite who got into a top university only because of donations - her master's degree probably bought with connections too . She had no real skills . Did she really think becoming an independent woman was that easy ? But Yvonne kept her mockery to herself . Tyson reached for the résumé , but Ashley pulled it out of his grasp . " What I do is none of your business . " " Your top priority right now is to get pregnant again , not this nonsense . A job ? What job could you possibly get ? Other than spending money and chasing after men , what else do you know ? Stop embarrassing yourself . The Shanks and Holmes families don't need you to earn a living - we can feed you." Ashley stared at him , stunned . This was her own brother . She forced down her emotions . Maybe once , they had loved her . But now , they valued Yvonne more . Maybe they still claimed to care , but they had never truly paid attention to her . When it came down to it , they had weighed their options and abandoned her . To them , Ashley was worthless . She looked him in the eye , her voice cold . " Two years in prison - I'll count that as repaying the Shanks family for raising me . From now on , what I do is no longer yours to control ." Without another word , she turned and walked back into the building . She was already running late . Tyson moved as if to follow , but Yvonne tugged at his arm . " Tyson , we have an appointment with Mr. Sam . " He had no choice but to stop . Still fuming , he approached the receptionist . " Excuse me , what positions are you currently hiring for ? " The young woman at the desk answered politely , " We're looking for janitors at the moment . " At once , Tyson's face darkened . In his mind , that could only mean Ashley had come to apply for a janitorial job . The thought made his chest tighten . If word got out that the Shanks family's daughter was cleaning floors for a living , how could their family ever show its face again ? Send Gifts 10 ( Title: Cooking My Way Back to Love Author: CrushReel Genre: Modern, Revenge, Drama Status: ongoing In "Cooking My Way Back to Love" by CrushReel, Chef Leon Kennedy, once renowned as the "King of Cooking," spirals into despair following his wife's tragic demise in a car accident. Plunged into homelessness, he clings to his loyal dog as his sole anchor amidst loss and desolation. Amidst the ruins of his former life, Leon grapples with profound grief and seeks solace in the art of cooking—the very passion that once defined him. 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