When Yvonne heard that last line , she ducked her head , but the corners of her lips still lifted slightly . After all these years of effort , Tyson's words were the greatest recognition she could have asked for . She would never forget that day ten years ago . When Faye had stormed into their home with a group of relatives , threatening her mother , Yvonne had hidden in her tiny bedroom , trembling so hard with fear she couldn't come out . Faye had cursed her mother , calling her a homewrecker who had swindled her husband out of money . Yvonne knew the truth - every cent her mother had taken had gone into raising her . But because of that , Faye spat that she was nothing but the daughter of a cheap mistress , doomed to be worthless her entire life . And yet , here she was . Faye's own son had just declared aloud that her daughter wasn't even worthy of being compared to Yvonne . The satisfaction was sweet , but Yvonne quickly smoothed her expression and spoke with gentle persuasion . " Tyson , no matter how much trouble Ashley causes , she's still your sister . You should at least give her a little face in public . People were watching just now . But Tyson wasn't having it . " Face ? She still cares about face ? If she cared about face , she wouldn't be scrubbing floors for a living . A Shanks daughter working as a janitor - what happens when her friends find out how humiliating that is ? " Even though the security guards had escorted him out , Tyson refused to leave . Yvonne had originally planned to return to Holmes Corp to continue discussions about cooperating with SamAsh's algorithm . But seeing Tyson like this , she worried he might lose control and cause an ugly scene here , leaving Sam with a bad impression of her . After weighing it carefully , she decided to stay by his side . Meanwhile , Ashley had taken her mop into the office . Sam quickly grabbed it from her and began mopping up the spilled coffee himself . As he worked , he said casually , " Those are your family ? I could've sworn your brother used to dote on you . " Ashley sat on the sofa , sipping from her cup of coffee , her face weary . " Things in the Shanks family have changed too much these past few years . Nothing is the same anymore . " Back then , when her father and brothers cherished her , they would never have sent her to prison . They never would have thought anything she did could bring them shame . Even if she had dressed as a beggar and gone begging on the street , they would have praised her for playing the part well . 1/3 54 Sep 68 % Sam said , " That algorithm is yours . But it looks like your brother and the Holmes family are trying to strike a deal . I can't decide this one alone , so ... what do you think ? " Ashley shook her head . " I developed Ash Algorithm , but you and our teacher put your effort into it too . How could it be mine alone to decide ? " Sam met her gaze . " Without you , there would be no Ash Algorithm . Both the teacher and I have said it before : as long as it can be used , the rest is up to you . Even he pays you for the right to use it - of course I will too . We're of one mind on this . Liy , these past few years this algorithm has made you a lot of money . Haven't you thought about how you'd like to spend it ? " Ashley looked puzzled . " Spend it ? " " On yourself , " Sam said . " You can't just live in a hotel forever , can you ? I heard you even took a cab this morning . Don't you want to buy a house ? A car ? " Ashley had thought about it . But it all felt like trouble . Her health was uncertain . Who knew how long she would last ? Buying property meant leaving behind burdens for others to deal with after she was gone .. And the only person she could trust with anything was Sam . She didn't want to trouble him more than she already had . She gave him a faint smile . " The hotel is fine . Cabs are convenient enough . At least I don't have to worry about driving myself ." When her coffee was finished , Sam had already mopped the floor clean . At the door , his assistant stood frozen in shock . A strange woman sat inside sipping coffee , while their president was on his knees mopping the floor ? What kind of upside - down world was this ? Just as the assistant was wondering who this woman was , Sam waved her over . " Go to my office and get a full set of office supplies ready for the data department . " The assistant stared , stunned . The president himself cleaning up after her , and then assigning her to the lowest - level department in the company ? The data department - wasn't that where even interns could do the work ? Ashley rose and said politely to the assistant , " Thank you . " The assistant blinked , surprised . For someone dressed so simply , she was strikingly beautiful - short , neat hair that gave her a touch of boldness , and her voice was soft and gentle . 213 09:54 Wed , Sep 17 Sam insisted on escorting Ashley to the department personally . She tried to refuse , but he wouldn't take no for an answer . In the end , she had no choice but to let him . Once inside the data department , Ashley could see the records of every project the company had worked on in the past few years . Running data might have been basic work , but to her it felt like piecing together the six years she had lost , one fragment at a time . The department offices were on the lower floors , as far from the executive suite as possible . So when the president himself appeared , escorting a new hire , jaws dropped . And not only that - Sam even helped her arrange her desk . Ashley had to stop him . " That's enough , I can handle it . " But Sam still fussed . " You've never held a regular job before . What if you don't adapt well ? " Ashley gave him a wry smile . " You forget how fast I adapt ? " Sam thought about it , and finally nodded . She was right . Reluctantly , he headed back upstairs . Around her , the data department staff whispered among themselves , eyes flicking toward Ashley . Young , pretty , and clearly close with the president . And the best part ? They looked good together . An office romance - too easy to start shipping this one . 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. As he navigates the shadows of his past, themes of resilience, redemption, and the unyielding power of love intertwine in this modern tale of heartache and rebirth. Set against a backdrop of culinary mastery and emotional turmoil, "Cooking My Way Back to Love" delves into the depths of human emotion with raw authenticity. CrushReel skillfully crafts a narrative that captures the essence of loss and the arduous journey toward healing in a world marked by tragedy and shattered dreams. Experience the transformative journey of Chef Leon Kennedy as he rediscovers his purpose through the alchemy of flavors and emotions. Available to read online at CrushReel, this gripping drama promises a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.