Not a Wife , Not a Mom : She's an IT Boss Now ! But Wendy went on , sneering , " Yvonne , don't you see ? This woman thinks that just because she can stand beside Mr. Sam , she can steal your spotlight . " Yvonne's voice was cool . " She's Ashley , the Shanks family's daughter . My sister ." Wendy's expression changed instantly . She had clearly heard plenty about this woman before . " So that's it . No wonder . A stray out of prison . Yvonne , you need to be more careful - don't go throwing words like ' sister ' around so casually . " Ashley's eyes narrowed . " Are you two finished with your little performance ? " Yvonne gave a soft apology . " I'm sorry . Wendy is my assistant and my close friend . She's always been outspoken and fiery . Please forgive her Ashley shot her a cold sidelong look . She was just like her mistress of a mother exactly the same . And Yvonne's memory must really be lacking , because Ashley had already seen Susan pull stunts like this when she was ten years old . " What kind of mother , what kind of daughter . And what kind of friends you keep . " The words had barely left her lips when a harsh male voice rang out behind her . " Ashley , apologize to Yvonne . " The moment she heard Tyson's voice , her stomach turned . Whose big brother was he , anyway ? Forget it . He had long since stepped into the role of being Yvonne's brother instead of hers . Tyson strode up , pressing her to apologize . At the same time , Wendy hooked her arm through Tyson's as if she belonged there . Seeing this , Ashley suddenly understood . So Wendy had latched onto Tyson . And since she was also Yvonne's ally , of course she would attack Ashley directly . They were all on the same side , working together to drive her out of the family . Their common interests 1/3 09:56 Wed , Sep 17 The next moment , Wendy leaned against Tyson's arm and pouted . " I didn't know she was your sister . But honestly , doesn't she seem like someone who never attends these kinds of events ? Anyone else here would at least give Yvonne some respect . " Tyson's male pride swelled at the feel of a woman clinging to him , her voice sweet and coaxing . To him , even if she were wrong , he had to give her support . And besides , he'd just heard Ashley insult both Susan and Yvonne in the same breath . Now that Susan and Yvonne lived under the Shanks family roof , and their father favored Yvonne so highly . Tyson naturally felt that for the sake of family harmony and appearances , it was better to wrong his sister than to wrong them . Most of the time , he thought it didn't matter if his own people were forced to swallow grievances . And after all , what was an apology ? Just one sentence , said sincerely . No real cost . But Ashley looked at him as though he were some kind of monster . That look pierced straight into Tyson , stinging hard . " You're not a child anymore . Still being rebellious ? I told you to apologize . Didn't you hear me ? " Ashley once believed she mattered enough to her family that she could afford her pride , even when it meant heading to prison with her head held high . But now she knew better than anyone what her place really was . People might act foolish once , but only once . Her voice was firm . " Apologize ? For what ? " Tyson's reply came fast . " I know exactly what kind of people Susan and Yvonne are . Here , she holds real influence . With her character and her ability , you should apologize ." Ashley almost laughed from the fury . " Character and ability ? Ha ... ha ... " She stopped , her expression sharpening as her voice cut cold . " That makes her even less deserving . " She turned and strode away , straight toward Sam's side , leaving the three of them fuming behind her . Wendy clung tighter to Tyson , whining , " Did you see that attitude ? " Tyson , after repeated failures to rein Ashley in , only felt his authority as her brother slipping further away . Rage simmered , and he vowed to find a chance to deal with her privately - to teach her a lesson she wouldn't forget . But Yvonne was the one who carried Ashley's words deepest in her chest . For the first time , her poised , elegant mask slipped , her face tightening with open anger . Ashley - what was she ? How dare she question Yvonne's character and ability ? She was celebrated in the industry , the star at the center of every gathering . And Ashley ? Just a pampered 2/3 09:56 Wed , Sep 17 daughter , a pretty vase . A spoiled young miss who'd been lucky enough to be born rich and marry well . And she thought she could compare with her ? The three of them were each burning with their own anger . Ashley returned to her seat to find two dishes already placed in her bowl . Sam , used to countless business banquets , knew exactly what was good and what wasn't . He had picked the best and placed them in front of her . She really was hungry , and the food was good . For once , her appetite was strong , and she ate without stopping . Sam spoke with others now and then , but his fork always circled back , quietly serving Ashley . Send Gifts 10 1 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.