What he couldn't understand was how Ashley could eat with such appetite when another man was fussing over her , serving her food right in front of her husband . She could actually eat like that ? A married woman , letting herself be treated so intimately by a single man outside her home - did she have no idea what virtue meant ? The more Grayson thought about it , the angrier he became , and the faster he drank . When Yvonne returned to sit beside him , she caught the sight of him glancing at Ashley and then downing another full glass of wine in one gulp . He finished the glass , poured more , and kept drinking : Yvonne still hadn't gotten over her own anger , and the sight only made her mood darker . She lifted her glass , clinking it with the president of another company seated nearby . That man had long wanted to poach her talents , and he had been trying to pursue her as well . Yvonne deliberately toasted him , trying to pull Grayson's attention back . But then Grayson suddenly set down his glass and stood up , as though he were about to walk straight toward Ashley . Fury boiled in Yvonne's chest . He wasn't paying attention to her at all - he was about to go to Ashley ? Her mind raced . No one in the industry knew about Grayson and Ashley's secret marriage . If he went over there now and revealed their relationship in public , what then ? She had long been seen as his natural partner , a perfect match . Many had even praised them openly as a couple blessed by heaven , and Grayson had never denied it . If he exposed the truth now , how would people look at her ? Where would her dignity go ? She was not some nameless nobody in this industry ! Weighing all these consequences in an instant , Yvonne reached out and grabbed Grayson's arm . When he looked down , she leaned her head against his shoulder , covering her forehead with her hand and murmuring softly , " Grayson , I think I've had too much ." 1/2 Sam's eyes stayed fixed on Grayson and Yvonne as he replied , " This trash shouldn't have been served in the first place . Better toss it in the garbage . " The man beside him laughed awkwardly . " I'll let the chef know to pull that dish . " Under the table , Ashley discreetly gave Sam a thumbs - up . Brother , this was high - level sarcasm at its finest . Grayson wasn't drunk , only consumed by his own temper . Watching his secret wife flirt so openly under his nose was making his head feel heavy . Ashley wasn't some teenage girl anymore . Yet even after prison , in such a short time she had already caught the attention of another man . " And not just any man - but Sam , a man of real standing . Grayson couldn't help but feel that something that was his , however unwanted , was being coveted by someone else . Even if he'd left it unused , cast aside , the fact of someone else taking it was intolerable . Men - successful men - were territorial . Yvonne noticed he was still watching Ashley and her stomach twisted . " Grayson , my head hurts . I feel awful , " The man who had been drinking with her earlier immediately stood up . " Ms. Yvonne seems drunk . My driver's waiting outside . Let me take you home . " Grayson , still sober enough , was clear on one thing : Ashley was his wife . They weren't divorced yet . Yvonne , though , was different - smart , beautiful , capable . If he let another man take her home tonight , the damage could be far worse . Grayson brushed away the man's hand . " No need . I'll take her myself ." With his arm supporting her , the two excused themselves and left ahead of the others . Yvonne tilted her eyes just enough to cast one last look at Ashley before leaving . In the end , she felt she had won . Ashley was no different from her useless mother . When Yvonne left , Ashley was still focused on her food . Eating well , keeping up her nutrition - doctor's orders . 2/3 09:56 Wed , Sep 17 She didn't notice Yvonne's glance , nor the little victory gesture she exchanged with Wendy as she went . So she didn't see the smug contempt in Wendy's eyes either . It was the look of a victor at a defeated rival . But Ashley wouldn't have understood anyway , because the battlefield where they fought for wins and losses was one she never cared to step foot in . Send Gifts 10 C B 312 09:56 Wed , Sep 17 Not a Wife , Not a Mom : She's an IT Boss Now ! 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.