From Ashley's angle , all she could see were his elegant hands flying across the keyboard . The way he sat , his profile , his posture - it was like looking at a painting , something so striking it could be displayed in a gallery . James kept working without lifting his eyes , yet suddenly asked , " Do you want me to change positions ? " Before Ashley could respond , he added with a faint curl of his lips , " Might give you a better view . " Ashley ignored the tease . " Why am I in a hospital ? " " Because I knew you were all alone in that hotel , so I rented a place right next to you , " James said evenly . " My hair dryer broke , so I came by to borrow yours . Knocked , no answer . Turns out you were unconscious . I suppose that makes me the one who saved your life . " Ashley froze . She hadn't realized that after collapsing in pain , anyone had even found her . If not for James , the consequences could have been dire . " Thank you , " she said softly . " Three times in one day , " James mused . " And now a life debt on top of that . Fate really is amusing . " Ashley glanced around . " This room ... it doesn't look like any hospital ward I've seen . " Finally , her gaze shifted from him to the space around her . James explained , " My room . Top - tier VVIP suite . There's only one in the entire hospital . The night view is incredible . Want to see ? " Ashley tested her strength , surprised that her body felt comfortable enough to move . She walked to the window , pulling back the curtain . The city sprawled beneath her in lights , the hospital standing taller than all the surrounding buildings . From this height , the city's most prosperous core glittered like a sea of jewels . Extravagant . He even made a hospital room into a private penthouse . " Living alone is dangerous for a patient ," James reminded her . " Don't you have family you can lean on- " He stopped short when Ashley suddenly asked , " Why is it so noisy out there ? " She moved toward the door . Opening it a crack , she froze . There was Grayson , carrying Yvonne in his arms , striding toward a nearby ward while speaking with a doctor . " She had a few too many tonight . She's very drunk . But the tears streaking her face were very real . His elegant hand lifted to brush them away . " Grayson's nothing , " he said coldly . " Leaving his wife to suffer alone , while clinging to another woman like that . " Ashley shook her head . " You're wrong . My existence is what's delaying their rightful progress . " James snorted . " He could divorce you if that's what he wanted . Then he'd be free to dote on anyone . A man like that was never worth the resources you wasted on him . " Ashley's eyes sharpened . " You investigated me that thoroughly ? " James gave a careless shrug . " I'm only looking out for my kidneys . " Their exchange was interrupted by a commotion in the hall . A team of doctors hurried past , all rushing toward Yvonne's ward . James arched a brow . " For a drunk woman ? That much fanfare ? Anyone who didn't know better would think . it was a critical surgery ." James ' appearance was striking - refined , dangerously beautiful , tinged with a coldness that kept others at arm's length . But spending time with him revealed the truth : sharp - tongued , attentive , a complete contrast to his outward aloofness . Meanwhile , inside Yvonne's room , a cluster of medical staff hovered around her bed . Grayson asked anxiously , " How is she ? " The chief physician answered respectfully , " Mr. Grayson , Ms. Yvonne is fine . Once she finishes her IV drip , she'll sleep , and when she wakes tomorrow she'll be completely normal . She can return to her usual schedule without issue . " 2/3 67 % 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. 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. 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