Chapter 3 When Alex came home that night , he handed me a file folder . I froze when I saw " Restaurant Business Plan " written on the first page . " I called a few buddies who own restaurants over lunch . This combines all their experience and advice . Since you actually want to do something , study it carefully . Come ask me if anything doesn't make sense . " I clutched the folder and nodded like a bobblehead . Then I made some excuse about wanting to read through the whole plan and practically sprinted to my room . I pulled my recipe notebook from under the bed , flipped to the last page , and wrote under yesterday's entry : * August 28th : Just because someone loved you once doesn't make them your forever person . The world is beautiful and full of possibilities - learn to love yourself first . Focus on YOU . * After closing the notebook , my heart finally stopped racing from Alex's unexpected gesture . The reason I fell for Candy's bullshit so easily last time was because I'd already caught feelings for Alex . Falling for your sugar daddy is like the number one rule you don't break in this business . But I couldn't help myself . I had to hide it so Alex wouldn't kick me to the curb . But feelings are weird - the more you bottle them up , the worse it gets . So when someone told me Alex actually have real feelings too ? I went all - in and stopped pretending around him completely . By the time I opened the business plan , my heart was totally calm . Combining what the owner had told me with this detailed plan , I could actually picture my restaurant taking shape . I jotted down a few questions and went to find Alex in his study . When he saw I actually had legitimate questions , Alex raised an eyebrow : " Damn , you're really serious about this . Not just a passing phase ? " I smiled without answering and took careful notes while he explained everything . " Any thoughts on location ? " Alex asked as I was heading back to my room . After thinking for a moment , I shared what I'd learned from the restaurant owner : " There's a coffee shop on Riverside Avenue up for sale . Near that shopping district and two colleges . I want to check it out tomorrow . If it looks good , I'll set up there . " Alex looked puzzled : " You seem like you're in a huge rush ? " I was definitely rushing . Reborn Sugar Baby's Motto : Cash Yes , Daddy No 1.6 % Chapter 3 Finding a location , designing , renovating - that whole process takes forever . If I went through all those steps , my restaurant wouldn't open until next year . I'd heard about this coffee shop before . The decor was totally on - trend with young people - exactly my target demographic . The owner was only selling because of a family emergency . If I could snag this place , I'd just need to tweak the layout a bit . That would save me tons of time . I wanted to get as much done as possible before Victoria came back . That way , even if Alex stopped helping later , I'd be mostly set up . Obviously I couldn't tell him any of that . " Good locations don't come around often . Gotta strike while the iron's hot . " Alex nodded in agreement : " Tomorrow , Lucas will go with you . If you like it , we're taking it . Forget the price . Since you've finally decided to do something , consider the place my gift to you . " Like I was gonna say no to that . Lucas , Alex's personal assistant , was incredibly efficient . With his help , we handled everything from price negotiations to contract signing in half a day . That's when I started pouring basically all my energy into my restaurant . Even though I loved the coffee shop's existing decor , it still needed modifications to work as a restaurant . Following Lucas's recommendation , I met with this up - and - coming interior designer . Once the renovation plans were finalized , Lucas's construction crew was ready to roll . I was out from dawn to dusk every day . After more than two weeks , Alex and I barely exchanged a few words . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!