Burning Rivalry
In his kitchen, rules matter—until she breaks every one.
Claudia
I didn’t come to Las Vegas to be intimidated.
I came to cook, to prove myself, and to finally stop living in the shadow of other people’s expectations.
Sebastian McConnell was never part of the plan.
He’s arrogant, controlling, and thinks he owns everything—including me.
Every look is a challenge. Every conversation a power struggle.
And the worst part? I refuse to back down.
I won’t let him break me.
I won’t let him distract me.
Even if the fire between us is impossible to ignore.
Sebastian
My restaurant is my empire.
I don’t take risks, and I don’t let emotions into my kitchen.
Then Claudia Granger walks in and turns everything upside down.
She challenges my authority, questions my decisions, and refuses to be intimidated.
She’s talented. Stubborn. Dangerous.
And every time she looks at me, I lose a little more control.
I should shut this down before it ruins us both.
But some battles are worth losing—
especially when walking away feels worse than surrender.
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