Chapter 40

• Luciana's POV:
• A new cook started working in the house, and his name is Tariq. He's an Arabic man, tall, with the kind of beauty that stops you in your tracks. His eyes are a deep, warm brown, like the earth after rain, and his skin has this golden glow that seems to light up the kitchen. His hair is dark, styled just enough to look effortlessly perfect.
• When he walked in this morning, carrying his bags of fresh ingredients, he had this calm, confident air about him. He wasn't just handsome; there was something about his presence that made the room feel lighter, more alive. His smile, when he greeted everyone, was genuine, the kind that reaches the eyes and changes the atmosphere.