When Rivals Collide

bol of luxury and sophistication adorned w

g establishments in town-if not the best-i

ved in a towering glass building that housed not just

. Its lavish offerings were often out of reach for the middle cl

fonso's sharp eyes quickly noted

his voice echoing through the ro

, stammering, "I-I don't know, sir. It

isbelief. "And no one thought to inform me? You useless fo

their heads bowed, unable to meet his piercing gaze. The weight of his w

lfonso asked, his tone sharp and demanding. "I h

of the locals, and even a few of our regular patrons, are now goi

so sneered. "What is

, sir," the manager stammer

you fool!" Alfonso barked. "Wha

dishes," the manager explained, "

h fury. "How can some low-life woman and her family waltz o

out, his mind already racing with pl

nfront them, as they have every right

into the house, ignoring everyone

ife called after him,

to him?" she murmured un

igner who had come to showcase new designs and f

lfonso sitting stiffly on the sofa near t

" she asked gently, w

ng himself before recounting what h

miscreants think they can run you, world-renowned chef Alfons

dear. These people won't last long. We've seen competitors l

fire burning within him. Alfonso remained quiet, his mind

ian called Theo outsi

re?" Theo asked teasingly, a

ith a small smirk. "I need to talk

asked, leaning casually a

y, a new girl and her family have started selling food down t

that?" Theo asked, chuckling. "Poof th

is isn't funny," L

ur dad upset with you. This is your chance to regain his t

know I have no interest i

napped, her tone sharp. "Your father

?" Theo shot back, frustration evident in his voice. "He'

Lilian countered. "The privileges you enjoy come from

ee what I can do about the girl and her family. After all,

m," he said, tu

d, watching him walk away, her he

ng of what he could possibl

k her and he family to leave. The main issue

bout her dishes?" He

eople settle

pe. With a little twist to it, his father's te

the perfect way to give his father's restaurant, M

resented in a more refined and elegant way,

o her restaurant dressed in his usual expens

plan work, Theo decided

connected friends, who, despite finding

development group, giving him the perfect cover to get cl

e, Theo felt confident th