A Love Trap novel Chapter 79

However, Lena didn't pay attention to his mention of Harkim.

"Are you saying that Ashley has rented a place to open her own shop?" Lena asked in a cold, irritated voice.

Benjamin slowly met Lena's eyes and nodded silently.

"Crap!" Lena glared furiously at Benjamin. She stood up with a frown on her face and pushed him down to the floor.

Benjamin was shocked by Lena's actions. He was caught off-guard and was knocked down to the ground.

Benjamin didn't get mad with Lena's rude behaviour. He kept silent even after she shoved him. He just lay on the floor and didn't even bother to get up.

Lena was infuriated when she saw that Benjamin was calm and unmoved. She hated how he acted very much like Ashley.

She gawked at Benjamin with enraged eyes and yelled at him angrily, "Stand up right now! What are you doing on the floor? Do you feel comfortable lying on the floor?"

Lena held her chest and sighed deeply. She walked around in the office as she tried to analyze the current situation. Finally, she asked, "You said that somebody is helping Ashley. Who is it? What is this person's relationship with Ashley?"

Benjamin answered with a low, apologetic voice, "I don't know who he is. That person is very good at keeping his identity a secret. I can't investigate it well. Additionally, Ashley leased a shop managed by the Harkim."

"What? Ashley rented a shop owned by the Harkim?" Ashley reconfirmed Benjamin's information. Her eyes widened in shock and disbelief.

Benjamin nodded in response to Lena's query.

"No! It's not possible! How could she have convinced the management of Harkim to rent her a shop? She is just a lowly orphan! She was a nobody until my family adopted her! How could she obtain connections with the people from the Harkim?" Lena was furious at what she just heard. She refused to believe that Ashley was connected with such a big company. How could someone like Ashley be connected with the people of the Harkim?

A man entered Lena's mind.

Lena and Raymond saw that man with Ashley the last time they were in the Vineyard Restaurant. He had a handsome face and stood beside Ashley.

Lena didn't care for his attractive looks or the fact that he could afford to come to the Vineyard. She had been part of the Vineyard circle but that was her first time to encounter him. Lena dismissed his existence and thought of him as just some common man. He couldn't possibly have any influential background.

Lena thought that he was someone insignificant but the recent events might have happened because of that person! However, Lena wouldn't care about Greyson or his background. His cute baby face made him look harmless. She remembered the first time she met him in the supermarket.

Greyson embarrassed Lena that day at the supermarket. She was mad at him but she ignored him because she thought he was just a kid. She decided that he couldn't compete with someone of her status.

Benjamin stood in silence as he stared at Lena who was in a daze.

It was quite a while before Lena noticed that Benjamin was still with her at the office. She realized that although he made some mistakes, he couldn't be blamed for everything that had happened. Lena was furious. However, she couldn't find a way to express her rage. She sighed deeply as the disappointment overwhelmed her.

Lena was envious of how Ashley had so many reliable connections. She had always thought of Ashley as the orphan who would be helpless without her family's support. Now, she would feel furious every time she met Ashley. Lena was the princess of the Mu family. She should be the one being served by these people. How could Ashley have convinced them to be loyal to her and do anything for her?

Lena felt a hideous mix of jealousy and hatred towards Ashley. Her anger made her yell at Benjamin and tell him to leave. She ordered him to spy on Ashley and to report back everything about Ashley's actions.

Benjamin wanted to say something, but he decided not to voice it out. He just glanced at Lena and left the office.

'Let it pass.' Benjamin muttered to himself. He remembered that Lena saved his life. He didn't even know where he would be right now if it wasn't for her. He would do anything he could for his savior.

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Ashley and Ellie worked hard these past few days. They had received tremendous help from Greyson, who was happy to provide assistance. All their hard work paid off as their very own cake shop finally opened.

The beautiful sign just outside the shop displayed its name – Memory Bakery.

Everyone had their own memories. They wanted their customers to remember the time they'd spent here in this shop.

The shop was located in the middle of the business district. It was the most desirable place for them since it had a lot of potential customers. Many people passed by and were curious enough to take a look.

The moment they entered the shop, a blast of sweet fragrance hypnotized their noses and appetites.

The customers' eyes were delighted with the assorted choices of small cakes. They had all sorts of different colours and styles. Any girl would be fascinated by the cuteness and sweetness of these yummy treats. Everyone would be enticed to buy one after they saw the cakes.

Greyson stood by the door to welcome the guests. His cute baby face made him look like the shop's mascot. The gentle look on his face was enough to invite nearby people to enter the shop.

The customers would then be charmed by the sweet, delicious cakes.

Greyson hired two pastry chefs to help the shop. Customers praised the tasty treats the two chefs had baked. The cakes did not only taste delicious but also looked wonderful. The customers' mouths watered as they laid sights at the cakes. They would just suddenly realize that they had already taken a bite.

Greyson also provided two waitresses to help the Memory Bakery. They were very warm and considerate towards the guests. They gave a detailed introduction about whichever cake a customer would look interested in. Additionally, they had also provided free tastes for the cakes!

Memory Bakery had just opened but it was already swarmed by a lot of guests. The customers flowed continuously that even Ashley and Ellie needed to help the waitresses cater to everyone.

Ashley walked over someone who seemed interested in a sponge cake. She greeted the female customer with a smile and cheerfully introduced the product.

"This is a sponge cake. It's an egg foam type. It received its name from how the dozens of small round holes in it make it look like a sponge. It has a sweet taste and a crispy crust. It is very delicious! Here, have a taste."

The customer was allured by Ashley's flavoursome introduction and inspected the cake even more. Actually, the cake piqued her interest because it looked a lot like SpongeBob. Her eyes were fixated on the cute cake when Ashley came by and introduced it to her. The customer became delighted when Ashley mentioned that they had some free tastes.

The customer grabbed a piece and placed it in her mouth. The cake was soft and sweet yet not oily. The flavour melted in the customer's mouth. The female customer had always enjoyed sweet food and the sponge cake matched her palate. She definitely wanted to eat some more!

However, the customer hesitated before she decided to buy the cake. She turned to Ashley and asked, "Will this cake make me fat?" The customer was fond of sweet cakes but she was afraid that she would gain weight, so she had always eaten in moderation. However, the free taste had captivated her taste buds that she wanted to eat dozens of these cakes without a care for her weight.

Ashley answered, "No, it won't. The cakes in this shop wouldn't make you gain weight. Take a look at me. I eat the cakes here every day but I am able to maintain the same weight."

Ashley told the truth. She instructed the chefs to cook the cakes with only raw ingredients. They weren't allowed to add artificial sweeteners or flavours. If they needed to adjust the taste, they could use basic ingredients but not anything that might contain harmful substances.