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“I was thinking that he’s determined to impress you, Chef”

Ian could feel ehtly Okay, he had to ad of a fatherly relationship with his staff at Rialto He’d met other chefs who ran their kitchens like militant dictators and expected the same brutal manner from their sous chef, but not Ian The staff at Rialto were a second family to him

And yes, he was younger than nearly everyone in his kitchen, but no one see was his life He’d proved hi the top-rated restaurant in the city of Cincinnati every year since they had opened

“Have you decided whether you’re going to keep him here at Rialto or move him to your new restaurant?”

Ian shook his head “Wade is staying at Rialto This kitchen is ive him the excellent experience he needs to expand his skills The new place will be s multiple stations I don’t want to throw that at him yet”

Sean nodded, his eyes on Wade and Isabella “I’, but have you considered Isabella for the sous chef position there? She’s got the experience to handle whatever’s thrown at her and knohen to crack the whip”

Grinning, Ian gave his own sous chef a little side-eye “You’d be willing to give up your right arm so my new restaurant can flourish?”

“Oh, I plan to bitch and moan endlessly about it,” Sean reassured hi She’d have your new place running efficiently Plus, it would mean Rialto would finally have some real competition in this old town”

“I agree”

He loved having Isabella in his kitchen at Rialto Sean and Isabellalike a well-oiled hts Sean was off, either Isabella or Ian slid into his place Ian had to adhts that Isabella was in charge Ian’s presence seee; they all wanted to impress the Chef

“I’ve beento the new place and who I’d definitely prefer to keep at Rialto,” Ian continued “After the dinner rush this evening, can you stop by hts”