Tempting My Rented Boyfriend - Chapter 121

Ch-120

“Dad, I heard you are selling this restaurant. So… I have a plan. That you don’t need to sell this hotel and still send Daniel abroad. And let Layla learn culinary arts,” Eleanor said.

The family of four dropped their jaws when they heard her.

“What!?” Layla yelled.

Indeed it was so shocking to her. Bachelors in Culinary Arts! That was her dream! She doesn’t mind studying for a bachelor’s even in a shabby college as long as she works hard. She wanted to do it, that’s all that matters! And without selling the land!

“That’s so fucking good!” Layla yelled.

“Layla, Language!” Daniel reprimanded her. A glare from her brother was enough for her to shut up. Even Clara looked at Layla with displeasure.

“So… what do you want, Eleanor?” Arnold asked.

“I know you are doubting, Dad,” Eleanor said.

“Of course, there is no free lunch in this world,” Arnold said.

“Dad… you are smart. Then I will put the things in front of you,” Eleanor said.

“Mom, Daniel, and Layla… you guys get seated too,” she said.

Cedric said or did nothing. He will enter if she cannot persuade them. After all, she is growing up, he can’t hinder her growth.

The family of four and the two love birds (Eleanor and Cedric) went into their house. They sat in the living room. Clara brought snacks to munch.

“So… from the time, I visited the small cozy of Cedric’s grandparents and your hotels and after tasting the dishes. I couldn’t forget the warmth.

“And your dishes reminded me of my brother’s dishes. Not many know this… my mother used to make amazing dishes. But after she divorced dad… There is no one to cook for me. So… My brother used to cook. Even though they weren’t good… he learned only because he wanted to cook for me and cheer me up. After that he met with an accident and there is none to cook for me.

“After eating your dishes… they brought back the memories of the forgotten love. Or let me put it in this way… it reminded me of the love from those memories. Or let me say… I relived in those memories. I hope others can relive those memories, remember the lost love, and find the warmth here.

“So… I am planning to buy your hotel and the land around your hotel. I want to build a resort and no changes would be made to this hotel. But it will be refurbished. You will run the restaurant usually and will cook food for the customers in the resort.

“You will manage everything. You will be given ten percent shares instead of the money for selling the land. And I will take care of your children’s studies. In return, they shall work here in the future.

“Since… Daniel is going to study business, he will be the manager and Layla wants to become a chef… she can be the head chef and also you shouldn’t remove the original dishes from your restaurant. If you guys work, along with the shares you will get the payment for your roles. What do you say?” Eleanor said.

Arnold’s family was struck dumb at her words. Her words were tempting for sure. But… this was too sudden for them to digest.

“This is good!” Layla yelled.

“Shut up!” Clara said.

The faces of Arnold’s family were devoid of emotion that may be due to sudden surprise.

“Dad, I get it. Take your time and tell me about your decision. I hope to get your decision in two days.” Eleanor said.

“That would be great,” Arnold said.

Eleanor sighed.

“I know… you want to sell this because this place has too many memories of your memories. And you don’t want to remember them. That is the reason you are selling this. But dad… don’t forget… Grandma’s wish is to make a big restaurant. And if you make the right decision… you can solve your problems, keep your restaurant, put on your family menu, and fulfill your mother’s wish.” Eleanor said.

Arnold was shocked at the mention of his mother. Indeed that was his mother’s wish too. He looked at Cedric, who looked at him with a reassuring gaze.

“Then I will take my leave. We will visit again,” Eleanor said with a smile.

The family of four sends them off to the door. Cedric and Eleanor climbed the car.

The journey was silent. Eleanor was sure that she would get the deal. Even Cedric was silent. He never expected her to be so good at talking. She hit the one slay hit of the perfect deal.

First… She approached them emotionally and locked them there. Next… she laid her conditions well. She neither has to face loss. If it were him for the sake of old relation he would have paid the land fee. But she was clear with the point of money. In compensation for it… she assured them of Arnold’s children’s future. This was one of the most important points.

And as a businessman, he knew what they needed was trusted people. She made them with their education. It’s like an investment for them. If they agree to her request, they would be forever grateful to her and would work under her. This way she doesn’t need to fight with the old people. She was using her resources wisely.

And as for the chef… she planned all these because of their unique taste. And she can’t lose them. She needs a chef from their family. If Layla becomes their chef, then she would be resolving her problem of finding a chef.

Lastly, she reminded Arnold about his memories, childhood, and his mother. Even though he didn’t talk about Arnold’s mother’s dream with Eleanor… she could guess it. And with the location, she knew that it can’t grow big. That was the reason she made it the diner and the restaurant theme. Also, it would be a good business point for her too.

Despite not having a degree in business, she was good with dealings. Only a fool would reject this offer. And the offer was quite tempting.

Most of the project involves her profit, but in the picture… it would be seen like she was generous. Cedric smiled at her craftiness.

He didn’t know what to say but he was happy. Cedric doesn’t know what she was thinking but he could see her frown from time to time.

“CEDRIC!” she yelled suddenly. Cedric almost stepped on the brakes.

“Where was your father when I was punished in the hall?” she asked.

Cedric realized she was asking about the day where she beat him up with the belt after the banquet of Emerson’s annual party.

Suddenly, he felt that his thought of her being craft was wrong. She realized this fact that day.

“Your sister’s clothes are there in that mansion. Does that mean they both were present that day?” she asked with a horrified look.

Eleanor was reminded of her brother’s love after her talk with Arnold’s family. Despite her father being on business trips, her brother took care of her. But her father… still took care of her in the time he got. That made her think of Cedric’s childhood. That included his father and sister. And that reminded me of their presence that day in the mansion. She needs to get a clear clarity on this.

“They were present that day,” he said.

“Dammit! You are an idiot! I must have scared them! What if they don’t accept me as their daughter-in-law? Dammit! I messed up for real this time!”  she said. And she didn’t stop there. She complained to Cedric at how reckless he was, she complained till she was out of breath. Aww…. no matter how crafty she was to the world… she would still be his cutie wife.

“Babe… don’t think much. They slept that whole day. Only woke up after I returned home after meeting your dad,” he said.

“How do you know?” she asked.

“Because I woke them up to share the news that your dad accepted me,” he said.

“You are the best, babe!” she exclaimed and kissed him on his cheek catching him off guard making him step on the brakes all of a sudden.

Cedric stopped the car and removed his seatbelt. He pressed a button which made Eleanor’s seat go down. Hovering over her, he removed her seatbelt and kissed her sucking out the air from her lungs.

Eleanor knew what would happen if she didn’t stop him here. When she was with Arnold’s family in the morning, her great aunt arrived. And to her bad luck she doesn’t have any sanitary napkins, Layla came to her aid with her packet. If not she would have embarrassed herself in her white frock.

And as expected Cedric’s hand was trying to ride her long skirt upwards. She caught his hand and held it in place.

“I want you. Now!” he said in his husky voice.

“I am on my period,” she said.

“What!?” he exclaimed. Does that mean his seeds don’t work?