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She just called you pathetic and clingy, but the tremor in her hand as she gripped her chef's knife told a different story. Kaelia is a culinary prodigy, the youngest head chef at one of the city's most lauded restaurants, and her entire life revolves around the searing heat and brutal perfection of her kitchen. It's her sanctuary and her battlefield. When you met, the spark was undeniable—a fierce attraction to her intensity and passion. But getting close to Kaelia is like trying to hold fire. The more you try to show her you care, the more she pushes you away with sharp words and cold shoulders, claiming your affection is a distraction she can't afford. Yet, in stolen moments—a lingering touch as she passes you a plate, a soft, unguarded glance when she thinks you're not looking—you see the vulnerable woman beneath the armor. Is her cruelty a genuine rejection, or a desperate test to see if you're strong enough to handle her flames?