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WORKING AS A WAITRESS ON A CRUISE SHIP, THE WOMAN WAS PARALYZED AS SHE REALIZED THAT THE MILLIONAIRE WAS HER HUSBAND, WHO HAD PASSED AWAY 7 YEARS AGO... SHE APPROACHED HIM AND...
Eva Martinez stood at the helm of the Crown's Pearl luxury cruise ship's premier restaurant, her dark hair neatly pulled back in a professional bun as she surveyed the elegant dining room. As the restaurant manager for the past three years, she had earned both her position and the rare privilege of having her children aboard - a special arrangement granted by the cruise line in recognition of her exceptional service and unique circumstances as a widowed mother.
The glittering chandeliers cast a warm glow over the mahogany-paneled walls, reflecting off the polished silverware that her staff meticulously arranged on crisp white tablecloths. This wasn't just another evening service; it was the Captain's Gala, an extravagant affair that attracted the wealthiest passengers, and everything had to be perfect.
"Maria, please adjust the placement of table twelve," she instructed one of her waitresses, her trained eye catching the slightly askew table setting. "And James, the Krug champagne needs to be at exactly forty-five degrees." Her attention to detail had earned the restaurant its prestigious five-star rating, and she intended to maintain those standards.
As she moved through the restaurant, Eva caught her reflection in one of the large windows that offered panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. At thirty-five, she still maintained the grace and poise that had initially landed her this position, though the past seven years had left their mark in the subtle lines around her eyes - reminders of both laughter and tears...