Falling for the Secret Princess by Kandy Shepherd

Author:Kandy Shepherd
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-06-17T14:18:12+00:00

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The chocolate factory was set on the shores of the lake, some miles outside the old town. Behind the façade of a centuries-old stone farmhouse was a small modern factory devoted to the creation of superb chocolate. It was spotless, with the production team—mainly women—wearing white overalls, head-coverings and surgical masks. Although he didn’t understand Montovian, Finn could sense the buzz of excitement from the factory floor because the Royal Princess was on the premises.

The chocolatier, Franz, was as jovial as Finn would have expected from someone whose passion was something as delicious as his chocolate. Finn asked lots of questions, as the more he knew about the product the better he could sell it. He wasn’t disappointed in the chocolatier’s replies about fair trade single-origin cocoa beans, and the use of cream from cows grazing on local pastures. All were part of the story.

Finn was impressed with Natalia’s knowledge and business acumen. Had Tristan asked her to lead this meeting because he saw her as his future liaison? If so, he wasn’t sure how he felt about it. He could never see her as just a business contact.

When they reached the end of the tour Natalia asked if she could show Finn a project she had developed with Franz. ‘I’m hoping you can help expand the market for it,’ she explained.

Curious, he agreed.

She took him to a display of chocolate bars in distinctive pink wrapping. ‘It’s a premium milk chocolate, studded with freeze-dried Montovian raspberries,’ she said. ‘Quite irresistible.’

‘Princess Natalia designed the packaging—it’s the Princess Bar,’ said Franz.

‘All profits go towards the promotion of girls’ education,’ she said. ‘So, you see, the more we can sell around the world, the better for girls.’

Finn spoke to her in an undertone. ‘You say you haven’t got a career? I think the entrepreneurial talents you’ve applied to your fundraising proves otherwise.’

She beamed, and again he realised how happy it made him feel to see her smile.

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