The Secret Recipe

In a small village in Provence, there lived a young woman named Marie. She was a gifted cook, and her specialty was strawberry tart. Her tart was so delicious that everyone loved it, and it was known throughout the region.

One day, a wealthy American businessman arrived in the village. He had heard about Marie's strawberry tart, and he was determined to try it. He entered Marie's pastry shop and ordered a slice of tart.

The businessman was so impressed by the tart that he asked Marie to sell him her recipe. Marie refused categorically. She said that her recipe was a family secret, and that she would not sell it for anything in the world.

The businessman was furious. He threatened Marie to close her pastry shop if she did not give him her recipe. Marie was terrified, but she did not give in.

The businessman decided to kidnap Marie. He kidnapped her in an isolated villa, and he told her that he would not release her until she had given him her recipe.

Marie was desperate. She did not know what to do. She tried to escape, but the businessman was too vigilant.

One night, Marie finally managed to escape. She ran through the forest, until she reached the village.

The villagers were dismayed when they learned that Marie had been kidnapped. They decided to help her find her enemy.

The villagers began to investigate the businessman. They discovered that he was a cruel and unscrupulous man. He was willing to do anything to get what he wanted.

The villagers decided to fight against the businessman. They organized a demonstration in front of his villa. They chanted slogans and waved signs.

The businessman was furious. He threatened the villagers to have them arrested. But the villagers were not afraid. They were determined to save Marie.

In the end, the businessman finally gave in. He released Marie and left the village.

Marie was free. She was happy to be back home, and she was grateful to the villagers for their help.

Marie decided to share her recipe with the world. She wrote a cookbook, and she sold her recipe online.

Marie's strawberry tart became famous all over the world. It is still as delicious as ever, and it continues to bring joy to everyone who tastes it.