Chapter 540
Chapter 540:
With a secretive smile, Leonidas lounged back on the sofa and said casually, “She’s known as the multi-talented prodigy online. She’s adept at everything. Last year, she entered a cooking contest and beat several famous chefs to clinch the top spot.”
Everyone was taken aback by his revelation.
“I’m not that exceptional.” Liliana offered a modest smile, her calmness leaving Kenneth spellbound.
To Kenneth, Liliana was reminiscent of Janice. Both women exuded a natural confidence and grace.
Demi twisted her hands, her expression becoming somber as she regarded Liliana. With Janice already causing her distress, the emergence of this multi-talented prodigy was troubling. Was Liliana going to captivate all the male guests?
“Demi, is everything alright?” Carlton asked, noticing her concern.
Demi, caught off guard, managed a forced smile. “I suddenly feel so inadequate, like I’m lacking in everything. I fear others might look down on me.”
“Not at all!” Carlton responded with a reassuring smile. “I can’t speak for everyone, but to me, your kindness is invaluable.”
“How do you always manage to cheer people up, Carlton?” Demi’s eyes lit up, pleasing Carlton and softening his expression further.
But she had no other option. If it weren’t for this, she wouldn’t have settled for being paired with Carlton.
“Liliana, I’m relying on you,” Maggie said, her voice filled with hope as she looked at Liliana earnestly. “My poor stomach has been yearning for a good meal all morning.”
“Absolutely!” Liliana made her way to the kitchen. After reviewing what was available, she chose some eggs, a variety of vegetables, and flour. “Given what we have here, I’ll make some simple pancakes for us all.”
“I’m a big fan of pancakes,” Maggie’s eyes lit up, eagerly anticipating Liliana’s culinary efforts.
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒𝗰𝗼𝗺
Ding!
The sound of the doorbell echoed once more.
A knowing look passed between everyone, signaling the arrival of the next female guest.
“I’ve got it!” Daniel rushed to the door. He quickly fixed his hair and was about to strike a pose as he opened the door, but he stopped short, his eyes going wide at the sight of the visitor. “Alissa?”
At that moment, all the greetings Daniel had rehearsed slipped from his memory, leaving behind a mix of confusion, shock, and apprehension.
“Daniel, aren’t you going to invite me in?” Alissa asked with a smile that seemed gentle, though Daniel perceived her more as a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
“Of course, please come inside.”
“Who is she? Why does Daniel look so nervous all of a sudden?”
“I’m not sure. However, given how Daniel reacted, she clearly holds some significance.”
“Does anyone recognize this mysterious guest?”
Alissa was not well-known among the online viewers.
The Welch family from Cloverhill held a notable reputation and were very private, which explained why the viewers were unfamiliar with Alissa. However, the moment Alissa entered, Janice’s face fell.
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