Chapter 547
Chapter 547:
Liliana’s lips curved into a small, satisfied smile, her eyes gleaming with pride. “I remember…”
A cool voice suddenly interrupted, cutting through the tension. Everyone’s gaze turned to Stephen, who had been quietly observing until now. With calm confidence, he continued, “The culinary competition also featured a grand prize.”
Janice’s eyes sparkled. Could it be that Stephen was stepping in to back her up? Stephen was typically laid-back, staying out of other people’s drama, but his words were unmistakably in Janice’s corner.
Those who knew Stephen well were taken aback by his unexpected move to step in.
“Did Stephen just stand up for someone? And for Janice, no less?”
“I’m officially shipping Stephen and Janice! Forget all the other pairings, this one’s the real deal!”
“Honestly, Liliana’s a bit too full of herself. Janice was just trying to avoid making a scene by refusing the challenge, but Liliana just couldn’t let it slide.”
Among the online viewers, a few sharp-eyed individuals managed to see through Liliana’s carefully crafted facade.
On the outside, she appeared sweet and harmless, but underneath, she was a fiercely ambitious and competitive young woman.
“What’s the harm in being bold? If I had Liliana’s skills, I’d be even more daring than she is.”
“Exactly! It’s clear that Janice is intimidated. That casserole she made yesterday might have been the best she can do.”
“Maggie was just trying to stay fair, not wanting to upset anyone. Some people think Janice’s cooking doesn’t compare to Liliana’s.”
The online debate grew more intense with each passing minute. Devin felt a blend of excitement and concern. “Watch the comments closely. If things escalate, it could lead to trouble.”
𝖁𝗂𝖊𝖜 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝖾 𝗎𝗉𝖽𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗌 𝗈𝗇 gal𝖓𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗆
“Got it!” The team managing the platform immediately braced themselves.
“Stephen, it seems you have a lot of knowledge about cooking contests,” Alissa said with a smile. “But I recall that no grand prize was given out at the competition. That made Liliana’s first place the highest distinction.”
“That’s right,” Liliana added. “I’m not sure why the grand prize was left out, but since it was unclaimed, my first-place win naturally took priority.”
“You’re wrong!” Just then, Aaron entered from outside.
“Aaron, are you here to cook us breakfast?” Demi greeted him with a bright smile.
Aaron rolled his eyes. Sure, he was a chef, but did that mean he always had to cook when he showed up? This woman’s assumption appeared to be somewhat off the mark.
He explained, “I was watching the live-stream and heard you discussing the previous cooking contest. As a contestant, I think I have a right to weigh in.”
Liliana recognized him and exclaimed happily, “Aaron? I remember seeing you at that contest.”
Aaron nodded, giving a polite but reserved gesture in return. “The grand prize was intentionally left unclaimed in the last cooking competition to honor a mysterious chef who chose not to participate. She has reached the peak of her culinary prowess. The judges regretted her decision to withdraw, but they recognized that she truly deserved the grand prize. To honor her decision, they decided to leave the grand prize vacant as a gesture of respect.” He cast a significant look toward Janice.
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