Chapter 734

Chapter 734:

For the general public, it was a piece of gossip too good to ignore. But for the city’s catering industry, it was nothing short of a bombshell.

Skyline Group had only just announced its entry into Staville’s catering industry, and within a week, it had created a sensation that no one could ignore.

The championship title won by Skyline Restaurant wasn’t just any victory—it came from one of the city’s most prestigious culinary competitions. Pavilion Foods Group, owned by the powerful Crawford family and controlling half of Staville’s catering market, had entered three teams, aiming to sweep the top three spots. Yet, all their efforts crumbled as Skyline Restaurant emerged victorious.

The blow was compounded when Morris Thompson, the internationally renowned chef whom Pavilion Foods Group had hired at an exorbitant salary, defected to Ashton’s side.

The final nail in Pavilion Foods Group’s coffin came when Morris publicly revealed the shocking truth: Pavilion Foods Group had cheated during the competition.

In a single day, Pavilion Foods Group suffered an unprecedented fall. They were humiliated by Skyline Restaurant, losing not just the competition but also their prized chef. The cheating scandal further tarnished their reputation, causing devastating losses to their standing in the industry.

Meanwhile, Skyline Group’s victory was nothing short of spectacular. Not only had they triumphed in the competition, but they had also gained Morris.

The struggling Skyline Restaurant, once teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, was now the talk of the town. Crowds flocked to the restaurant, with lines stretching down the block as people clamored to taste the now-famous signature dish, Meat Eater Casserole.

This sudden turnaround wouldn’t have been possible without Marc. His decision to relinquish the restaurant’s ownership to Ashton had paved the way for him to participate in the competition without obstacles. For Stephen, Marc’s “contribution” was far from praiseworthy.

“Uncle Stephen, I was wrong! I swear I won’t do anything like this again. Please stop hitting me—I’m begging you!” Marc pleaded desperately, shielding his head with his hands.

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Hearing Marc’s pleas grow weaker, Stephen finally signaled his subordinates to stop. His face remained dark with fury as he glared at the battered figure before him. “Do you think saying you’re sorry fixes anything?”

Stephen growled. “If it weren’t for your stupidity, would we be facing such colossal losses? A pathetic loser like you couldn’t begin to make up for what we’ve lost!” As he finished, Stephen delivered a swift kick to Marc’s face, his voice dripping with venom.

Only a few days ago, Stephen had praised Marc for his initiative, but now he pinned the entire fiasco on him.

Though Marc felt deeply wronged, he didn’t dare to show it. Instead, he braced himself for the blow, too terrified to even flinch.

After a moment, Marc mustered the strength to speak, his voice trembling but determined. Forcing a pained smile, he said, “Uncle Stephen, please… give me another chance. I can fix this. I still have a plan to deal with Skyline Group and Ashton. I won’t let you down again.”

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