Abby

My heart feels like it’s doing somersaults in my chest as I stammer out my

words. “You’re—you’re Vanessa Greene. The Vanessa Greene.”

“The one and only,” Vanessa says, her voice as soft as a gentle breeze. She

offers her hand, and I feel the warmth of her skin as our palms meet. My hand

trembles, and I’m embarrassed but can’t help it.

Vanessa Greene is literally the most renowned female chef in the country. Aside

from being a bestselling author, she also owns an entire chain of three-star

restaurants called ‘The Greene Plate’, which specialize in organic, farm-to-table,

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gourmet vegan dishes. It’s something that no female chef has ever

accomplished.

Aside from that, she’s the host of her own cooking show, ‘Brunch with Vanessa,’

and has won countless awards.

It goes without saying that I didn’t expect her to be here. Is she one of the

contestants, or one of the judges? Surely she’s a judge. Why would they have

successful female chef in the country competing against

us?

I mutter. “Y-You’re like

Kitchen,’ was life-changing for me. You have no

I catch Daniel smirking from his chair, like a

a look that just oozes condescension, making

crumbles a

like I’m already on stage, being scrutinized by

people.

reaction is as sweet as

read my book?” Her eyes brighten, and it feels like

lifeline. “That’s wonderful to hear. It

to make it in this

through, compared to

so they stop shaking.

dream that

catching the

chased, not

look up to meet her gaze and see something that I haven’t seen since

this room: genuine kindness. There’s no veil of insincerity

pure

bring your copy of ‘A Woman in the Kitchen’

I’d be honored to sign it for you,” Vanessa offers, and

around me. Is this really

you so much!” The words

avalanche.

the makeup artist rolling her eyes, impatiently tapping

“Miss Greene, we need to get started with your makeup. And

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