I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

It seemed like everything was progressing smoothly.

Chapter 196

After reviewing the talent show situation, Sheena called Heidi.

“I’ve arranged for them to clean the floors. Erin was quite arrogant, even cursing at you. So, I locked them back in the basement. Is that okay?” Heidi asked.

“No problem. Since they’re servants, treat them according to the standards. If they don’t listen, punish them as needed. But remember to keep an eye on those male servants at the Freeman mansion. They’re not allowed to have ill intentions!” Sheena instructed firmly.

“Yes, Ms. Sheena! You can rest assured that I’ll handle it well…”

While Heidi continued assuring her, Sheena suddenly smelled a burning odor.

It seemed to be coming from downstairs!

Sheena hurriedly hung up and rushed downstairs, finding the kitchen filled with smoke. Elijah was trying to fan away the smoke, coughing from the irritation.

Sheena was speechless and exclaimed, “I asked you to prepare dinner, not burn the house down!”

and mouth, Sheena entered the kitchen, turned off the stove, and switched on

a while, the choking smell finally dissipated. Sheena pointed to the pot, now burnt to a charcoal–like

replied, “Braised beef.”

It was simply an

happened? It’s burnt beyond recognition! No recipe can save your cooking skills. How bad are you at this?”

recipe. It said to simmer on low heat for an hour and a half. I thought

burnt it

Elijah remained silent.

exasperated, sighed, and continued, “Are you planning to serve me this

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also prepared a side dish.”

“Where is it?”

her to the dining table. Although the side dish looked plain, the color seemed normal,

gave in and decided to make do

to try, Elijah pulled out a chair and fetched a

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eyed his movements suspiciously.

ago, he felt humiliated and awkward about doing chores. Yet, he seemed to have adapted to it so quickly. Moreover, he even stood quietly on the