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!”

the kitchen, turned off the stove, and

finally dissipated. Sheena pointed to the pot, now burnt to a charcoal–like black, and

“Braised beef.”

at it again. It was simply an

recipe can save your

for an hour and a

burnt it instead?”

Elijah remained silent.

“Are you planning

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prepared a side

“Where is it?”

side dish looked plain, the color seemed normal, so it was probably

decided to make do with

willingness to try, Elijah pulled out a chair and fetched a plate and utensils from

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eyed his

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