Chapter 54

“I’m fine! I was more worried about what it might do to your reputation!” I said quickly.

“I’ll be fine. I stand by what I’ve done,” Soren assured me.

That was a relief.

The manager knocked on our door, followed by the chef, who pushed a trolley stacked with delicacies to our table.

“You treat me too well,” Soren remarked courteously.

“No, no. I’m honored to treat you, Mr. Kenway. It’s worth it” I replied.

The chef placed the food on the table before announcing, “Bon appétit, Mr. Kenway, Miss Jones.”

I was a little surprised. The chef knew who Soren was–even though Jean did not!

“Does the chef de cuisine know you, Mr. Kenway?” I asked.

Soren laid out his napkin and handled his cutlery with polished dexterity. “Chef Remy Charousset’s star apprentice works at the Kenway residence. Sometimes, when we throw banquets, we invite Chef Remy the kitchen.”

Oh my God!

to oversee

restaurant actually belongs to my best friend,” I

“The Valentines?”

Jean Valentine is my

asked, “Do you enjoy the Orible’s

really do!” I answered

from a

need to spend a dime to enjoy Chef Remy’s artistry. His apprentice is just as excellent, you

at him in shock. “What?! I can’t… I

I possibly show up at his house for

told me she

even

I had finished the first one, but I was so busy at the time that I passed it to Charles instead of delivering it personally.

showered me with praise. She said it was comfortable and beautiful. I could hear her joy. But to repay me with a meal?! They had already paid me for my work! And Soren had even lent me money!

is just too kind! I’ve never met a wealthy matriarch who was so… approachable and kind! I’m so jealous

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“What?” I asked.

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