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!”

entered the kitchen, turned off the stove,

the choking smell finally dissipated. Sheena pointed to the pot, now burnt to a charcoal–like black, and asked, “What were you

“Braised

it again. It

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

the recipe. It said to simmer on low heat for an hour and

you burnt it instead?”

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?”

the side dish looked

gave in and decided to make do with this

Elijah pulled out a chair and fetched a plate and

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his movements suspiciously.

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