NovelEnglishChapter 54
“I'm fine! | was more worried about what it might do to your reputation!” | said quickly.
“I'll be fine. | 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 treattoo well,” Soren remarked courteously.
“No, no. I'm honored to treat you, Mr. Kenway. It's worth it” | replied.
The chef placed the food on the table before announcing, “Bon appétit, Mr. Kenway, Miss Jones.”
| was a little surprised. The chef knew who Soren was-even though Jean did not!
“Does the chef de cuisine know you, Mr. Kenway?” | asked.
Soren laid out his napkin and handled his cutlery with polished dexterity. “Chef Remy Charousset’s star
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtapprentice works at the Kenway residence. Sometimes, when we throw banquets, we invite Chef Remy the
kitchen.”
Oh my God!
to oversee
“I see! Well, this restaurant actually belongs to my best friend,” | admitted. “It’s really expensive, though, so |
rarely chere.”
“The Valentines?”
“Yeah. Jean Valentine is my best friend.”
Soren hummed, then suddenly asked, “Do you enjoy the Orible’s offerings?”
“Yeah, | really do!” | answered candidly.
Who wouldn't enjoy food from a highly recommended high-end restaurant?
His lips curled. “If you're craving it, you should just visit the Kenway residence. That way, you don’t need to
spend a dto enjoy Chef Remy’s artistry. His apprentice is just as excellent, you know.”
| looked up at him in shock. “What?! | can’t... | mean, | can’t just go to your residence and...”
We weren't friends or family. And he was aristocratic! How could | possibly show up at his house for a free meal?!
“Why not? My mom loves what you've done for her. She even toldshe absolutely must invite you to a meal
at our place one day,” he said.
I was even more shocked.
Lisbeth had ordered three gowns for her birthday banquet. | had finished the first one, but | was so busy at the
tthat | passed it to Charles instead of delivering it personally.
Then Lisbeth called and showeredwith praise. She said it was comfortable and beautiful. | could hear her joy.
But to repaywith a meal?! They had already paidfor my work! And Soren had even lentmoney!
“God, MadKenway is just too kind! I've never met a wealthy matriarch who was so... approachable and kind!
I'm so jealous of you, Mr. Kenway. You have an amazing woman as a mother,” | praised sincerely.
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He sighed, to my surprise.
“What?” | asked.
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“It’s easy for outsiders to see her good sides, | reckon. Not quite so if you're... her son.”
| looked at the expression on his face and laughed. “I’m sorry, but what? There's no way she’s the type to annoy
her children, right?”
“I wish.” He flashed a wry smile. “My sister's often flying broad for her ‘performances,’ but it’s really because
she’s avoiding her. Sometimes, she comes honly after month and a half.”
“You have a sister?”
“You didn’t know?”
| shook my head. At the time, | didn’t know | had already met this sister-even if | hadn’t recognized her.
We chatted between bites, as though we were old friends.
Just the thought that someone like Soren could also be pestered by his parents madeask jokingly, “Don’t tell
He looked at me, stunned. “How did you know?”
| stared back at him. “Nooo waaay.”
“Yes, way! She keeps naggingabout being 30 soon. Why aren’t | married yet? Where are my achievements?
The lecture,goes on and on...
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