Chapter Ninety- Four

To everyone's surprise, Aidan nodded, indicating his agreement with Karina’s demand. Cruzita whined, but Aidan signaled for her to comply. With a groan, Cruzita turned and ordered, "Kayla, come with me to the kitchen."

Karina intervened, "No, Kayla stays. I want the meal to be prepared solely by my ex-mother-in-law." Cruzita’s eyes widened in astonishment.

Karina added, "I want a five-course French meal: foie gras, bouillabaisse, coq au vin, ratatouille, and tarte Tatin."

Cruzita protested, "Kayla is my stepsister, and I have authority over her." She turned to Kayla and roughly commanded, "Follow me."

Seizing the opportunity to rub salt in Cruzita's wounds, Kayla replied with a reluctant expression, "I'm not coming. Karina owns the house now, so it's best we obey her."

Anger flashed in Cruzita's eyes as she stared at Kayla, while Karina savored the unfolding tension. "Fine," Cruzita spat, stomping off to the kitchen.

Karina watched Cruzita leave, a slight smile playing on her lips. "