Lahat ng Kabanata ng Yearning for Her Return : Kabanata 271 - Kabanata 280

Mary covered her face in disbelief and looked at Emily. She said in a trembling voice, "You ... you dare to hit me?"The pain hadn't fully registered in Mary yet. She stared at Emily in shock, pointed a finger at her, and waited for an explanation. It was Emily’s first time resorting to physical force, so she didn't put all her strength behind the slap. Though her hand was shaking, she didn't feel any pain. Apparently, Mary didn't either. However, for Emily, it was different. For the first time, Emily stood up for herself in front of Mary. "I slapped you. What of it? As your sister-in-law, am I not allowed to discipline you? Look at your behavior! All you talk about is your family. This house was indeed bought by your parents. However, since I’m married into your family, I'm also a member of the Stigg family. So, why should I move out?" And bringing up the maids, wasn't it a way of mocking Emily for living at home like a maid every day? Emily had married into the Stigg

The judges for the Grand Culinary Championship were renowned chefs from various well-known restaurants.Most of them were retired and no longer worked in the kitchen, like Markus.Alternatively, they were famous gourmands who had been enjoying fine cuisine for decades, like Mr. Manson.Each of them had a placard in front of them. They were representing their respective restaurants.These were the names that had appeared on television and in documentaries and were widely recognized.Rebecca's placard was also well-known. But the fact that she, a young woman, was seated here made her somewhat conspicuous.There were also younger people present, such as media reporters and magazine column editors. But they sat in the back.Therefore, it was unusual to see a young person seated in the front row with a group of elderly people.Fortunately, Rebecca remained composed and continued to smile amidst the bustling crowd.As people approached her inquiring about her restaurant, she graciou

"You—"The young man was provoked by Rebecca's words and couldn't contain his anger any longer. He approached her directly."Why do you have the right to say such things? Is there anything wrong with what I said? You're just a woman, and you don't seem very old either. Your role as a judge here is an insult to us, and we have every right to tell you to get lost!"As he walked closer, his voice suddenly grew louder. This made Rebecca frown slightly uncomfortably.However, Rebecca remained seated in her chair. Her voice was calm and unhurried."Firstly, I'll reiterate that I'm against any form of gender discrimination. I'm not the only female chef here.“Secondly, I was invited to be a judge on behalf of Four Seasons by the organizers. You have no right to tell me to leave. And if you think this is an insult, it's not my doing.“Lastly, I'd like to remind you that if you're confident in your cooking, you shouldn't care who's sitting here today. As long as your skills are good enou

"Being able to recognize your mistakes is a rare quality. So, I accept your apology," Rebecca replied.Rebecca was willing to give a favorable response to someone who could admit their mistakes and make amends.She looked at the young man earnestly and offered some advice. "You're still young, and it's normal to get emotional when people around you provoke you with words.“I hope that the next time you encounter such a situation, you can calm down and think carefully. Is the other person truly as others describe, and from what perspective are you making your judgments?“I forgave you this time because you're still young, and you apologized promptly. However, if there's a next time, I might not accept your apology.“You should focus on honing your culinary skills, and I hope you can achieve a good ranking in this competition."Everyone participating in the Grand Culinary Championship aimed for victory. They were not aiming just for the substantial prize money or the promotion of t

"Sure! Why not?" Before Markus could say anything, Liam had already rushed to answer.He had been in a dilemma about what to have for lunch, too. The food at Gourmet Haven made him lose his appetite, especially after eating Rebecca's cooking for the past two days.It was hard to go back to eating mediocre food after having tasted such culinary delights. It would be like eating cardboard.Hence, when he heard James' suggestion, Liam quickly approved of it. Since someone had already approved of the idea, the rest of them didn't go against it. Markus didn't have much of an opinion, either. He would love to have more of Rebecca's cooking. Still, he faked nonchalance. "Let's see if Ms. B minds. I don't really care."Rebecca didn't really mind, either. Although she felt a bit lazy, she was willing to cook for these old men.Besides, all the ingredients that were prepared here were top-notch, as were the cooking utensils. She only had to cook, so it wasn't that much trouble. Bu