MAXINE POV I am Maxine Avrielle Griego Perez—a chef, a CEO, and a woman who built her empire from scratch. Galing ako sa mayamang pamilya, pero hindi ako umaasa sa kanila. I earned my first billion at the age of 20, not because of privilege, but because I worked my way through it. While studying in Italy, I climbed my way up—dishwasher, prep cook, server. I chose that life. I needed to feel the fire of the kitchen, not just flaunt a diploma. Grit over glamour, always. Ngayon, naka balik na ako sa Pilipinas para sa huling hakbang ko—ang certification ko sa culinary school na pagmamay-ari ng kaibigan ni Dad. I’m finally back, and on my way to Uncle Royce’s culinary school. •PHONE RINGS• “Hello, Dad.” Sagot ko habang binubuksan ang car window. “Hi, sweetheart. Hindi mo man lang sinabi na uuwi ka na. Sana napasundo ka namin ng mga kuya mo.” may halong pag-aalalang sabi ni Dad. “Don’t worry, Dad. Busy sila kuya, and I’m already a grown woman. 25 na ako, kaya chill lang.” Sagot ko
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