Daddy’s Sweet Addiction
He stared at the plate for a long beat, then looked at her.
"It's pedestrian."
Chloe felt the blood drain from her face. "Pedestrian, Chef?"
"It lacks intention. You followed the recipe, but you didn't feel the fish. You didn't listen to the heat. This is a dish for a bistro in a tourist trap, not for my kitchen."
"I followed every step," she stammered.
"That is your failure, Dubois. You are a technician. I don't need a technician. I need a chef. Do it again."