Chapter 181
“<b>What </b>did you say!” Cadence’s eyes widened sharply, her voice tinged with a bit of harshness, drawing everyone’s attention in the kitchen.
“What are you looking at?” Cadence snapped, ring around. The servants and chefs quickly lowered their heads, pretending to be deaf and blind.
Melody pretended to be shocked by her <b>scream </b><b>and </b>asked in surprise, “Miss Hunter, why are you reacting so strongly! It seems you really haven’t heard of this”
<b>Cadence </b>realized her loss ofposure and wanted to smile, but couldn’t, so she decided to confront the issue directly and said, “Melody, I know exactly who you are. You’re just a country bumpkin abandoned by the Fox family and <b>raised </b>in the countryside. So what if there’s <b>a </b>childhood engagement? Do you think that means you can marry Ulric? Take <b>a </b>good look at yourself!”
Melody flinched and said hurtfully. “Miss Hunter, how could <b>you </b><b>say </b>that
“What’s wrong with what I said? <b>I’m </b>just speaking the truth!” Cadence gritted her teeth and said, “It’s not just you, even Mabel isn’t worthy of marrying Ulric. The Fox family’s status is nowhere near the Swanson family’s. If you don’t want to embarrass yourself, give up on this idea!”
After speaking. Cadence <b>banged </b>her spat on the pot <b>and </b>said, “You country bumpkin, don’t bother me while I’m cooking. Get out of here! Your stench will contaminate my food!!
Melody pretended to be terrified and quickly <b>walked </b>away with her head downL
When she returned to her own stove, <b>a </b>subtle, cold smile appeared at the corners of Melody’s mouth.
She had only mentioned the childhood engagement, and Cadence’s jealousy had be obvious.
No wonder Cadence had been so eager to help Ulric deceive her and dig out her heart. It turned out that Cadence was truly infatuated with Ulric.
Knowing this excellent news, she could use Cadence to trip Ulric up.
A cousin romance would be a huge scandal for <b>a </b>wealthy family.
Melody just needed the right moment<b>.</b>
The smile on Melody’s lips deepened, a faint smile flickering in her eyes.
About half an hourter, the butler walked into the kitchen and said, “Miss Hunter, Miss Fox, the roastmb is almost ready. Margaret said you both can stop now and head to the backyard for the roastmb
Cadence said, “Perfect timing. My dishes are all done.
Cadence had already adjusted her mood and thought, “Melody is unattractive <b>and </b>from a low background. Astrid would never agree to this marriage, so I don’t need to take Melody seriously!
Cadence proudly pointed to the seven or eight dishes on <b>the </b><b>table </b>and instructed the servants to carry them to the backyard. As she brushed <b>past </b>Melody, she deliberately bumped Melody’s shoulder hard and walked away without <b>looking </b><b>back</b>.
Melody winced in pain, rubbing her shoulder, but there was no anger in her eyes,
Melody’s two dishes weren’t quite ready yet, so she didn’t leave immediately. She just told the butler. “Ill head over
Cadence <b>wrinkled </b>her nose and silently cursed Melody
Cadenor thought, “It’s just two dishes, and the <b>needs </b>that long to finish them
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With a sort of disdain, Cadence led the servants to the backyard.
The so–called backyard was actually the southem part of the estate, an ideal location with a hot spring converted into <b>a </b>swimming pool, <b>and </b>barbecue grills and long tables set up nearby, making it perfect for outdoor dining.
As soon as Cadence arrived in the backyard, she smelled the enticing aroma of the roastmbs,
The grill was sizzling and the sound of fat crackling was mouthwatering
At the head of the long table at Margaret, followed by Astrid and Ken, while Ulric, standing with his mechanical leg, was focused on adjusting the coals in the special grill.
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“Smells good!” Cadence eximed as she approached Ulric, praising. “Ulric, your skills are incredible! I could smell it from afar. Compared to your roastmb, the dishes I made are nothing”
Ulric smiled <b>faintly </b>and ruffled Cadence’s <b>hair</b>. <b>“</b>You’re <b>so </b>sweet. Il carve you a leg ofmbter.”
Feeling Ulric’s touch and the closeness between them, Cadence could smell <b>his </b>gentle, cool scent. Her cheeks flushed instantly, and her heart
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She quickly turned her head and told the servants, “Bring the dishes I made
“Yes, Miss Hunter, a servant said.
Margaret couldn’t help <b>but </b>stand up as a <b>parade </b>of gourmet dishes <b>was </b>ced on the table.
“This is remarkable!” Margaret praised, “Cadence has really grown up. She was just a little girl crying for milk, and now she’s making such wonderful dishes.”
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Cadence was secretly pleased but humbly waved her hand. Thank you, but I just learned recently.”
Astrid looked at her and smiled even more “Could it be that you <b>have </b>someone special in her heart? Are you learning to cook for your future husband?”
Cadence’s face tumed red instantly.
“Don’t lease me! Try the dishes <b>Cadence </b><b>said</b>.
Cadence, knowing Astrid spoiled her, spoke somewhat impertinently,
Astrid didn’t mind and continued, “Judging by your reaction, you really do have someone you like. Which family is he from! Let me warn <b>you</b><b>, </b><b>I </b>won’t agree if his conditions <b>are </b>not good enough
“Oh, there’s <b>no </b>such thing! You all should taste the food while it’s hot, Cadence said, offering food to Margaret.
Margaret smiled and ate, <b>but </b>soon she felt something <b>was </b>off
Margaret thought. The dish tastes very familiar, like something my chef would make
Suspicious, she reached for another dish of braised abalone.
The taste was again familiar
As shrewd as Margaret was, she immediately understood what was going on. Her smile faded slightly.
“How is it? <b>Does </b>it taste good” Cadence asked.
Margaret’s expression stiffened, but she quickly regainedposure and <b>said</b>, “It’s very good! You should open a <b>restaurant </b>instead of being a fashion designer.”
Seeing this. Astrid also took a bite and praised the rich vor.
Astrid said, “Delicious!”
Im d you like it. <b>Cadence </b>said, then looked at Ken.
*Ken, aren’t <b>you </b>going to try some?” Cadence <b>asked</b>
Ken remained seated, expressionless. “I had ate lunch, so I’m not hungry yet. Il eatter”
“Oh.” Cadence nodded, not caring if Ken <b>ate </b>or not. Shenced <b>towards </b>Ulric.
She saw tinc looking in a certain direction, not paying attention to her at all.
A pang of jealousy hit Cadence’s heart, and she subconsciously followed Ulric’s g
Melody <b>was </b>walking on
over with a tray.
Cadence thought, Ulric is looking at that ugly w
woman and <b>not </b>at me! Could it be be really fell for that wretch?
Cadence’s fists clenched tightly, her nails digging into her <b>palins</b>, but she disc feel
any <b>pain</b>.