Chapter 54: The Misunderstanding
Hearing the name of yton Brown and Annie, her stepsister, Samantha contemted going to the
two-carat conference room.
She instantly paled at the idea of seeing her stepmother and stepsister. All the more, seeing her
father. However, what pushed her to present herself was the convincing of the F&B Manager. She
was told, "This would be very good publicity for the hotel, Chef Sam, and I''m sure the boss would
love it!"
"You seem like you are hesitating, Chef Sam." From one corner of the kitchen, Chef Matteo
remained to study Samantha''s movements. He could not help but probe, seeing the reluctance in
Samantha''s expression.
Samantha cleared her throat and replied, "It''s just that... I am not used to speaking in front of a
crowd, but I suppose... it''s also part of my job."
She forced a smile and added, "Let me just give additional instructions to the chefs and I''ll be right
behind you."
"I''ll see you at the two-carat conference room, Chef Sam," the F&B Manager eagerly responded,
walking away from the kitchen.
Samantha did not require that much time. She just needed to get freshened up before seeing her
father. She at least desired to look presentable.
She proceeded to her locker and sent a quick message to Ethan, telling him how she was about to
meet her father. She did not wait for any reply and took out her make-up kit.
After putting on some lipstick and powdering her face, she went straight to the two-carat conference
room, feeling her heart racing.
As she made that walk into the hallway, she told herself, "You can do this, Sam. Make Ethan
proud... Make your children proud." She took a deep breath and reminded herself, "Be proud of
what you have be."
When she entered the venue, she instantly saw familiar faces gawking at her. Some of them were
her rtives from the Davis'' side, and some were her ssmates in the military academy.
She raised her chin and imposed a smile. She silently told herself that she was no longer that same
Samantha who felt ashamed of her previous mistake. Besides, her supposed misreading lead her
into Ethan''s arms.
As she made her way to the VIP table where the F&B manager stood, she took a deep breath and
searched for Matilda first.
It calmed her heart to find her grandmother. She smiled, knowing everything will be fine.
Still, she evaded her father''s gaze.
Standing exactly in front of yton Brown, the F&B Manager introduced her as the executive chef.
She also repeated her introduction and only then did she look straight into yton''s eyes and
congratted him and Annie.
In secret, she thought, ''You deserve each other.''
"Beautiful! Beautiful!" Samantha heard ady, wearing sses, gavepliments of her charms.
"The food is not only delicious, but the person who made the dishes is just so beautiful! What a
beautiful Chef you are, Chef Sam!"
Having heard this many times from Ethan''s side of the family, Samantha took pride in thements
and said, "Thank you. I was told... I look exactly like my mother."
That was the only time she finally nced at her father, the General. She clearly saw how he
fluttered his eyes by the mention of her mother.
Next to the General was Catherine, her stepmother. Samantha saw how Catherine sped her
hand against her dessert spoon, angry at hearing about her mother. She supposed it would not be
the first that her stepmother disliked the mention of Sarah Turner Davis, but it felt great to bring it up
again.
"Chef Sam, my name is Belinda Lopez. I am a columnist at the Braeton Daily. I am also a food critic
and may I just say, your food is delicious!" Belinda turned around at the table and revealed, "All of
us had great words to say about your food!"
Samantha smiled at the tale of Belinda. She reacted, "Really?" Turning to her father, she probed,
"Does the General also appreciate the dishes we served?"
There was an awkward silenceing from Winfield, and it puzzled the columnist. It was Belinda
who answered on behalf of the General, "Yes! Everyone did!"
"Yes, he did child. Everyone in this room liked the dishes, right everybody?" It was Matilda who
stood up, encouraging everyone to speak up.
Samantha clearly saw how her father''s hands hid beneath the table. She also saw how her
stepmother''s jaws clenched.
Transferring her gaze to Annie, Samantha noticed how her stepsister''s eyes narrowed at her.
She also received the awkward silenceing from the Browns, especially Ingrid Brown.
Samantha used to get along with Ingrid, but now, she knew not where yton''s mother stood.
While other guests in the conference room were giving Samantha praises, most individuals in the
VIP table were in shock and unable to speak.
Belinda, on the other hand, continued with herments, "I will definitely write a column about my
dining experiences tonight and it''s a good thing that I took pictures of my te! Eventually, I''d want
to conduct an interview with you, Chef Sam."
"That would be wonderful and I''m happy you enjoyed our dishes, despite only tasting a six-course
meal. Miss Lopez, you could join us during our grand opening next week! We are preparing an
eleven-course meal for that event." Putting her hands on her waist, she concluded, "Now that will
definitely give you more orgasmic experience!"
"Oh, that would be exciting!" Eximed Belinda Lopez. "I will certainly be there!"
Samantha turned to the Browns and to her father and also suggested, "In fact, we would like to also
invite your family, General, and Mr. Brown. We would like to wee you and your family during the
grand opening of the First Diamond Hotel."
She directed her gaze to the F&B manager and instructed, "Make sure that they receive an
invitation, providing them with a VIP table at that event."
"Yes, Chef Sam," assured the manager.
"Wow! Really? You can give out the invitation?" Belinda''s eyes widened. She sneered before
rifying, "I imagined the invites woulde from... the corporate office."
"Oh, I have connections in the corporate office," Samantha assured. She winked at Belinda and
teased, "I can even get you... an interview with the president himself!"
Belinda''s eyes widened. She ced both her hands to cover her mouth and said, "No way! The
great, Ethan Wright?!"
"Yes, the great, Ethan Wright!" Samantha answered with a genuine smile.
"That would be fantastic!" Belinda was utterly excited with the idea that she promised, "I will
certainly be there!"
"Don''t believe every word that woman says!" Everyone''s attention shifted to Annie Davis. She had a
grimace on her face as she mmed her hands against the table.
Despite the warning stareing from the General and yton Brown, holding her hand, Annie
insisted to put Samantha to shame. She pointed a finger at Samantha and announced, "You have
dishonored our names and you dare to show your face to us!"
"Miss Belinda, you have no idea what kind of woman she is! She does not deserve to be employed
by this prestigious hotel!" Annie added.
"That''s right! Shame on the Wrights for having such an employee - a soiled woman!" Catherine
Davis added, speaking with a loud voice.
"Clearly, she hase here toe in between yton and I! But mind you, that woman cheated
on yton with an old ugly man! And who knows, she has be a whore all these years!" Annie
had to add, screaming as her face turned red!
"That''s enough! Watch your words, Annie!" The General found himself in anger, following the
provocation of his wife and adopted daughter. He wasn''t looking for trouble or attention that
evening. He felt calling Samantha out was unnecessary.
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"Now, let''s not be too harsh," Ingrid Brown tried to speak, but the door to the conference room
swung open, halting her words.
They all saw a tall and handsome man with the most domineering intense brown eyes, walking high
and mighty, clothed in a custom-made suit. He did not mind the stares and whispers of everyone.
The people''s attention easily shifted to an alluring, yet prevailing man as he made his way to the
VIP table.
"Mr. Wright. Good evening." the F&B manager was quick to greet their CEO.
Ethan only nodded and turned his stern face into the ogling people in awe of his presence.
"Mr. Wright? Ethan Wright?" rified Belinda. She herself had only seen the man once in her life. It
was very difficult to catch the CEO of the Wright Diamond Corporation, yet here he was, standing in
front of her.
"Yes, I am," answered Ethan. He turned to the General and said, "I''m sorry to interrupt this
gathering, but it''s gettingte. I''m here to fetch my wife."
Looking at Samantha, Ethan pointed to his watch and ordered, "Sam, let''s go home. It''s getting
late."
"Ah! Yes, honey. A moment please while I rify the misunderstanding," said Samantha while
raising her finger.
"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding?" Ethan probed, ring at the obvious culprit and
raising his brow.
"Miss Lopez, I think Miss Davis here has mistaken me for someone else." Samantha nced at
Annie with a smile before resuming, "Isn''t that right? I would not be that shameful, soiled woman.
After all, I am... Samantha Wright."
Samantha watched in delight as Annie''s lips trembled and her face paled. The same could be said
with the shocked Catherine. Both of them were clearly afraid of Ethan.
"Ye - yes. I''m sorry. I - I must have mistaken you for someone else," said Annie with her voice
shaking. She bowed her head and apologized, "Pardon my words... Chef Sam."
"Haha! What a relief! Annie and Catherine seemed like they were ready to fry you, Chef Sam! I''m
d it''s all a misunderstanding," told Belinda while wiping the sweat on her forehead.
Ethan immediately shot a sinister look at Annie and Catherine Davis. His eyes narrowed, giving
them a silent threat. He asked, "Did they now. Tell me again, what did they say? Soiled? Shameful?
What else was said about my wife?"