Chapter 0294


    Abby


    I’m still clutching my phone so tightly that my knuckles are probably turning white. I’m standing in the


    middle of the cold storeroom, my hands shaking slightly as I wait for Mr. Thompson’s verdict.


    “I’ve called to inform you of the results fromst night,” he says. “First of all, I hope you’re doing well.”


    “Y-Yeah, I’m doing good,” I manage, struggling and, quite frankly, failing to keep my voice steady. “And


    you?”


    Mr. Thompson chuckles lightly. “I’m well, Abby,” he says, and I can hear the smile in his voice. I can


    picture him on the other end of the phone, probably smirking as he speaks. Is he enjoying toying with


    me? I need to hear the results!


    My heart skips a beat, and I grip the phone even tighter. “Look, Mr. Thompson—” I begin, but he cuts


    me off.


    “After careful consideration,” he interrupts, “the judges have decided…”


    My heart feels as if it’s about to stop. This is it. My career feels like it’s hinging on this moment.


    Everything I’ve worked for, everything I’ve sacrificed, alles to this. And Mr. Thompson, kind, sweet,


    “You’re going to cater the Alpha gathering.”


    A rush of joy floods through me, and I can''t contain my excitement. “Um.. ahem… excuse me,” I


    manage. Without waiting for a response, I put the phone down for a moment and just stand there.


    Then, I’m suddenly jumping up and down, squealing with delight. I mp my hand over my mouth,


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    trying in vain to hide the absurd sounds that areing out of me.


    This is it! This is the opportunity I’ve been waiting for. No, not just waiting for, working for. And despite


    my odds, I made it. Everything is going to change from here on out.


    Mr. Thompson’s voice crackles through the speaker then, breaking through my reverie. “Abby?” he


    calls out, his voice muffled by the distance. “Abby, are you there?”


    I pick the phone up again, my voice breathless. “Mr. Thompson,” I breathe, “I can’t believe it! Thank you


    so much! I promise I won’t let you down.”


    Heughs warmly. “I have no doubt about that, Abby. Your talent and passion shine through in your


    cooking. But that’s not all.”


    I quirk an eyebrow. “It’s not?”


    “No,” he replies. “Look, Abby, your story has captured the hearts of many. People are fascinated by


    your journey, and we believe it could be a great opportunity for your restaurant as well. I’ve scheduled a


    TV interview for you. It’s tomorrow. Can you attend?”


    I swallow, nodding even though I know he can’t see me. “O-Of course,” I say. “Of course, I could do


    that.”


    “I’m sorry, Mr. Thompson,” I say, my voice filled with regret. “But he won’t be able to appear on TV


    anymore. In fact, he’s no longer working with me to this capacity. It was only a temporary


    arrangement.”  Dr?мanоvels


    There’s a brief silence on the other end of the line. I can feel Mr. Thompson’s disappointment through


    the phone. “I see,” he finally says. “That’s unfortunate. But I understand.”