Feeling awkward, Steve replied, “But no one knows how to cook here.”
“Why don’t we ask Kate to give it a try?” Kylie stared at Kathleen.
Cooking exposed one to fumes, grease, and whatnot.
As long as Kathleen appeared oily every day, Kylie would be the prettiest one among the group of celebrities.
“Then who’s going to clean the dishes?” Nancy raised her brows.
Again, Kylie gazed at Kathleen.
Seeing that, everyone shot Kylie quizzical glances. Can your discrimination be any more blatant?
Steven couldn’t stand it anymore. “Are you trying to tire her to death?”
Kylie blinked at him and replied innocently, “Well, it should be fine.”
Steve was rendered speechless.
Kathleen looked at Cain nonchalantly and asked, “Is there a hidden mission?”
Flashing a sheepish smile, Cain replied, “Yeah. You caught me!”
Kathleen smirked.
Why didn’t you tell us earlier? Must you watch Kylie pick on me?
It looked like he, too, had gone overboard for the sake of viewer ratings.
“I can’t believe there’s a hidden mission. Mr. Dodson, you’re so cunning. Are you trying to wear Kate out?” Kylie asked, pretending to care.
“The production team has prepared the hidden mission, but I didn’t expect you to push everything to me. How could you blame them for being cunning?” Pausing for a moment, Kathleen continued indifferently, “Besides, everyone has discovered the hidden mission. Only you don’t know about it.”
Instantly, Kylie was at a loss for words.
As she watched the scene unfold, Nancy couldn’t help grinning in satisfaction.
Despite looking soft on the surface, Kathleen indeed has quite a personality. She certainly doesn’t want to be on the losing side. After all, she was once Samuel’s wife, and now, she is Christopher’s fiancée. She sure has some dirty tricks up her sleeve. Otherwise, how else could she mingle with the two men?
Pondering silently, Nancy concluded that it would be better not to offend Kathleen.
“That’s not what I meant.” Trying to defend herself, Kylie continued, “Only the capable ones have the opportunity to do more work.”
With a faint smile, Kathleen responded, “Have I ever mentioned that I’m well-versed in everything?”
Upon hearing that, Kylie was at a loss for words.
Steve turned to look at Cain and asked, “So, are we allowed to ask for help?”
“Yes. You have to find the chef on your own. What sort of chef you can get hold of depends on your capability.” Cain paused before adding, “I’ll give you an hour. Otherwise, you’ll have to cook yourselves tonight.”
Feeling helpless, Steve asked everyone to gather in the dining area.
“Do you all have any idea on this?” he asked with a frown.
“I don’t know any chefs,” John responded.
“I don’t think we have to get a highly-rated chef or whatsoever. Can’t it be someone who can cook?” Nancy chimed in.
“I’ve checked. The guest who is coming for dinner tonight is Jadeborough’s mayor,” Steve explained.
Therefore, they couldn’t simply get someone over to cook.
“Wow! Is it necessary to be so grand?” Kylie’s face rekindled with anticipation. “Well, I guess I have to doll myself up tonight.”
Nancy let out an inexplicable chuckle.
This Kylie is indeed an attention-seeker.
Kylie’s words had also left Steve speechless. He was so anxious at the moment, yet Kylie was thinking about what to wear that night.
“I think Nancy has a point. It doesn’t have to be a top chef.” Kathleen’s voice was so soft that it gave them a warm feeling as they listened.
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