Sasha was about to add more to the conversation when Vivienne's gaze landed on the cake in her hand.

She hadn't tried this flavor before, and though she was sure it wouldn't beat a slice of good old apple pie, being picky at a moment like this seemed downright immature. Sasha quickly hid it behind her back.

She'd already had her share, why was she still eyeing hers?

Seeing Arthur wouldn't be out of the kitchen anytime soon, Sasha shot Percival a look, silently assigning him a critical mission.

To keep watch.

As the two of them were enjoying their sneaky treat, Arthur emerged from the kitchen, a tray in hand, his voice booming excitedly from afar, "Honey, darling, breakfast is served! Today we've got beef stew with homemade biscuits..."

Sasha nearly choked.

Vivienne decisively swallowed her last bite.

Percival calmly stepped forward to greet Arthur, cleverly blocking his view.

"Who let you in?"

Arthur frowned, clearly displeased, "And keep it down. My daughter isn't married to you yet; don't get too cozy."

Arthur took a step towards Sasha and Vivienne's direction.

Percival tried to intervene again, but Sasha had already come forward, crumbs still lingering at the corner of her mouth.

Arthur noticed immediately and leaned in, curious, "Honey, what did you eat?"

Caught off guard, Sasha pursed her lips, trying to sound casual, "...I was just really hungry, had a biscuit."

Arthur was filled with guilt, blaming his slow pace for leaving his wife famished.

"Honey, breakfast is ready, let's go eat."

Then, the cake box Sasha had been hiding fell from behind the chair, rolling to Arthur's feet.

wasn't on

Sasha with a mix of

Vivienne a glare before soothing Arthur, "Hubby, let me explain. You have to believe in yourself; your cooking is truly a gift.

master's fault. I accidentally made too much and wanted the

You,

exactly to

sincerely stated, "They're not

"Are you saying you're better

smiled, not contradicting the

provoked, Arthur couldn't let it slide. Not in front of

let's have a

of her husband's

Percival is my apprentice; if word gets out, people will say you're bullying the younger generation." Arthur patted Sasha's hand, reassuring her. He

precisely because of all the practice, she couldn't bear to tell

sure you want to compete? Just think if

him off,

his intent, if I win, I expect you to agree to proceed

If you lose, let's push

to wait till

front of the kitchen, Arthur and Percival locked

"What's the

was confidently, and a smile across his

Arthur snorted.

this specific skill from the Dorian family, a

was sure of his

leaving Sasha and

forehead,

to her book, "Mom, instead of worrying here, we might as well

shot her a look, "No more bringing people home to bully your

it. Why shouldn't I

contestants presented

mystery what lay

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