PART 2: THE BROKEN SILENCE
Bianca leaned over the main pass, her designer heels clicking sharply against the stainless steel floor.
She reached out and deliberately tipped a pan of delicate saffron reduction onto the floor, splattering the golden liquid across Sofia’s spotless white apron.
“Accidents happen when staff are incompetent,” Bianca sneered, expecting Sofia to burst into tears or beg for forgiveness.
Instead, Sofia stood her ground, her gaze cold and steady as she motioned for her sous-chef to prep a fresh batch without missing a beat.
“You can ruin my reduction, Miss Vale,” Sofia whispered, leaning in close, “but you can’t ruin the fact that twelve years ago, Adrian gave me the original recipe in this very building.”
Bianca’s confident expression faltered for a fraction of a second, her sharp eyes searching Sofia’s face for a sign of weakness.
Before Bianca could respond, the kitchen doors swung wide open, and Adrian Novaro himself stepped into the humid room.
(The confrontation between Adrian and Sofia will change everything! Click “Next Page” to continue reading…)
