However, the Zhekova Family's seat was right at the front of the VIP section, while the Cultural Center's VIP area was relatively large, aside from the high-ranking members of the Cooking Competition and the ordinary audiences interested in watching the competition, there was also quite a number of VIP spots left unoccupied.
Wendy Clarke, Ella Doone, and Edward Lopez were among them, quite far away from the Zhekova Family.
The 13 contestants took their places. Edward Lopez swept a glance across the stage and said, "I saw the live broadcast before, and I thought the filters must be making the ladies look prettier. But seeing them in person, they are all really quite attractive."
Ella Doone did not pick up on his remark, she was used to Edward's flirtatious nature, and didn't think much of it.
As for Edward's comment, she didn't take it seriously.
Ella Doone then asked Wendy, "By the way, you came to Belfard to find your sister?"