Chapitre 94: New job

"I've never eaten something so good before," he finally admitted, his voice carrying genuine astonishment.

Elara's lips curved into a small smile, though she quickly hid it by lowering her gaze. The maids exchanged furtive glances, and I allowed myself a small breath of relief.

Lord Montrose didn't speak further for a while, focusing entirely on his meal. He took his time savoring every bite, his knife and fork moving with precision as he dismantled the dish I had so carefully prepared.

The roasted vegetables disappeared from the plate one by one, their caramelized edges glistening under the warm light. The creamy garlic puree was swept clean with each cut of lamb, and the red wine reduction left no trace by the time he set his utensils down.

He dabbed his mouth with a napkin and leaned back in his chair, his piercing gaze once again fixed on me. "You're talented, Miss Aaliyah," he said simply, his voice even. "This meal was exquisite."