After the New Year’s Eve Tragedy: Her Icy Return
Chapter 97 I Can’t Cook!
Caroline wasn’t surprised by his reaction.
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She walked over and sat next to Teresa, giving her a slight smile as she said, “I know you want to hire me as a chef for your family. Thank you for the compliment, but I think since year future daughter–in–law is quite good at cooking, why not let her cook for you at your house? Maybe she’ll do it better than I can!”
Helen never cooked at the Somertons, and once she joined the prestigious Graysons, she’d probably think too highly of herself to cook.
Her boasting today was probably just to get into the Graysons faster.
Caroline really wanted to see her get slapped in the face soon.
Teresa paused, then waved her hand dismissively. “That’s not possible! She and my son aren’t even close to being engaged. How can I have her cook for me?”
Besides, she didn’t have a good impression of Helen, so whether or not she became her daughter–in–law still had to be discussed with Linden first.
“That makes it even more reason to let her cook for you at your house. You could also develop a bond in advance, right?” Caroline hesitated for a moment before continuing, “How about this: let your future daughter–in–law cook for you first. If you don’t like it, just tell me what you want, and I’ll make it and bring it to you. How does that sound?”
She had heard from her mother that Teresa was her best friend and had helped her a lot when she was going through tough times.
Now, this was just her way of repaying her mother’s kindness.
Teresa pondered.
What the girl said made sense. If Helen cooks at her house, it’ll be a good chance to observe her behavior before the wedding.
This way, we can avoid the possibility of finding out after marriage that Helen isn’t suitable to be my daughter–in–law and then needing a divorce.
Teresa looked at Helen. “Helen, since your parents said you’re good at cooking, why don’t you come stay at my house for a while starting tomorrow? I really can’t wait to try your cooking.”
Helen’s face immediately darkened. “Teresa, I still have work…”
She had never cooked before–how was she supposed to pull it off now?
Damn Caroline! She talks so nicely, seeming to help me, but actually wants to ruin me.
Teresa smiled warmly. “Oh, what work? If you come to my house, I’ll pay you 40,000 a month, and that’s just for the cooking time. If you become my daughter–in–law in the future, you’ll be paid even more every
month.”
Forty thousand!
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That was the equivalent of her salary from working at the Somertons‘ factory for half a year.
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Unfortunately, she didn’t know how to cook. If she went to the Graysons to cook, wouldn’t that expose her?
She turned to tug at Alaina’s sleeve, seeking help.
Alaina, with everyone watching, didn’t dare to discuss the matter in front of them.
“What’s wrong with you? Teresa invited you to stay at her house because she values you. Hurry up and agree!” she whispered, but her tone was not reproachful.
Helen was still a bit worried, but at this moment, she had no choice but to trust her mother.
She immediately said to Teresa, “Alright, Teresa, but I still need to pack my things. Could I come to your house in a few days instead?”
Teresa nodded. “Of course, no problem. Let’s add each other on WhatsApp, and when you come, just let me know, and I’ll have the driver pick you up.”
After adding Helen on WhatsApp, Teresa then held up the QR code to Caroline.
“Girl, let’s exchange numbers too!”
The girl had only come to the hotel temporarily today, and if they didn’t exchange numbers, it might be hard to get in touch later.
Caroline took out her phone and scanned the QR code on Teresa’s phone.
Beep!
WhatsApp was added.
The sound of the “beep” made Helen feel extremely uncomfortable.
Once Teresa and Caroline added each other on WhatsApp, over time, Teresa would surely realize that
Caroline was from the Somertons.
Thinking of this, a heavy sense of crisis pressed down on her chest, making it hard to breathe.
After finishing the meal and saying goodbye to Teresa and Linden, Helen pulled Alaina to the restroom.
Once she confirmed the restroom was empty, she finally felt safe enough to ask, “Mom, you know I can’t cook! Why did you make me agree to cook for the Graysons?”
Alaina lightly tapped her head. “Silly girl, you’re going to the Graysons to enjoy life as a young mistress, not to cook!”
Helen furrowed her brows. “But you heard what she said. That witch wants me to cook! If she finds out I can’t cook, how could she still let me marry into the Graysons?”
After what happened in the restroom, Teresa’s impression of her had already soured.
If she found out she couldn’t even cook and was lying about it, she’d surely be disgusted by her and wouldn’t
let her become the Gravsons‘ voung mistress!
