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Chapter 80
Chapter 80
At that time, Victoria did not forget to show concern for Christy. “Christy, did that man hurt you?” she asked.
“I’m fine…” Christy was so embarrassed by the question that her face turned as red as a beet.
Christy wanted to say that the dominant man, Joshua, had kissed her again, but with two men on the phone, she couldn’t bring herself to say it.
Once she knew Victoria was okay, Christy was relieved.
They hung up the phone.
“So, I helped your friend realize her dream. At least you should treat me to dinner, right?” Joshua asked triumphantly,
Christy was suddenly at a loss for words and felt embarrassed.
At first, she thought the men in black had taken Victoria away, and she feared that Victoria would be mistreated by them. She even imagined the worst–case scenario.
But she never expected that the outcome would be the opposite of what she had imagined.
Joshua went so far as to spend 30 million dollars to make her friend’s dream come true.
Christy knew that it was thanks to Victoria’s hospitality that she had a place to stay since returning to her home country.
Now that she saw Victoria achieving her dream, Christy was happy for her.
When Christy thought of this, Christy’s expression finally softened, and she said with a blushing face.
“Alright then! Since you helped Victoria, stay for dinner. That way, we’re even. But I must make it clear in advance that you can only eat here. Don’t even think about anything else.”
Joshua felt a bit frustrated.
He really wanted to know why Christy was always on guard against him. She kept warning him as if he were a thief.
He felt that he had spent 30 million dollars for her friend but all she could do was treat him to one meal. He thought this meal was worth a fortune.
When Christy served the food, Joshua was dumbfounded once again.
He had assumed that she would serve him delicious and rich homemade dishes.
But Christy brought over a small pot with a lid on it from the induction cooker.
When she opened the lid, there was pumpkin, white wine, chicken broth, onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, all cooked together.
Christy used a large bowl to serve Joshua a full bowl of rice, which she placed in front of him.
Joshua observed that the rice was poured with sauce, with distinct grains and some light yellow substance resembling Parmesan cheese on top. There were also some white and yellow pumpkin chunks next to the rice, mixed with a few slices of white onion.
He suspected that the supposed layer of sauce was added as a finishing touch and was not edible.
“Do not tell me that this is my dinner,” Joshua expressed his dissatisfaction.
He had always been skeptical about Christy’s cooking abilities, and his concerns had now become a reality.
dinner.
To Joshua, the mishmash of food in front of him was far from being a proper
He believed that he had spent 30 million dollars on this bowl of food, which he found completely unworthy.
In Joshua’s opinion, even the food his dog ate at night was more sumptuous than this.
“This is Pumpkin Risotto! It was cooked like this. Whether you like it or not is up to you,” Christy said, no longer interested in engaging with Joshua. She thought to herself that since Joshua was so critical of her cooking, there was no need for him to persist in staying
In Christy’s opinion, Joshua was truly wasteful. This was Victoria’s favorite Pumpkin Risotto, yet he didn’t appreciate it.
Christy couldn’t be bothered by him and started eating on her own.
She had been busy all day, and because of Joshua’s fussing at lunchtime, she hadn’t eaten enough. Now, she was weak with hunger, feeling dizzy and lightheaded.
Secing Christy enjoying the food. Joshua frowned and tried to overcome his aversion as he picked up his spoon.
He felt that this was the Pumpkin Risotto that he had spent 30 million dollars on! Even if he didn’t want to spend the money, he had already done so.
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Besides, this was the first time Christy had cooked a meal for him, and Joshua didn’t want to leave without trying it.
Joshua took a bite, and it was strangel
He was puzzled as to why these ordinary grains of rice could be so fragrant. Each grain was chewy and had a milky flavor mixed with a rich pumpkin aroma.
He had never tasted the food with this kind of flavor before.
“What was this rice made of? Why does it taste both sour and sweet with a hint of fragrance?” Joshua asked, surprised.
“It was cooked with white wine and pumpkin, hence the sweet and sour taste. Also, the aroma of Parmesan cheese infused into the rice, giving it a milky flavor,” Christy explained leisurely.
“These things are Parmesan cheese?” Joshua tasted it and found the flavor unique.
“Yes, nothing out of the ordinary,” Christy said, feeling exasperated.
To Christy, Parmesan cheese was a common dish in her ordinary household.
However, Christy understood that someone like Joshua, a wealthy young man, ate extravagant cuisine every day. Simple dishes like Parmesan cheese would not be seen on his dining table.
Joshua did not expect this Pumpkin Risotto, which looked ordinary, to taste unexpectedly delicious.
The pumpkin chunks that Joshua did not fancy were cooked to perfection, fresh and smooth. Christy also added a few slices, of crisp onion, which complemented the greasiness of the Parmesan cheese and enhanced the taste.
In fact, seemingly simple Pumpkin Risotto had many exquisite techniques, especially in the precise amount of chicken broth absorbed by the rice during the stirring process. The timing of adding different ingredients was also critical.
Accustomed to delicacies, the unique flavor of Pumpkin Risotto activated Joshua’s taste buds and increased his appetite.
Soon, the large bowl was emptied, and Joshua felt a sense of satisfaction that even the fanciest of restaurants could not match with this ordinary bowl of Pumpkin Risotto.
Joshua experienced a warmth that no exotic delicacy could provide.
He felt like this was the taste of home.
Suddenly, Joshua realized that it had been many years since he had eaten a meal cooked by his mother.
He felt deeply touched.
“I never thought a fierce woman like you could cook so well,” Joshua said nonchalantly.
Christy felt uneasy listening to his words.
She couldn’t tell if Joshua was insulting her or praising her.
After dinner, while Christy was busy clearing the dishes, Joshua roamed around the house, using the excuse of wanting to see the small abode that Alan and Clara used to live in.
Curiosity led Joshua to Christy’s room.
He thought Christy’s room was really small, not even one–third the size of his bathroom at home.
Especially where Christy slept, it was tiny and cramped, only five feet wide. Joshua felt that it was very crowded for three people to sleep there, and he couldn’t understand how they could sleep comfortably in such a place.
However, despite its small size, Christy kept the room neat and tidy. Everything was well organized and utilized efficiently. The walls were decorated with lovely pink wallpaper, and various cute trinkets were carefully placed around the room. creating a warm and cozy atmosphere like a snug little nest.
After washing the dishes, Christy realized that Joshua was nowhere to be found.
She always thought of Joshua as sarcastic, enjoying mocking her. She couldn’t understand why he suddenly became quiet. As she searched the house, she unexpectedly found Joshua sitting quietly in front of the desk, lost in Alan and Clara’s photo album.
Under the warm lighting of the room, Joshua’s perfectly chiseled profile looked like a prince from a comic book.
His deep and affectionate eyes were fixed on the photo album, with a smile of contentment on his lips and an extremely doting look in his eyes.
Normally, Joshua always had a cynical and arrogant attitude. This was the first time Christy saw him calm down and have such an expression.
Christy never expected that Joshua could look so handsome when he wasn’t trying to act cool and just smiled calmly.
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