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Hearing the name of Clayton Brown and Annie, her stepsister, Samantha contemplated going to the two-carat conference room.
She instantly paled at the idea of seeing her stepmother and stepsister. All the more, seeing her father. However, what pushed her to present herself was the convincing of the F&B Manager. She was told, "This would be very good publicity for the hotel, Chef Sam, and I'm sure the boss would love it!"
"You seem like you are hesitating, Chef Sam." From one corner of the kitchen, Chef Matteo remained to study Samantha's movements. He could not help but probe, seeing the reluctance in Samantha's expression.
Samantha cleared her throat and replied, "It's just that... I am not used to speaking in front of a crowd, but I suppose... it's also part of my job."
She forced a smile and added, "Let me just give additional instructions to the chefs and I'll be right behind you."
"I'll see you at the two-carat conference room,
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