Chapter 1533

Wilhelmina frowned slightly, forcing a smile as she said, "Oh! Well... it seems I still have much to learn. I... I'll keep working on it." Jack hadn't expected her to admit so openly that her skills were lacking. Even more surprising, she promised she would do better. In his mind, she had always been the very picture of pride and dominance. This rare display of humility felt almost out of character. Emily felt sorry for Wilhelmina, but she was also pleased by her response. Then, pointing to another dish, Emily asked, "What about this one? How does it taste?" He took a bite and replied flatly, "It's alright." Wilhelmina's expression darkened further. "I'll keep working on it," she murmured. Yet deep down, she couldn't help but wonder what was wrong with her. There was a time when she and Jack had fought tooth and nail, and he had humiliated her without mercy. The mere memory used to fill her with murderous rage. Yet now, long after their engagement had been broken off, a single re