My Lady Chef

Ely's POV:

The sun was beginning to set now on the horizon as I took a deep breath and smiled at the peace and being away from the other ladies and their whispers. "Bravo. I never thought I would see that fake bitch run away like a defeated dog."

I turned around. The voice was young and female. To my surprise, it was the adolescent lady seated beside Prince Belmont.

Blonde hair styled in the latest fashion. Flawless skin and a pretty face that suits her elegant blue dress.

She was the young girl seated to the right of Prince Belmont, which means....

She is Princess Anneal, the fifth princess, and the third born female of the Royal family.

"I greet the Third Flower of the Kingdom." I curtsied immediately as she approached me and gave me a long perusal before smiling. "Good evening, Princess."

"Lady Alaina, the rumors of your beauty were not exaggerated at all but your unusual talent is the reason for the ton to talk about you." Her voice was honest and extremely blunt. "They say that you are gifted with cooking and that your creativity and skill is the reason why Cafe Terra is a big success."

"The Princess gives me too much credit. The team I employ at Cafe Terra have all been exceptional and they are the real reason why it strives. "I chose an answer that was modest since it is not good to brag too much.

"Please called me Annie. It is just the two of us...and your knight." she eyed Kain for a while and lowered her voice a bit. "I actually had my maid buy one roll cake from your cafe and it was exceptionally soft and fluffy. It is certainly different from any cakes I have ever tasted and yet I was told that it was made from simple ingredients."

"It is true, Princess. Anyone with patience and training can make it." I nodded and she seems impressed.

"You...are certainly unique. Your cafe is the talk of the city and your staff sings your praises as a competent head of the Aisenburg household for such a young lady. Lady Lorax's days as the Reigning Belle will soon be over if you stay popular." Princess Anneal played with the end of her fan. "I can certainly understand why my oldest brother has taken a liking to you."

"He is merely treating me well because he is close to my husband Princess."

"Oh? He cannot seem to help but smile whenever news of you arrives at the Palace."

"We are just familiar with each other because of the duke." I kept my cool despite wanting to just escape this nosy girl.

The Princess laughed and her face softened up as she took my hands.

"Brother was right. You are rather different from the other ladies who kowtow to royalty. I like you Lady Aisenburg."

Something tells me that I just passed some sort of test because the princess ceased being intrusive with my relationship with the prince and promptly left after I accepted her invitation to a tea party in the near future.

"Milady." Kain's voice made me look at him. "Thank you."

"For what?"

"For defending the lower classes. You refused to put us down for the sake of staying in society's good graces. I was most apprehensive at first when I was chosen to be your knight for this auspicious occasion but now, I am honored to guard you."

I smiled and nodded, accepting my knight's words as we rejoined the crowd since the time came for my gift to be placed on the banquet table.

This was why I was invited by the Prince. Weeks prior to his birthday; he had contacted me into making the cakes and desserts for the banquet. The payment was generous so Chef Neo and Jorge assisted me in making them.

The result is now being wheeled in by several servants as we all took our seats. Many noticed that I was just a few seats away from the host's seat.

The food at home has certainly improved a lot ever since I took charge of the kitchen and became close with Chef Jorge.

Because of that, the food I have tasted at the banquet tastes bland and in need of seasonings or even a hint of spice.

The meats were acceptable, and the soups are hot with the best hint of seasoning. In my opinion, they could have added more...

I shook my head, cursing my sensitive tastebuds. Every food that is not up to my standards automatically gets negative reviews.

Once the main courses are done. The desserts were placed on the table and everyone gasped at the various beautiful pastries and cakes laid before them.

As ordered by his Highness, We made 2 types of croissants, 5 different cheesecakes, 50 fruit tarts, several pies and 10 types of mini pastries.

The desserts were all made under my supervision and the piping work of the cake, as well as the decorations, were all devised by Chef Neo and me; The results were very good as every surface was smooth and glazed...

The centerpiece was a three-tier cake with sugar wafers shaped to look like fabric as it wraps around the cake edges; several chocolate twigs and flowers made from tempered chocolate and the topper was a beautiful emblem painted in the royal colors of purple and gold made by Chef Jorge and painted by me completed the overall design.

Everyone was in awe of the cake; Even Prince Belmont's eyes lot up with excitement at how beautiful the cake was.

A glance at Prince Belmont's surprised yet pleased expression meant victory for my team as he raised his glass up high.

Everyone became silent.

"Ladies and Gentleman. Tonight's fine desserts are courtesy of the " Mysterious Cake-Maker", who has never failed to impress me and my father with their prowess in desserts. Cheers, and enjoy yourselves."000