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Chapter 69

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"Ten minutes left!”

Freya's cooking pace increased rapidly at the sound of the host's unsettling announcement. She still had to handle the finishing touches of her dish.

She couldn't afford to make a mistake; that was the grand finale. She had to make Noah proud.

Noah and Diego were in the midst of the audience, watching and cheering her on. She couldn't wait to be announced the winner.

In no time, the host returned, his hand up and his voice, loud and clear. “Five minutes left! You should be wrapping up”.

Freya was practically done with her dish. However, a sense of inferiority complex stung her as she stole a glance at her opponent's dish. It had a better appearance and looked tastier than hers. The contestant seemed to be her biggest competitor yet.

Determined not to lose hope, she shook off the shallow thoughts, focusing on the fact that it was the taste the judges were after.

With precision, she seared the arctic char, then carefully arranged it on the smoky beetroot and carrot
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