Chapter 383 We've Neglected You

"I asked you to come out here tonight because there are some things I'd like to clear up with you."

Henry slowly turned back to face Serena. He maintained a smile on his face, and his gaze was warm, too. He looked like he was still treating Serena graciously since she was his niece.

It was a shame then that the words sounded ruthless when they came out.

"According to Dad's arrangements, you and Mary should have a share in Gourmet Haven. When the branch restaurant starts running again, I hope you won't tell others that I taught you to cook if someone asks."

Serena stiffened. "But … didn't you teach me?"

Henry chuckled and shook his head. "I always teach my apprentices the basics of knife work first. Then, I teach them sauteing. The last thing they learn is how things should taste. In your cooking, you manage to do decently at the final stage. Your food tastes good, but you never learned any of the basic skills.

"How can you say then that you learned from me as my apprentice? Just