#Chapter 127: A Woman in the Kitchen

Abby My heart feels like it's doing somersaults in my chest as I stammer out my words. “You’re—you’re Vanessa Greene. The Vanessa Greene.” “The one and only,” Vanessa says, her voice as soft as a gentle breeze. She offers her hand, and I feel the warmth of her skin as our palms meet. My hand trembles, and I’m embarrassed but can’t help it. Vanessa Greene is literally the most renowned female chef in the country. Aside from being a bestselling author, she also owns an entire chain of three-star restaurants called ‘The Greene Plate’, which specialize in organic, farm-to-table, gourmet vegan dishes. It’s something that no female chef has ever accomplished. Aside from that, she’s the host of her own cooking show, ‘Brunch with Vanessa,’ and has won countless awards. It goes without saying that I didn’t expect her to be here. Is she one of the contestants, or one of the judges? Surely she’s a judge. Why would they have the most successful female chef in the country compet