I had restored the Legendary Beef Wellington, the long-lost signature dish of our family's century-old restaurant, The York House, and pulled the entire business back from the edge of bankruptcy. On the day we handed out the bonuses, my sister Olivia received 100,000, and my brother Ethan received 200,000. But I only received 2,000. The stack of bills was so thin that it barely filled the envelope. "Olivia stands at the front of the restaurant every day, welcoming guests with that sweet smile of hers. She deserves the 100,000 reward." "Ethan has been entertaining clients and building connections for the family business. He's the one bringing in the big deals, so 200,000 is what he deserves." Before I could say a word, my mom Margaret pushed the bills into my hands. The crisp rustle of the paper echoed in the quiet room. "Talking about money between family members ruins the atmosphere, doesn't it? You're still learning, Claire. We provide your meals and a place to live. A 2,000 apprentice salary is already more than fair." I tightened my grip around the wrinkled envelope, my mind going blank for a moment. To restore that lost recipe, I had spent countless days in the back kitchen, surrounded by smoke and heat, until my hands were covered in painful burn scars. While Olivia only needed to stand in the dining room looking polished and charming in front of guests, Ethan spent money freely at expensive business dinners to win over clients. And me? I was the person no one ever noticed. I chopped ingredients, managed the kitchen, and stayed up night after night perfecting The Legendary Beef Wellington until I finally brought the forgotten recipe back to life. Yet my salary had remained frozen at 2,000 a month. I had worked relentlessly to sharpen my culinary skills, hoping that one day I could finally earn my parents' approval and prove that I belonged in this family. But at that moment, I was done trying. I looked down at my phone, tapped the screen, and accepted the head chef position offered by the rival five-star hotel, Grandcrest Hotel.