Soon, time was up, and everyone stopped what they were doing.
Amelia Johnson’s dish, as always, was a hit with the judges, winning their votes effortlessly. However, when it came to Sophia Lee’s turn, she was the only one who cast a dissenting vote.
Confused, the judges all turned their attention to her—especially Mr. Bennett. He had a soft spot for Amelia Johnson, partly as a token of gratitude for saving his life, but mainly because he admired her skills.
“Sophia, I think you owe us an explanation about what’s wrong with this dish. Otherwise, I suggest you reconsider your vote carefully, because it’s crucial for the contestants,” Mr. Bennett said firmly.
Sophia Lee shot a disdainful glance at him, grabbed the microphone, and replied coolly, “Today is the top ten competing f
