Isabella's POV They were taking this much too seriously. Chloe had set up a mock judging table where she and six other women—including Lily, Kelsey, and Amy—sat. The table was laden with the different treats brought by the other guests. Amongst the professional-looking treats, Ethan's cupcakes looked like a child's school project. While they tasted amazing, they weren't much to look at. We had frosted them before they had completely cooled, so some of the frosting was a bit lopsided. I had attempted to save them with sprinkles, but that only made them look more juvenile. Objectively speaking, I wouldn't have been too excited to try them based on looks alone, either. But the ladies at the judging table were being deliberately offensive while they openly avoided trying the cupcake. This

