Chapter 42: Restaurant Chef

"I'll give you $1,500 if you stay and compete!" Elijah snapped, his voice filled with frustration. "That's more than your monthly salary." "If you beat our head chef, I'll throw in another $1,500," Manager Terry added, his tone just as sharp. The offer of $3,000 caught the attention of everyone at the table. Becker and the others exchanged envious glances, wishing they had the skills to compete in George's place. For George, $3,000 was no small amount—it far exceeded what he made in a single...