Chapter: 544

Harvey had sampled similar dishes elsewhere, but none matched the exquisite taste of Norah's culinary creations. They were all the same dishes, but there was something special about Norah's cooking. It tantalized his taste buds like nothing else!

As a top-tier chef, Harvey fancied himself quite the culinary artist.

But after tasting Norah's dishes, he was blown away and was hungry to expand his repertoire. So, he mustered up the courage to approach Norah. "Listen, I'm dead serious about learning from you."

Norah was somewhat amused. "Harvey, Cesland's got a slew of phenomenal chefs. If you're serious about mastering Cesland's cuisine, you should head over to Glophia within Cesland. Seek out a renowned chef there. Put in the hours, and you'll pick up the tricks of the trade."

She gave Harvey's request serious consideration, sensing his genuine passion for cooking. "I'm sorry, but I'm not the right mentor for you."

Harvey was floored. He'd assumed Norah would jump at the chance, considering he was the head chef at a five-star hotel. Surely, having him as an apprentice would make her proud. But Norah's swift rejection caught him off guard.

Masking his disappointment, Harvey took a step back and offered a slight bow. “Alright, thanks anyway. I'll mull it over."

Harvey pondered his next move. Should he stick to the hotel or venture abroad for new culinary skills?

Upon returning to her hotel room, Norah told Sean about the encounter over a meal. “I never imagined Harvey would get such an idea just from sampling my cooking," she mused.

A hint of amusement flickered in Norah's eyes. She hadn't been too impressed with Harvey at first, but his eagerness to learn Cesland's cuisine from her caught her off guard.

Sean turned off his phone's screen and spoke softly. “My dear, you're an exceptional chef. Harvey hadn't experienced Cesland's cuisine before, but now he's a staunch admirer of your culinary prowess."

Sean knew Harvey's cooking skills paled in comparison to Norah's. He recalled his own kitchen exploits. Thankfully, they weren't disastrous, or he would've faced serious embarrassment.

"So, what went down at the research institute today?" Sean asked.

As Norah returned from the research institute, she wore a smile, but Sean sensed something was bothering her beneath that smile.

With graceful elegance, Norah glanced up from her meal. “Nothing much."

Sean decided not to press further. Perhaps Norah had already resolved the issue. He hadn't told her about his work in Otland yet.

Norah didn't divulge Sheri's attempted theft. Instead, she spoke about the researchers’ attitude. "The enigma of the Supernatural Doctor lies in keeping my identity under wraps."

Sean felt the same way. Since taking over the Sacredice, he preferred to stay incognito. Even within the Sacredice, only four Deacons knew his true identity.

“Very few people in Glophia know I'm the Supernatural Doctor," Norah revealed.

A soft chuckle escaped Sean. "I'm one of them."

But thoughts of Kason cast a shadow over Sean's heart, his eyes darkening. "Seems Mr. Hayes beat me to the punch in knowing your true identity?"

With their history, Norah had been open with Kason. When she heard the name "Kason Hayes" at the Glamour Club, she assumed he was the one who had rescued her and didn't bother hiding her alter ego as the Supernatural Doctor. Regretfully, Kason remained unaware of her true identity for a considerable amount of time.

When Norah agreed to treat Kason's family, he made her a promise, a condition she had long contemplated. She had intended to leverage the Hayes family's influence to put Derek in his place. She wanted to show Derek that she would have better alternatives than him, even if he was with Madeline right now.

Now with Sean by her side, Norah could reconsider the condition of her deal with Kason. Once Kason was back on his feet, she'd visit him and gently nudge him to keep his word.