Taste of Defiance

Valerie's remark was akin to a drop of water hitting a sizzling hot pan of oil. It created an immediate and explosive reaction, scattering shock and surprise throughout the room.

Gasps, murmurs, and startled expressions spread like wildfire through the crowd.

Diners who frequented the Whitmore Cuisine Hall were affluent people, including many influential businessmen. They held the cuisine in the r