Chapter 39

"Thank you, Mr. Horton," Wendy said with a smile as she accepted it from him. Jacob had only served Wendy the food, completely overlooking Xyla. Xyla couldn't remember ever receiving such special attention from Jacob. Sitting at the far corner of the table, she bit her lip in frustration. Not only had she failed to get Wendy kicked out of the Horton residence, but she had also allowed her to showcase her cooking skills in front of everyone and gain their favor. Moira's expression softened. She spoke up for the first time in a while to ask Wendy how she had prepared the barbecue ribs. Even Alexandra, who had never liked Wendy, asked her how she managed to make such a simple dish taste so delicious. Her attitude toward Wendy had softened considerably. Wendy responded to all their question confidently and even shared a few cooking tips along the way, making everyone look at Wendy with admiration. At that moment, Xyla felt like a complete outsider. Simon, who had finished his