Chapter 638: 638: Help Me Fix Your Sister

However, the Zhekova Family’s seat was right at the front of the VIP section, while the Cultural Center’s VIP area was relatively large, aside from the high-ranking members of the Cooking Competition and the ordinary audiences interested in watching the competition, there was also quite a number of VIP spots left unoccupied.

Wendy Clarke, Ella Doone, and Edward Lopez were among them, quite far away from the Zhekova Family.

The 13 contestants took their places. Edward Lopez swept a glance across the stage and said, “I saw the live broadcast before, and I thought the filters must be making the ladies look prettier. But seeing them in person, they are all really quite attractive.”

Ella Doone did not pick up on his remark, she was used to Edward’s flirtatious nature, and didn’t think much of it.

As for Edward’s comment, she didn’t take it seriously.

Ella Doone then asked Wendy, “By the way, you came to Belfard to find your sister?”

Wendy nodded, “Yes, truth be told, my sister is here, one of the main reasons I came to watch the competition was to find her.”

“She’s here?” Ella Doone said, surprised.

Even Edward turned to look at her. Wendy was annoyed by his previous remarks.

If he thought any of these contestants were attractive, he really didn’t have high standards.

And it was such low standards that kept her entangled with him.

Nevertheless, she said: “Yes, it’s Cindy Clarke.”

Both Edward Lopez and Ella Doone were surprised.

“She previously ran away from home. We’ve been unable to locate her for years. I just happened to see Cindy during the live broadcast and that’s what led me here. She didn’t leave us any form of contact information or hint to her whereabouts, so my only option is to find her at the competition. She didn’t leave any information, let alone any contact information. So, to find her, I had to come to the competition.” Wendy sighed.

Ella Doone nodded, not commenting further.

This was the Clarke Family’s private affair; it wasn’t her business to interfere and frankly, she had little desire to.

However, Edward now seemed interested, he asked curiously, “So Cindy Clarke is your sister?”

Wendy nodded.

Edward touched his nose with his finger and tapped it twice, “I’ve watched a couple of the live broadcasts, and I thought your sister was pretty extraordinary. She’s creative, organized, and most importantly, attractive.”

“There are plenty of beautiful women, but it’s rare to find one who is smart and beautiful like her.”

Wendy’s expression cooled for a second, before she pulled a slightly sarcastic smile, “What, you’re interested in my sister?”

Edward lifted his eyebrow, looking at her without hiding anything, confessing, “Yes, I am.”

Wendy’s face involuntarily darkened.

If he was interested in Cindy, then what exactly did their previous interactions mean?

Edward tapped his watch with the tip of his fingers, “Cindy doesn’t look like a woman who would be easily ensnared, that’s what piques my interest.”

Wendy raised an eyebrow, scoffing internally.

So, what, she had been an easy catch for him?

Edward had a playful look in his eyes, “As her sister, would you introduce us?”

A smile tugged at the corners of Ella’s mouth.

How could she not see Edward’s interest in Wendy?

However, Wendy was likely wasting her efforts.

Edward was not a man of fidelity.

With a smile that suggested indifference, Wendy said, “We haven’t seen each other for five years. She may not listen to me. Plus, she still holds some misconceptions and resentment against me.”

It seemed that Wendy was inoculating herself in advance, in case Cindy truly did build a relationship with Edward and bad-mouthed her in front of him, building resentment against her.

So she said upfront, that she and Cindy were not on good terms.

Therefore, whatever Cindy said couldn’t necessarily be trusted.

“Well, in that case, if I asked you to introduce us, your sister might not listen, would she?” Edward Lopez pointed out.

Wendy chuckled and said, “Maybe not, while our relationship might not be the best, with a tall, rich, and handsome man like you, Young Master Lopez, standing right here, even if she doesn’t like me, how could she resist you?”

“She’s not about to spite herself, is she? With your standing in society, I’m sure any young girl would be unable to resist your charm. Let alone, Cindy, who is merely an internet celebrity. If you really want, I wouldn’t mind giving an introduction.”

Edward raised an eyebrow, “You’re that supportive of me pursuing your sister?”

“Why, are you jealous?”

Wendy chuckled and said, “What does it have to do with me who you take a fancy to? I can’t control it. If you like my sister, go ahead. Do you think you would stop just because I’m not happy about it?”

“But honestly, even if you do pursue Cindy, do you really think you’re going to develop a serious relationship with her?”

“Besides, your family would never agree to you marrying an internet celebrity, right? It’s all just fun and games.”

At her words, Edward moved closer to Wendy, whispering in her ear, “Since you see it so clearly, aren’t you afraid that I’m just toying around with you as well?”

“You’re funny, Young Master Lopez,” laughed Wendy, “Aren’t we just ordinary friends? How could you ‘play around’ with me?”

Wendy turned her head, gazing at Edward with her seductive eyes.

“Ha-ha!” Edward chuckled softly.

The challenge that Cindy appeared to be was indeed, intriguing.

But Wendy, who seemed willing to play games, was also quite interesting.

Edward found himself increasingly unable to let go of Wendy.

“Your sister is temporary,” he whispered in Wendy’s ear, “But you… we still have potential.”

“I know that you didn’t just come to Belfard for me, or your sister. Once you help me win over Cindy, I’ll see to the expansion of your restaurant in Belfard.”

Wendy laughed, “Young Master Lopez, you might have misunderstood my position. I was able to single-handedly develop my family’s restaurant to its current level. While this may not be a big deal in your eyes, I am still capable of independent development. I’m grateful for your willingness to help, but even if you don’t offer, I can still do it on my own. This isn’t a condition for me to help you.”

“You’re becoming more and more interesting,” Edward said with curiosity.

At this moment, the five judges arrived on stage, signaling the imminent start of the competition.

Wesley Gordon said, “Now we only have 13 contestants left, the following competition will have a higher elimination rate. The competition will intensify.”

“In today’s competition, we will directly eliminate three contestants,” Wesley Gordon announced.

Upon hearing Wesley’s words, people were taken aback.

At the outset of the competition, many contestants were eliminated each round.

But as it progressed, the number of contestants eliminated each round dwindled.

It had been a while since the competition required eliminating three contestants in one round.

Though those under Pingla Academy were confident, Cindy’s presence sowed some doubts.