Oblivate our bond CH 8

Oblivate our bond CH 8

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A few days later, the head chef approached me with a warm smile and eyes full of appreciation

Julissa, we’re lucky to have you. Our team’s been needing someone like you.” 

I waved my hands modestly. Thank you for giving me the chance. I’ll do my best.” 

There’s an international culinary exchange happening in a month,he added. You’re coming 

with me.” 

An exchange? I lit up inside

This wasn’t just any eventit was a global showcase, something only toplevel chefs got invited to

I said yes without hesitation

Since arriving in Europe, I’d thrown myself completely into workattending workshops, experimenting with new recipes, and meeting some of the best chefs in the field. They shared their 

secrets, and I soaked up everything like a sponge

Back home, I cooked too, surebut it was mostly trial and error in my kitchen or casual chats with 

coworkers. This trip? It changed everything

I messaged Eden right away, sharing the good news and asking her to come see me in action

She wrote back with an update on the pack

Kendra had been arrested. And Landon? Not only did he refuse to help her, he actually testified- 

offered up evidence that added years to her sentence

Eden: [Talk about cold, he screwed you over for her, and now he’s kicking her while she’s down?

I replied simply: [The only thing that stays the same is how things change.

Time passed like water slipping through fingers. I didn’t hear from Landon againuntil the day of 

the exchange

When I stepped onto the stage, lights blanketed my face. Every seat was filled. Cameras flashed as reporters leaned forward with questions

Julissa, through all the challenges on your culinary journey, who are you most grateful to?” 

I paused

Years ago, I would’ve answered without a second thought: Landon. He was the one who first pushed me toward cooking, who carved his mark into my soul

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But now

I looked out at the crowdEden clapping proudly, the head chef beaming, my new colleagues cheering me on

I smiled. A friend. I’m most grateful to a friend.” 

No more clinging to the past. No more looking back

After the event, the head chef pulled me aside, eyes gleaming

You crushed it today,he said, practically vibrating with excitement. You owned that stage. Now listenif someone tries to poach you, stay strong!” 

I laughed and nodded, joy bubbling up in my chest

Then I spotted him

Landon.. 

He stood off to the side, alone in the crowd, eyes burning like wildfire as they locked onto me

I offered him a smile. A gentle, distant one

The kind you give when it’s over

He lifted his phone slightly, a silent question on his face. I nodded and followed him to a nearby 

café

Once we sat down, he looked at the waitress and said softly, One latte. Light on the sugar.” 

He still remembered my usualdown to the sugar ratio. But the truth was, I didn’t even like sweet 

drinks anymore

He wrapped his hands around the cup and asked quietly, How’ve you been?” 

I’m good,I replied, steady and clear. Closer to my dream than ever.” 

He gave a small nod, raising his cup to mine in a silent toast. “Congratulations.” 

We sat in silence for a moment before he finally spoke again, voice raw. If Kendra hadn’t been in the picturedo you think we would’ve made it?” 

I shook my head. If there hadn’t been a Kendra, we never would’ve even happened.” 

His smile cracked. His shoulders trembled slightly, like he was fighting something inside

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A tear landed on the back of his hand, but he didn’t bother wiping it away. 

You’ll find your true mate one day,I said gently, standing up

He didn’t answer. I felt his eyes burning into my back as I walked away

But I didn’t turn around

I returned to the hall, where Eden rushed over, eyes narrowed

What the hell did he want?” 

I sighed. Just a ghost trying to hold on.” 

After the exchange, I poured myself back into my work, experimenting, pushing limits

Eventually, it paid offI was named a Master Chef

The whole team celebrated like we’d won the lottery. The room burst into applause, champagne 

corks popped, and streamers flew through the air

From the secondfloor landing, Nathaniel launched a confetti cannon like an overgrown kid

Boom!” 

I glared playfully up at him, brushing streamers from my shoulders. He just grinned and mouthed, Be a lady!” 

My phone buzzed with a message from a familiar name

Landon: [Congratulations.

I typed two words in reply: [Thanks.

Then I turned my phone off

I looked out at the cheering crowd, at the lights, at the life I’d built for myselfand felt nothing but 

peace

Whatever storm had raged between Landon and meit was over

And now, IJulissa Crosswellwas finally free to chase a future that belonged only to me

Oblivate our bond

Oblivate our bond

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