Chapter 15 Talent Recognizes Talent
Once, he’d disliked Mia, thinking she’d married above her station.
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But her clean, quick divorce, her disappearance without a single string attached, and her dazzling performance tonight–all of it changed his mind completely.
He even thought this was true strength and pride–loving fiercely when she loved, and walking away without hesitation when she didn’t.
Ethan stood still, silent for a long time. Tu
He told himself. Her tricks are just for show. The drinks she makesare probably all style, no substance.
The bar’s cheers were about to blow the roof off.
With a splash, Mia set down the shaker. Her slender fingers pushed a glass toward Jack, a professional wine taster. “Martini.”
The one simple word left everyone stunned.
Ethan and Jacob knew their drinks–their expressions froze instantly.
A martini was one of the hardest cocktails in the world to make. 7
It only had two ingredients, but it was a bold, herbal drink with a high alcohol content. It required precise skill–mixing, chilling, balancing. Only a bartender with over a decade of experience could make it smooth and perfect.
Jacob paused, then scoffed. “What a show–off! Absolutely ridiculous!
“Martinis, like Negronis and Manhattans, are classic herbal cocktails. Simple ingredients, but hard to make right–all because of the orange liqueur. Add too much, and the drink tastes unbalanced, even bitter. Even bartenders with decades of experience dare not touch it.
“Mia, you’re just a woman–why are you trying to show off?”
Jacob’s taunt cut through the cheers, sharp and unpleasant.
Everyone turned to look at him–everyone except Mia, who smiled calmly, and Jack, the
taster.
Jack wore a wide tourist hat. He picked up the glass and took a small sip.
His eyes lit up immediately. He looked at Mia with pure admiration.
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Chapter 15 Talent Recognizes Talent
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He studied the striking woman in front of him, took another sip, and gave her a thumbs–up in front of everyone.
“Incredible! R
“I’m impressed!”
The cheers erupted again, loudly depremlegge
than before.
“Tch.” Jacob made a loud, rude sound.
Ethan’s sharp eyes scanned Jack’s back. He looked familiar, but Ethan couldn’t place him.
“She paid an actor to pretend to like her drink.” Jacob pushed through the crowd, arrogant and loud. He walked to the bar and grabbed the glass from Jack’s hand. “I’ve forgotten more about fine liquor than you’ll ever know. If this is any good, I’ll-”
His words trailed off as he took a sip.
His disdainful eyes widened. Disbelief froze on his face, like he’d been hit by a thunderbolt.
Mia scoffed, propping one hand on the bar. She spoke coldly, no emotion in her voice, “You’ll what?”
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Jacob didn’t seem to hear her. He picked up the glass again and drank it all in one gulp.
His hand shook slightly as he held the empty glass. His lips moved, but he couldn’t say a word.
Ethan stared at Jacob, surprised.
Jacob’s only passion in life was wine. He’d even opened wineries around the world. His taste in wine was unmatched. If he looked that impressed, the martini must have been extraordinary. D
Ethan walked to Mia and held up his glass. “Let me try.”
Mia
gave a cold laugh, said nothing, and turned to pour the remaining drink into the glasses of the guests at the bar.
Ethan’s glass hung in mid–air, his expression dark and stormy.
The people in the front row were all influential. They drank the wine, then all gave Mia a thumbs–up at the same time.
They scrambled to ask for another round.
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Mia flipped the bottle upside Mestre sted vedied. “Severo, that’s all for nonight”
Everymar hoked diampusiruzə
Jark still wearing his wide hai turk it riff menit called om te Ni
“Excuse me Max | have the home to invite you to be a manner we winery* Fle putteet a business card from his wallet
Jack‘ You’re Jack Edjarın!
Jacob looked like he il been struck by lightning.” “You’re the royal bartender for the Fireæian Crown The man who control the larges winery empire in all of Eldoria— Jack!!!!”
Jack gløriced at farob ignoring the hand be held out respectfully. He kept his eyes on Mĩa. “Will you come! You’re incredibly talented. I admire you
Not everyone kniew Jack, but after checking him on these phones and seeing his net worth was over ten billion dollars, they all gasped – he was a legend
And Mia getting au invitation from someone like him! If she said yes, her future would be Amitiess
The crowd gushed with envy
“Wow Talented people really recognize each other” Two masters connecting over a single glass of liquor. I’m so jealous”
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