As Patrick cleared his throat, a sense of unease settled in the room. "Maybe I could recommend someone else for this role, as this slave doesn’t have the right training to be able to serve you, my Lord," he began tentatively, his voice wavering slightly.
Kai's steely gaze cut through the air, silencing Patrick's protest before it could fully form. "I usually value your input, Patrick, but let's not overstep our boundaries here," he interjected firmly, his tone leaving no room for argument.
With a nod from Kai, Patrick and Chef Giovanni exchanged a glance before silently acquiescing to the prince's command. They both knew better than to challenge Kai when he was in such a mood.
As they exited the room, the tension seemed to dissipate, replaced by a sense of relief mingled with trepidatio
