Chapter 21 I'm Not Eating Any Food You Prepare A satisfied smile crossed Ava's face as she hung up the phone . Under Ava's guidance , Melody quickly reached out to a paparazzo and even went as far as to hire a team of internet trolls . In the afternoon , Chloe was learning how to cook by following a tutorial on the Internet . When Joseph came home and saw her in the kitchen wearing an apron , listening to instructions on her phone , and putting various spices into the pot . He said , " If you can't cook , stop pretending . Food is meant to be eaten , not wasted . " He did not want to eat takeout or poorly made food again . Chloe turned to look at him , and a bashful smile appeared on her face . " Don't worry . I think I did a pretty good job this time . " Joseph glanced at the food she called " pretty good " and chuckled , " You can eat it . Remember to call an ambulance in advance if you do . " " Come on , just give it a try . I promise I've gotten a lot better than last time ! " " No thank you , " Joseph replied as he took off his coat and hung it on the rack . " As I said , I won't give you anything except money . " Chloe froze for a moment . " I know that . But I had your spaghetti yesterday , so I decided to cook for you today . It's just a matter of courtesy . " " Suit yourself , " Joseph said . There was no emotion on his handsome face as he climbed the stairs . As the orange lights of sunset crossed the sky , the final beams of sunlight shone through the window onto Chloe's face . A bitter expression pulled at the corners of her lips as she muttered , " Hmph . If you don't feel like eating , then fine . I'll just eat it all myself and let you starve ! " After an hour , she placed the three dishes and soup she had made on the dining table . Looking at the tightly closed door of the study on the second floor , she wrestled with herself for a moment and ultimately decided to knock on the door . " Dinner's ready . Would you like to come and have a bite ? " Silence answered her . Not a peep came from inside . " Are you asleep ? Jojo ? " As Joseph's hand reached for his forehead , he rose to his feet and opened the door , gazing down at Chloe . Their eyes met , and she could not help but feel a bit uneasy . " I said I'm not eating the food you make . Why won't you understand ? " " I'm worried you'll be hungry … " 1 Joseph fell silent , staring at her with his piercing gaze . It had only been a few seconds , but Chloe felt like an eternity had passed . Feeling at a loss for what to do , she impulsively grabbed his hand and said , " Come on , let's go . The food's getting cold . " To her surprise , Joseph's hand was not as cold as she expected . It was big , warm , a sense of reassurance . and gave her She did not dare to turn around to see the expression on Joseph's face . She just silently prayed inside her heart and hoped that he would not get angry at her . Joseph obediently followed her downstairs and sat at the dining table for some inexplicable reason . Chloe's heart pounded as she put a piece of steak on Joseph's plate . She looked at him with hopeful eyes and said , " Try it . " Joseph unconsciously wiggled his fingers as if he was feeling the warmth that Chloe had left on him . " Eat up . " Chloe watched nervously as he took a bite . She then raised three fingers and made a solemn promise . " If it doesn't taste good , I swear I won't force you to eat my cooking anymore ! " With time on her side , she was determined to master the art of cooking and win over Joseph's heart and stomach . After that , she would exact her revenge . Under Chloe's earnest gaze , Joseph leisurely picked up a piece of steak with his fork and put it in his mouth , savoring it . The meat was succulent with a crispy outer layer . It was a culinary achievement worth praising for a beginner . Joseph's eyes flickered with surprise , and he paused before saying , " Not bad . " " Right ?! I also think it's pretty good . It'll be even better after I've tried a few more times ! " Chloe's eyes sparkled with a hint of pride on her delicate face , making her look adorable . Joseph looked up and asked , " You plan to cook every day from now on ? " " Yeah . You always come back late from work , and it's inconvenient for the cook to come over all the time . I can cook at home anytime , anywhere . Isn't it more convenient ? " In addition to securing her position as Joseph's wife , Chloe also did not want to rely on takeout 2/2 food . Besides , she would feel embarrassed about constantly mooching meals .