Jenna Roland took out an exquisite gift box from her bag and presented it to Grandma Blanche with both hands.

"Grandma, I specially picked this gift for you. Happy birthday, and may you enjoy health and longevity."

Grandma Blanche's eyes crinkled into happy crescents as she accepted the box, gently patting Jenna's hand.

"Our Jenna is always the most thoughtful."

With many guests present, Grandma Blanche didn't open the gift immediately but carefully set it aside.

She pulled Jenna to sit beside her at the head table.

Waiters began serving dishes one after another, and the aroma soon filled the grand hall.

When the final course arrived, everyone's eyes widened in astonishment.

Each dish was plated with artistic precision, its vibrant colors and presentation rivaling that of Michelin-starred restaurants.

Who would have guessed Ethan Roscente's seemingly ordinary wife possessed such extraordinary culinary skills?

"Today's banquet was entirely prepared by our Jenna. Please, everyone, don't be shy—dig in!" Grandma Blanche announced proudly.

The guests eagerly sampled the dishes, each bite eliciting murmurs of admiration.

"The braised pork melts in your mouth—absolutely divine!"

"The steamed sea bass is cooked to absolute perfection."

Amidst the chorus of compliments, even Grandma Blanche received her share of praise by association.

Beaming with pride, Grandma Blanche couldn't stop smiling—Jenna's performance today had brought her immense face.

Relatives who had previously harbored reservations about Jenna now regarded her with newfound respect.

Just as the atmosphere reached its peak, Sophie Roscente entered arm-in-arm with Vanessa Galatea.

Jenna's smile froze instantly.

Her gaze locked onto Sophie, bewildered by her decision to bring Vanessa.

If Vanessa publicly revealed Jenna's past at the club, the consequences would be catastrophic.

Sophie and Vanessa approached Grandma Blanche to present their gifts.

"Grandma, wishing you happiness and longevity!"

"Grandma Blanche, may you live as long as the pines and cranes!"

Grandma Blanche accepted their gifts cheerfully and gestured for them to be seated.

Sophie nodded at Jenna. "Sis."

Jenna forced a strained smile in return.

Vanessa shot Jenna a meaningful glance before following Sophie to the adjacent table.

For the remainder of the banquet, Jenna sat on pins and needles, her nerves frayed as she kept constant watch on Vanessa.

Only when the celebration concluded and Vanessa departed with Sophie did Jenna finally exhale in relief.

Guests leaving the event couldn't stop praising Jenna's culinary talents.

When only family remained in the hall, Grandma Blanche took Jenna's hands in hers.

"Jenna, today was perfect because of you. Grandma is truly happy."