Ben stands in front of his counter with a determined expression. Mr. Scott told him that the competition isn't scripted. So he needs to give his best to be in this show. 

He gained a lot of new followers after the recent controversy with Fred's new drama and surprisingly all the new followers are looking forward to this competition. He can't disappoint them. 

He writes down his ingredients one by one. He decided to make a chocolate cake for Ethan last night. But today when he entered the hall,he couldn't find Ethan in the audience. 

He chuckles in his mind. How stupid ? What made him think Mr. Scott would leave all his work , just to bring Ethan here ? He can buy expensive and Tasty chocolate cake for Ethan anytime. 

He sighs. He didn't even sleep last night thinking about the designs and recipes of the cake. Now he feels stupid. A pout forms on his lips. 

"Having any problems?"

Ben looks up from his notebook. The old judge is standing in front of him with a warm smile. 

Ben smiles back. 

"What are you making today ?" 

"A chocolate cake."

The judge frowns as the camera focuses on his face. "A simple chocolate cake for a celebrity chef competition? It has to be tasty enough to complete with others." 

Ben nods "I will try my best." 

"Why did you decide to make a chocolate cake ?" 

"I am making it for one of my little friends. He likes chocolate cake. And he wanted me to make it for him." 

The judge smiles "then this cake will have love in its ingredients. I will look forward to it." 

Ben returns to his list as the judge proceeds to talk with other participants. The cameraman follows close behind. 

Ben smiles in the sense of achievement. Since his childhood, one of his favourite shows was MasterChef Australia. He grew up watching that show. And today he is standing in the same type of set, as a participant .. it's not as grand as the master chef but it is something. 

***

"No, no no." Ethan stomps his fits on the floor while shaking his head. "I will not eat bananas. I want to eat uncle Ben's cake." 

"Ethan, stop being stubborn. I have works to do and uncle Ben is working there too. You can't disturb him there." Alan glares at Ethan. 

Ethan puffs his cheeks "I will not disturb him. I will watch him cook." 

"No !" 

"Yes !" Ethan shouts. "If you don't take me there, then I will ..." 

"You will what ?" Alan folds his arms in front of his chest. 

"Then I will not eat cake ever again." 

"Ok fine. I will not buy cakes for you." Alan shrugs. 

"I will not eat anything. No bananas, no eggs, no rice, no bread." 

"Ok !" Alan tilts his head. 

"I will not study." 

"Ok ! I will give you a job as a toilet cleaner when you grow up." 

Ethan glares at Alan "I will not sleep." 

"Ok ! You will get a job as a guard too." 

Ethan sits on the floor with fierce eyes "I will not go to the toilet. I will pee everywhere in your house." 

Alan frowns in frustration. 

"I will pee right now..." Ethan warns again. 

"Ethan .." 

"I will pee in 1 ... 2..." 

Alan takes in a sharp breath "go, get ready." 

Ethan hurriedly stands up from the floor "okkk !" 

Fred enters the audience gallery with Luke by his side. Luke looks around the hall. His eyes fell on Ben. He is surrounded by two cameramen. One of them is adjusting a camera on his counter. 

"It will start soon." Fred whispers beside Luke. His eyes scan the audience gallery. A vein pops in his brain when he can't find Alan and Ethan in the audience. 

Didn't Ethan say that he would come to eat uncle Ben's cake ? Fred heard it clearly. Where are they ? If they don't come, his plan to humiliate Ben will be ruined. Also what will he answer to Luke ? 

"Mr. Scott isn't here. You misunderstood, Fred. Why would someone like Mr. Scott go after someone like Ben?" Luke whispers to Fred while taking his seat. 

Fred sits beside Luke "I hope it's a misunderstanding." He whispers pityfully. 

Ben takes the instructions from the crew. There isn't much to do except cooking but every time he uses a product from the sponsored brand, he has to show the packet and brand name to the camera. Which is easy. 

Ben releases a deep breath when the judges ask them to be ready. He scans the audience gallery one last time before focusing on his counter. 

He was so into finding Mr. Scott and Alan that his eyes skipped Luke and Fred without realising.

Fred looks at the entrance repeatedly for any sign of Alan or Ethan. He needs their presence to provoke Luke. 

Imagine the drama when Luke accuses Ben of cheating in front of everyone. He will make sure to leak the footage publicly later. 

The shooting started with an action. And everybody started preparing their mix. 

Ben takes his ingredients according to the measurements he studied last night. 

Julliette is making her cake mix one counter ahead of him. She is making a princess cake.  Ben doesn't know what that means but by the pink frosting he knows it's going to be beautiful. 

Ben is an introvert. He doesn't make friends easily but during his time here he somehow became friends with Juliette. So, she already knows Ben's cake style and Ben knows her's. 

Ben also asked Julliette for some decoration inspiration but the inspiration she sent, was really tough to achieve. Ben isn't a professional baker. 

He shakes his head and starts melting the chocolate. 

"Chocolate? My favourite!"  

Ben smiles at Alina "Miss. Scott .." 

Alina gives Ben a professional smile "You are known as the dead boy, Mr. Ben. But now, I think you will be known as a chef with simple dishes. First pasta for audition and now chocolate cake." 

Ben smiles awkwardly.  "I don't believe complex dishes always taste good." 

"Right, you are !" Another female judge joins Alina. "After all, there is too much risk in complex dishes. One wrong step and the entire dish is ruined." 

The cameraman focuses on Alina and the other female judge who started talking about the cakes that they are looking forward to the most. 

Ben heard some of the cakes names others are making. 

Charlie is making a rainbow cake with seven different fillings in each layer. Alina seems excited about it. 

The Other female judge is excited about Juliette's princess's cake in strawberry and vanilla flavour. 

They also mentioned a key lime cheesecake with caramelized lime chips. 

Ben's mood sours with the mention of the cakes his competitors are making. He pours his batter in a microwave bowl with a pout. 

"Uncle ! Add a lot of chocolate. I will eat your cake." 

Ben hurriedly looks up hearing a shout from the audience. His eyes fall on Mr. Scott standing in his black suit looking for the most eligible bachelor he is. Their eyes meet and Ben feels his heart skipping a beat. 

His ears turn red. He nods at Mr. Scott with an awkward smile before looking at Ethan. Standing on his tiptoe, smiling with his gummy teeth. 

Ben's spirit lifts up suddenly. 

"Uncle I will eat your cake too. I want chocolate cake too." Another kid in a pink dress shouts from the audience. 

"I will eat chocolate too." 

Ben smiles happily.  

Juliette grins from her counter "I am making this princess cake for my niece and you stole her from me ?" 

"Looks like simple chef is in demand." Alina grins too, giving a look at her brother. 

'Interesting.' she whispers. 

Fred clenches his fists in anger.  "Did you see ? Big brother never visits me in set and he even scolds me for disturbing me but ...." 

Luke looks at the scene front of him with a frown. "But why would Mr. Scott ..." 

"I don't know, Luke." Fred sniffs "I didn't doubt when Big brother gave my show to Brother Ben. I thought, maybe big brother gave it to him as a compensation for what happened in the drama." 

Luke shakes his head in unease. 

"I don't know anymore." Fred sheds a drop of year "I know brother Ben is not like those wannabe celebrities who would seduce Big brother Alan for opportunities but ... I am really sorry Luke. I shouldn't have involved you in this." 

"No no." Luke whispers "you did the right thing. I will talk with Ben. Don't worry, you are the superstar Fred. Why would Mr. Scott leave you for him." 

"You know Luke, big brother doesn't care about me. You know the way he treats me. And these days, his behaviour worsened. Do you think Ben said something about me ?" 

"Why would Mr. Scott trust him ?" 

Fred huffs in his mind. Why isn't he getting the reaction ? Luke is doubting , questioning but Luke isn't reacting the way he wants. 

"Luke, there is another .. thing I didn't tell you. That day in the mall, Ben was with big brother Alan. They were in a date." Fred cries a little more this time. 

"Wha...who told you ?" Luke shakes his head.

"Big brother's mother. My aunty told me. She even scolded me for not taking care of brother Alan." Fred lowers his head before adding

"Big brother doesn't like me, I can accept if someday big brother abandons me for someone else. I always fear somebody will come between brother Alan and me and break our engagement but how can I accept that someone is brother Ben ? 

Isn't brother Ben already in a relationship with you. Doesn't that mean he is cheating on you ? He used you all these years when he was struggling, now he is leaving you like a trash because he got big brother ?" 

Luke blinks in disbelief. 

"I don't want to stay this to you, Luke but brother is actually a cheater and home wrecker. You didn't understand his character properly." Fred wipes the tears from his cheeks and stands up to leave. 

He walks out the audience and hides behind a door leading to a guest room. He can't directly be involved in this mess, risking his career but he can't miss the drama that will destroy Ben's career. 

Fred notices how Ben is almost finished with his cake. The competition will be over soon. He looks back at Luke who is sitting there and looking at Ben with a frown. 

Fred dials a number on his mobile. He observes the cameraman in front of Ben picks up the call. 

"Be ready ! I want a clear audio and video of the conversation after the competition finishes." 

The cameraman gives a subtle "ok"before hanging up the call. 

Fred smirks. 'Ben Arnold, you think you can snatch everything from me all the time and I wouldn't say anything ? No , you will have nothing. Not Luke, not Alan and not your stupid career. All that is yours, will be mine. MINE ONLY." 

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