Chapter Eighty One

RAIDEN’S POV

I can't believe what Davina said to me. It hurt so much. I never intended to sabotage her or Ignacio's stay at the hotel. I just wanted to win the competition fair and square. But now, she thinks of me as some kind of villain who's trying to ruin her relationship with Ignacio.

I never realized how much my actions could affect someone else. All I wanted was to prove my worth as a chef, but I ended up hurting someone in the process. Maybe I should have just focused on my cooking and not let my competitive nature get the best of me.

But still, I can't shake off the feeling of betrayal. I thought we had become friends during the competition. We laughed and cooked together, and I was even starting to like her. But now, it seems like all of that was just a facade.

Maybe I should reach out to her and try to explain myself. Maybe she'll understand and forgive me. Or maybe it's better if I just let it go and move on. It's clear that she doesn't want anything to do with me.

I'll jus