The Introduction - 2

"Actually, I was born and raised in San Francisco," Kiara began, her voice taking on a slightly nostalgic tone.

"But my life took a dramatic turn when I was just 9 years old when my parents passed away, and I was taken in by my aunt, Aunt Meyer.

She's a talented chef, and she's been my rock ever since. She's the one who's been raising me all these years," Kiara explained, a hint of gratitude and affection for her aunt evident in her smile as she took a sip of her wine, her eyes momentarily lost in thought.

"Oh... wonderful," Mrs. Hernandez said, her voice dripping with sarcasm as she blinked rapidly, her eyes betraying her disappointment.

She had been hoping for a more impressive response from Kiara, someone with a more illustrious background to match her son's social standing. Instead, she was dismayed by Kiara's humble origins, thinking to herself,