Ethan stepped out of his office and called the chauffeur, already on standby, to drive him and Jessica to their first destination—a seafood restaurant named "Ocean's Bounty."
The place had once been a local favorite but had seen its customer base dwindle over the last year. Now, Ethan was determined to turn its fortunes around.
As they settled into the luxurious car's backseat, Ethan seemed unusually serious, his gaze fixed intently on his phone screen. Feeling his focused mood, Jessica kept her thoughts to herself and didn't dare interrupt him.
But Ethan wasn't just browsing his phone; he was exploring something more important. He had opened his Skill Panel, a feature he hadn't visited. His fingers tapped through the options, and he felt excited.
Ethan had upgraded the Cooking skill to Master level, which cost him 17 Ascension Points. The moment he made the upgrade, a torrent of culinary knowledge and techniques had surged into his mind.
