However, Cindy Clarke seemed indifferent. Instead, she worried that people might try to gain some advantage by exploiting her relationship with Adrian Zhekova.
Although she was certain nothing could be gained from her, she still felt bothered.
The main awards given out tonight were trophies and cash prizes.
The cash prizes for the top 10 contestants were all the same, with no distinction between higher or lower ranks, and so were the trophies.
This was a benefit and encouragement provided by Belfard's city government specifically for the top 10 contestants of the Cooking Competition, considering that there would be a final ranking in the end for the major competition.
Ultimately, only the champion could win a cash prize.
This was inevitably somewhat cruel, so the Belfard city government had organized such a banquet.
At the same time, it served as an opportunity for mutual cooperation between the contestants and various companies in the catering industry.