Believing himself to be an orphan, Nico Cohen rises to fame in the Battle of the Chefs. But when he uncovers the truthâthat he was stolen from his mother and used as a mere pawnâhe refuses to be controlled any longer. Defying his mentorâs wishes, he chooses his own path, unwilling to surrender in this life-changing battle. As punishment, his mentor shatters his right handâa merciless sentence for a chef. Yet, Nico refuses to be broken.