🎬 Here It All Begins spoiler: Anaïs is furious with Milan who… (November 11th episode)
The atmosphere at the Auguste Armand Institute is more electric than ever. Just when the tension seemed to be easing after several days of intense emotions, a new storm breaks, this time around Anaïs. The young headmistress, usually so composed and rational, is about to reveal a side of herself rarely seen: anger. And the target of this fury is none other than Milan, the confident new student, whose attitude is starting to seriously irritate his classmates… and even his teachers.
It all begins in the kitchen, where Anaïs is meticulously preparing an experimental menu for an upcoming gastronomic event. Milan, however, barges into the conversation uninvited, making remarks that are as cutting as they are inappropriate regarding the chef’s choices. Convinced that he holds the absolute truth about modern cuisine, he openly criticizes Anaïs’s culinary vision, insinuating that she is “stuck in an overly traditional approach.” While some students manage an embarrassed smile, Anaïs is finding it hard to take. Her legendary patience is being sorely tested.
But this is just the beginning. A few hours later, Anaïs discovers that Milan has taken advantage of a moment of inattention to alter his recipe without telling her. A personal touch he considers “essential to enhance the dish.” Upon tasting it, Anaïs immediately understands that the texture and balance of flavors have been compromised. Worse still: this sabotage could jeopardize the demonstration planned for Clotilde and Lisandro. Anaïs is furious. She confronts Milan in the kitchen, under the astonished gaze of the other students. The argument quickly escalates: Anaïs accuses Milan of crossing the line, to which he replies that she refuses criticism and is afraid of innovation.
This clash becomes the talk of the school. Some students side with Anaïs, understanding that such disrespect cannot be tolerated. Others, intrigued by Milan’s audacity, see him as a brilliant provocateur, a rebellious spirit who is causing a stir. Lisandro, for his part, tries to calm things down, but Anaïs, hurt in both her work and her pride, refuses to listen. She even considers removing Milan from the group project they were supposed to be working on.
Meanwhile, Clotilde, an indirect witness to the scene, decides to intervene. She summons Anaïs to her office and asks her to keep a cool head. According to her, Milan needs to be disciplined, but it would be counterproductive to react in anger. Anaïs, her fists clenched, confides to her superior that she feels betrayed. Since returning to the Institute, she has been fighting to establish her style and legitimacy, and seeing a student disregard her work infuriates her. Clotilde, in a rare moment of gentleness, reminds her that a leader’s authority is measured as much by rigor as by the control of their emotions.
For his part, Milan seems far from regretting his actions. He confides in Souleymane that he simply wanted to “shake things up a bit” for Anaïs, convinced that her talent deserves better than “overly conventional, bourgeois recipes.” But behind his arrogant demeanor, Milan is undoubtedly hiding a need for recognition and a poorly expressed admiration for the young chef. However, Anaïs is not about to grant him the slightest apology. When she runs into him again in the hallways, she gives him a cold stare and tells him she no longer wants him to participate in her workshops.
The situation deteriorates further when Director Teyssier learns what happened. For him, any incident in the kitchen, however minor, is an affront to the Institute’s standards of excellence. He summons Milan and makes it clear that his behavior could cost him his job. But instead of apologizing, Milan fiercely defends his vision of contemporary cuisine and even accuses Anaïs of being “afraid of change.” This audacity provokes an icy silence in the office. Teyssier, amused by the young man’s nerve, ultimately decides not to expel him, but imposes an exemplary punishment: he will have to cook under Anaïs’s direct supervision for a week.
This turn of events shocks Anaïs. Working hand in hand with the man who humiliated her? Impossible! Yet, Lisandro urges her to accept: it’s the perfect opportunity to put Milan in his place by proving her talent and authority. Little by little, Anaïs understands that avoiding conflict would only give her adversary the upper hand. So, reluctantly, she agrees to take on the challenge.
In the days that followed, the two chefs found themselves side by side in the kitchen. The atmosphere was icy, every movement an ordeal. But as the hours passed, something changed. Milan discovered the precision of Anaïs’s work, her exacting standards, and her refined palate. As for her, she perceived, behind his arrogance, a genuine passion for culinary creation. A palpable tension arose between them, oscillating between rivalry and fascination.
And when the big day of the presentation arrives, their joint dish surprises everyone. The unexpected combination of their styles—Anaïs’s rigor and Milan’s audacity—results in a remarkably refined dish. Even Teyssier, usually sparing with compliments, offers an approving smile. Anaïs, proud but discreet, finally acknowledges that Milan has brought something different to the table… without, however, forgiving her past arrogance.
The episode ends with a final exchange full of innuendo. Milan, with a mischievous glint in his eye, whispers to Anaïs that it’s “rare to meet someone capable of standing up to him.” She, icy, replies: “Get used to it, because here, I don’t give up.”
✨ In this explosive episode on November 11th, “Here It All Begins” promises a high-flying culinary and emotional duel. Between respect, pride, and passion, the relationship between Anaïs and Milan is likely to redefine the balance within the Institute. And what if behind this anger lay the beginning of an alliance… or an unexpected attraction?
