Clue #2:

This is completely devastating! Your beloved was cheating on you?! But she loved and supported you in your dream to be a chef. 

Your mother, Florence, approached you several months ago about taking over the American branch of the business, but she worried that the rest of your family would be jealous. This whole contest was rigged for you to take over! But honestly… your heart was never in it. You would much rather be a Chef, and your late wife Fifi is much more ambitious than you, anyway. The plan was for her to take over the business, and you will spend the rest of your days as head Chef. The whole thing is useless now that she’s gone forever… (sob)