“Is that so?”His words caused an uproar in the exhibition hall. “I took a whiff of that ‘Siberian Butterflies’ just now, and it did smell very good. In fact, it was unexpectedly fragrant. Did she really add something that she wasn’t supposed to?”The reporters waited in anticipation as they zoomed in to Melanie’s face, not sparing any subtle changes in her expression.Melanie remained composed as she retorted, “I must ask. President White, how do you know the ingredients of my perfume?”“You mentioned it in your industry association report!” John insisted.“But I didn’t mention tonka beans in my report. How can you be so sure that I hid the addition of a particular ingredient from the public, and that it was specifically tonka beans?” Melanie asked.Everyone else could sense the absurdity of the situation, and all looked toward John for his answer.Melanie continued asking calmly, “President White and I are in the same industry. I probably won’t tell you something that’s cons
The policemen left with the two perfume bottles and the verification certificates. Some reporters continued aiming their cameras at Melanie, while some others surrounded John and bombarded him with direct and incisive questions.Melanie said, “The focus of today’s event is the perfume launched by Jones Enterprise. I trust everyone is here for it. Now that we’re over and done with that little interlude, let’s turn our focus back on the exhibition itself.”She extricated herself from the circle of reporters, not forgetting to say to John before leaving, “President White, if you want to increase your own public exposure, please pick another event to do so. I give you five minutes. If you don’t leave, I’ll have security send you out.”John turned red with embarrassment. Why would he not want to leave?He didn’t want to stay either, but the reporters were all surrounding him. If he fled with his tail between his legs, his reputation would go down the drain for sure.Melanie headed back
When the skies turned dark in the evening, Melanie looked around the exhibition and noticed that the number of guests who were here purely to visit the exhibition had dwindled. Only partners of Jones Enterprise or Morgan Group were left. She instructed her assistant to continue extending hospitality to them, while she headed backstage to look for Jeffrey.“President Morgan?” She pushed the door of the lounge open, and asked, “It’s about time. Shall we take a group photo?”“Don’t find me a nuisance now?”Jeffrey looked up, a tinge of pride mixed with displeasure in the depths of his eyes.Melanie gave him a toothy smile as she squeezed through the door opening. “Well, well. Is President Morgan angry?”Jeffrey immediately stood up, and straightened the hem of his shirt. “I wouldn’t dare. I’m completely at your beck and call.”Melanie burst out laughing, unable to hold in her amusement. “Are you sure? Come on, then. I’ll escort you there, President Morgan. This way, please…”The
Isla started chuckling inwardly as she leaned over Melanie. “Still trying to deny it?”Quincy asked rather awkwardly, “Did I say something wrong?”“Do whatever you want,” Melanie said with a wave of her hand, hoping that would shut him up. “Cough, cough.”Jeffrey’s voice, laced with thinly-veiled frustration, sounded from behind. He cleared his throat, and said, “Are we taking the group photo or not?”“Of course, we are!”Melanie stood right in the middle, and Jeffrey stood on her right side. Everyone else around them automatically made space for him.Quincy seized the chance to stand to the left of Melanie. Isla saw what was happening, and swiftly took her spot on Jeffrey’s right side.All four of them had something up their sleeves.Snap!The group photo was finally taken.With the first day of the exhibition drawing to a close, as the main organizers, Melanie and Jeffrey personally bade goodbye to all their guests. When the last guest finally stepped out of the exhibit
To think that Madam Morgan and Yelena were best friends! What a small world, Melanie thought.No wonder when someone pushed her into the water during her first time at Flora Ocean and Elder Gibson gave her a gown to change out into, Madam Morgan said she found the gown very familiar to the eye.So, it actually belonged to someone from her past…The mention of the past, albeit little, made Elder Gibson feel much better in an instant.“The International Fragrance Blending Congress will be organizing a competition, and participants from various countries will be sending in their masterpieces. Do you want to participate in the competition with me at Medonia? Gabriel, whom you seem to have much affinity with, will be participating too,” Elder Gibson asked Melanie.“Is my masterpiece ‘Siberian Butterflies’”? Melanie started getting excited.“It’s up to you to decide.” Elder Gibson was very proud of his disciple’s ability. “I think you have quite a few fragrances that are all qualified
“Hello... Mr. Romero. I’m Jane Kelley, and I’m 23 years old this year. I like to read during my spare time...”The trembling female voice suddenly started with a self-introduction. However, while most of her intonations were quite standard, the pronunciation of some of the words still carried her accent.“Enough!”Nathan frowned and stopped the woman with a raise of his hand. “Remember what I said. Tomorrow, go to work at Morgan Group. You’ll be able to see Jeffrey soon enough. When you’re in front of him, shut up and speak less.”“I... Understand...”The young woman shut up woefully. There was also some disdain with Luis’s expression. He stopped worrying. Jeffrey’s interest in her wouldn’t be sustained for more than a week.He suddenly realized something and asked worryingly, “Since Jeffrey is going to get bored of her very quickly, what if he goes and looks for Melanie again? What should we do?”“I know Melanie's personality very well; she’s not the kind that will come and g
After Jeffrey got into the car, he gave Melanie a call. “Finished work?” His tone was somewhat muffled.“About that... I’m so sorry. I’ll probably reach home pretty late tonight,” Melanie apologized from the other side of the line.“What are you working on again?” Jeffrey wasn’t in a good mood.“I got a few more orders after the exhibition, and I need to deal with it overnight. I need to finish drafting the contract as soon as possible so that the sales department can follow up tomorrow.”“Can’t you do it at home?” he asked again.For some reason, he wanted to see her; he felt suffocated in his loneliness.“I’m working overtime with my colleagues. It’s easier to communicate with each other face to face.”“I see.Melanie seemed to sense his mood and said with a smile, “I promise that I’ll finish work on time tomorrow night!”“Sure. I have some things I need to do at the company as well,” he said, thinking of an excuse for her sake.-In the Morgan Group’s building, Jane was a
The car stopped by the roadside, causing a small pool of water to splash.The water splashed on Jane’s legs. She jumped away in shock, but then saw William open the door and get out of the car. “Mr. Morgan is asking you to get into the car.”“Mr. Morgan?”Jane was even more scared.“Get in,” William urged her.However, she didn’t dare to refuse him and got into the backseat. She sat next to Jeffrey with a shudder and said, “I’m so sorry, Mr. Morgan. I’m all wet. I’ll just get your car dirty... I should get off since we’re not far from the company...”“Why are you going back to the company after working hours?”Jeffrey gave William a look, upon which William turned around and handed Jane a towel.“I haven’t reached the sales target for this week and am feeling a little restless, so I was thinking of coming back to work overtime...” Jane nodded gratefully.She grabbed her towel and dried her hair, but wouldn’t wipe her neck and chest areas, which were all wet...Jeffrey turned