"Come on, don't be courteous. You’ve changed from when you first arrived!" Jenny said while pretending to be mad at Lily, "Just wear the dress as long as you don’t hate it! It's almost time. We should leave."Lily laughed. If they were not in a hurry, she wanted to ask Jenny what she was like when they first met.The Rolls-Royce from earlier came, and even Jenny was stunned. When she saw this car at the airport, she was already surprised. The company spent a lot of money this time! Jenny had spent quite some time in Rebirth and had gone on many business tips, but this had never happened. The standard car she’d get was a BMW or a Mercedes.Later, when Jenny returned to the hotel, she called George to ensure there wasn't any misunderstanding or that the car was there for some other VIPs. George reassured her and said that the company took this event seriously, which was why Jenny and Lily enjoyed the best treatment. Jenny thought that the first-class cabin and the Rolls-Royce pickup
Melanie was wearing a beautiful dress and exquisite makeup to look her best, but she dared not walk in alone.MN Inc. was insignificant in the venue where all the big names gathered. She could have gained some points by having Frank by her side, but now, she was alone. Who would notice her? She would be ignored and neglected as soon as she got to the hotel entrance and got off the car. She could not accept that.When she got in the car, she persistently called Frank’s phone, but no one answered. He made it clear that he did not want to answer her call."Ms. Thayer, it's almost time." The driver turned his head to remind her."Why are you in a hurry when I'm not?!" She reprimanded irritably.Just as she was about to try calling Frank again, she raised her eyes and saw a Rolls-Royce slowly approaching. After pondering for a second, she patted the front seat, "Quick, drive over, follow them but don't get too close!"Melanie's car was opposite the hotel. The driver turned the steer
Melanie's dress was rather heavy, and it slipped down after a few steps, almost exposing the edge of her bra. Melanie immediately blushed. Covering her chest with her purse, she hurried to the venue.…Lily was tired after walking around the venue, greeting people, and meeting a few peers Jenny introduced to her.Even before the official sampling event began, Lily almost had enough. Sure enough, socializing was more tiring than researching products. Lily found a quiet corner and waited for the event to start while holding a small tray of snacks. She only wanted to see new products by the industry masters and then head back.Meanwhile, it was not the first time Jenny had attended this kind of event. She dealt with her peers with ease. When she turned her head, she could no longer see Lily. It took her a while to find Lily in the corner stuffing her face, and Jenny couldn't help laughing. "I brought you here to attend the event, not for you to eat," Jenny said while rolling her e
Jenny was stunned for a moment. She looked at Lily carefully and said, "Well, if you were angry, I couldn’t tell.”Lily chuckled, "I don’t have to show it on my face. We are representing the company in such an important event. Why would I put all my emotions on my face for someone like her? I’m not crazy."“Haha!” Jenny laughed at what she said.“Still, it is pointless to be angry. As the old saying goes, revenge is a dish best served cold. I am not in a hurry to get my payback. I want to see who the last woman standing is," She said nonchalantly.Nodding thoughtfully, Jenny gained a deeper understanding of Lily and appreciated her even more."I have a question," Jenny said hesitantly. It seemed like a difficult question. Lily raised her eyebrows and responded., "Sure, ask away."She also regarded Jenny as a friend now. She knew Jenny had been difficult in the past due to distrust and instinctive dislike of plagiarists and betrayers. After all, Jenny was a stand-up person, and
With that thought in mind, Melanie no longer insisted on looking for Frank as she could not find him. Even if she did, Frank might not care unless she…Melanie’s heart erratically pounded when she thought of what Frank had said to her earlier. ‘No, Frank only wants my body. The only person I need to hang on to is Nate.’The host introduced the creators for each product on stage alongside their inspiration and creativity when making the scents. He also described the products’ notes and the type of people the scents would suit the most. Occasionally, the host would call people to the stage and ask if they had any thoughts or opinions about the products.Melanie did not want to go up, not because she did not want to be in the spotlight, but because she could not afford to be in it. She knew many industry professionals were around, and they would call her out and ridicule her if she misspoke. So, she decided to remain quiet just in case. Melanie tried her best to hide in the crow but sa
The nervous heaved a sigh of relief, and everyone in the audience laughed.“You have a good sense of humor, Ms. Christian. Indeed, being a senior resembles being an object to the learning juniors, but not everyone can understand the true essence of a senior’s work. How much do you think you can understand, Ms. Christian?” The host asked provocatively, trying to add excitement to the conversation for the audience.Everyone was in high spirits because of the little episode earlier. They all waited for Lily’s answer. The question seemed simple but was quite tricky to answer. Lily would appear too arrogant if she gave an exaggerated answer but would seem unconfident if she was too reserved.Lily smiled at the host. “I dare not say I can understand the essence of a master’s work. As perfumers, we all know very well that every perfumer has their own inspirations and ideas. Each product has the creator’s unique perception. Even in the creation process, there would be different approaches a
"What's your name?" The host asked enthusiastically."..." "Hello?" Upon seeing her in a trance, the host called to her again."..." Suddenly coming back to her senses, Melanie looked at him, "I..."She realized her voice was a little hoarse as soon as she opened her mouth. Clearing her throat, she clenched the microphone tightly. Her mind went blank.Melanie was no stranger to the spotlight, having received many awards and applause over her career. However, this time she panicked. Her hands and feet were icy, and her entire body was trembling.Melanie would be humiliated if she made a mistake on stage, especially since Lily was present. She could not let that happen. "This young lady may be a little nervous. It’s alright, have a rest if you’re tired. Let's get someone else." Melanie interrupted the host, who was trying to salvage the situation, "I'm sorry… I was just distracted." Melanie tried to make her smile look natural. "My name is Melanie Thayer. I’m a perfumer at M
At that moment, it was difficult for her to back down. Melanie, conscious of the audience's eyes on her, forced herself to recall the process and to keep a level head.It was not only a matter of taking a sample, stating a few words, or even figuring out the general formula and ingredients. What if Melanie said something wrong that she could not take back? Due to the overwhelming tension, even holding a test strip made her hands tremble.After she completed a series of procedures, there was still a faint lingering aroma on the tip of her nose. She thought long and hard about the ingredients so that she could give a brief description of them. That would be preferable to saying nothing at all. "Ms. Thayer?"As soon as the host spoke, she responded quickly, "I like this fragrance. Light and elegant scents are my go-to, and this one has won me over. Whoever the perfumer is, I imagine they value peaceful silence and enjoy a serene garden view with birds and blooming flowers.