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.
He lifted her hand and planted a kiss on the back of it. Clap, clap.The audience erupted into applause as Melanie withdrew her hand immediately. Most people could only see the kiss Frank planted on her hand, but he had also licked her hand. It was brief, and he released her hand instantly after. It was as if it had never happened. The area he had licked and kissed her burned. It was a tickly feeling, like a cat's tongue. It made her heart skip a beat. Melanie's cheeks flushed red, but she did not dare expose what he just did in front of the audience. She smiled and lowered her head shyly, acting like all the praises she had just received embarrassed her. Only Lily narrowed her eyes at them and looked at Melanie with a smirk. Lily was too far away to see what Frank had done, but based on Melanie's reaction, it was not due to the compliments she had gotten. Melanie was the type of person who would claim credit for something that was not hers, so she certainly was not on
It was an eventful day for Melanie, filled with turmoil and excitement. She initially thought she was about to fall into a bottomless pit, but at the most crucial moment, Frank appeared and extended his arm to catch her.On the way back to the hotel, her mental state was in such a mess that she did not even struggle to break free when Frank held her hand without asking. There was only silence. A sense of edginess filled the air, making them feel restless.Frank led Meanie to the elevator when they arrived at the hotel lobby. When the elevator doors closed, he pushed Melanie against the wall and trapped her with his body.“Mr. Moreau!” Melanie yelped in surprise.“Melanie, I’ve done a huge favor for you today. Shouldn’t you be grateful?” Frank said as one of his hands grabbed the back of her head.“I-I,” Melanie hesitated and wanted to speak, but Frank ignored her and kissed her abruptly. Melanie could not even breathe, less tried to stop him. Though her hands were on his chest, it
Lily questioned herJenny in silence, but Jenny was not looking at her as her full attention was on the call. Jenny nodded, saying, “Okay, I understand. Don’t worry! I’m coming over right away!”After Jenny hung up the phone, Lily asked, “What’s wrong? Do you need to be somewhere?”“Yeah, they bought a new bunch of ingredients, and I need to go check on them.” Jenny nodded apologetically.“Then I’ll come with you,” Lily offered.“There’s no need for that. The staff told me to go without you.” Jenny shook her head, fearing that Lily might take it wrongly. “I-It’s not that they don’t trust you. It’s most likely not the company but the client. Well, we sometimes have strange clients with bizarre rules. Still, they’re asking for me, and our driver will be with me. I-I’ll probably just look at some stuff and sign a few papers, so I won’t take long.”“Sure, no problem. I’m just worried because you’re going alone, and it’s late now,” Lily replied.“What’s there to worry about, you silly
It felt nice to be in Alexander’s embrace. Lily lifted her head to look at him, saying, “When did you get here?”Alexander planted a kiss on her forehead, “Take a guess.”‘Now, he wants to play games!’ Lily thought as she gave Alexander a playful glare. Afterward, she said, “You left on the same day as we did, didn’t you? Even though we got here first, you weren’t far behind.”Alexander smiled and gave her cheek a peck, “You’re such a smart girl!”“That’s because I tried calling you but couldn’t get through. You never turn off your phone, even during a meeting. I’m guessing that was because you were on the plane, right?” As Lily recalled the details of that day, she could piece together a chronological timeline. However, she never thought it was because Alexander was coming to see her.“Well done. I should probably reward you for being such a clever girl, right?” Alexander smirked cheekily as this only made him love Lily more. He carried Lily to the sofa, sat down, and held her cl