When the Perfumers’ Society invited Lily to join them, they did not mention checking for the certificate. However, they held it against her this time.She could guarantee that many small perfumers in Hyderland did not have this certificate and were still performing well. It was one thing to have the certificate or not, and another if anyone would check on the status.Lily was about to speak when Lisa interrupted, "That’s ridiculous! Being a qualified perfumer is about talent and hard work. What does anything have to do with the certificate? Does it mean one can only be a perfumer with the certificate?”"Sorry, this is a matter between Lily and me. You shouldn't interrupt." Noah came today to negotiate with Lily. If she changed her mind and was willing to join the Perfumers’ Society, they could resolve the certificate issue. However, if she disagreed...Since Lily was in this industry, she should abide by the rules set by the Perfumers’ Society."Lily is my friend, and her business
“You’re just jealous!” Lisa ignored Noah’s explanation. “I think you’re all just a bunch of losers from Hyderland. The only one that’s genuinely talented and capable is Lily!”“Lisa.” Lily thought this was just plain arrogance. There were still some talented perfumers from Hyderland, and Lisa had just offended all of them with what she had just said. “Lily! I’m just saying what’s on my mind,” Lisa pulled Lily’s sleeve and remarked.It resulted in Noah smirking coldly. “I can assure you, Lily is not the only talented perfumer from Hyderland. Miss Parker, I’m sure your father would disagree with you!” Noah would have already taught Lisa a lesson if it were not for her father.“It’s pointless to argue over here. Noah, it’s true that I don’t own the license you’re referring to, and I won’t even try to get it,” Lily stood tall and continued, “Studying perfumes and making them was merely a hobby of mine. I’m willing to do it, and no one can stop me.“It isn’t up to you to tell me wheth
Since that day, Noah had remembered her name. First, he did it because he wanted to compete with her to see who was better, and secondly, he wanted to invite someone with her talent to the society. So, if she did win anything in the future, part of it would still be to the society’s credit. Little did he know that such a gentle-looking girl could be so difficult to deal with. He could not even manage to make her stay in Kingsland. Moreover, there was Alexander Russell and the La Beaute Group to back her. He needed to put in a little more effort if he wanted to deal with her once and for all. “It happened only once, and you’re already showing off?” Noah gritted his teeth as he snapped at her, trying his best to save what was left of his pride. “I agree. There’s nothing to be proud of about beating you,” Lily consented, “However, I’d like to give you a word of advice. You shouldn’t be so narrow-minded as a perfumer. Instead of trying to compete with a woman like me who doesn’t even
That evening, when Lily came out of her office after packing her things, she saw Alexander’s car outside. “Didn’t I tell you that you didn’t have to pick me up?” She sighed in defeat. Lily had driven here, but since he was here to pick her up, her car had to stay in the parking lot again. “I wasn’t busy today,” he replied while leaning against the car door. The setting sun shone on him, tracing his silhouette with a golden lining, and he looked like he was glowing. He opened the passenger seat door when he saw her getting close, helped her in, and then went back to his side to enter the vehicle. “Edward’s not here again?” Lily noticed that she had been seeing Edward less recently and that Alexander had been driving more often. “Isn’t it better to spend our time privately?” He said while fastening his seat belt, “Besides, we should also give him some time to spend with Olivia, no?” Lily could not help but smile as she thought of Edward and Olivia. “Right, I woul
“Why? Can’t we be here to shop?” Alexander glanced at Lily as he drove into the underground parking space.Lily was rendered speechless. They could do that, but it was just that it was rare for them to shop together. They could not do this when they first got together because they had to stay out of the public eye. Later, they were both too preoccupied with their own work, making it difficult for them to spend this kind of free time together.‘Why is he bringing me shopping out of the blue?’Alexander parked the car and turned the engine off, but he was not in a hurry to get down. Instead, he turned to look at Lily and said thoughtfully, “There’s something I want to discuss with you.”“What is it?”He lowered his gaze for a moment, and when he looked up again, he said, “Let’s get married!”Lily was stunned. Her eyes widened, and she could not return to her senses for a moment. “You’re so silly! We’ve already registered our marriage!”“That’s not what I’m talking about. I meant t
Alexander first took Lily to pick a diamond ring, which he had pre-arranged because a sales advisor brought them to the VIP room as soon as they arrived. Then two more sales advisors brought two trays into the room, each with dozens of diamond rings.“Mr. and Mrs. Russell, you may choose a ring from here.”The numerous diamond rings blinded Lily as she glanced at Alexander sideways. Under the bright lights, those stones shone brightly, and each of them was dazzling.“You can choose. I told the salespeople to reserve the latest and most unique ones, but I didn’t decide on the ring for you.”Lily’s gaze swept across the rings. Most had similar designs, except for minor differences in the diamonds’ sizes.“Mrs. Russell, you have slender fingers and fair skin. This pink diamond ring would look good on you.” One of the sales advisors squatted before the couple and recommended, “This pink diamond ring is the latest collection this year, and its craftsmanship is exceptional. The clarity
No one had ever said such a thing, and it stunned the sales advisors. They were at a loss for words, not knowing how to respond to Lily.Upon seeing the two sales advisors meet gazes and looking disappointed, Lily knew they wanted to seal a huge deal. She smiled, saying, “I’ll get this diamond ring, but do you have wedding bands? Mr. Russell and I would like to see what you have.”“Yes, we do!” The sales advisors returned to their senses and got up to their feet to retrieve the wedding bands.“Won’t you consider buying a bigger one?” When Lily spoke earlier, Alexander listened and did not interrupt because he fully respected her decision. When the two sales advisors left, he tucked Lily’s hair behind her ear and explained, “They’re right. The bigger the diamond, the better its preserved value. What about I buy a few more for you to play around with?”Lily rolled her eyes, knowing there was more humor to his words than truth. She could not help but complain, “What’s the point of me
Lily lowered her gaze to look at the ring on her finger. It was magical how such a small band that encircled her finger seemed to do the same to her heart. She used her finger to rub the ring lightly, then looked up at Alexander, smiling. “I like it.”After deciding on the rings, the two got up and headed out of the VIP room. The sales advisor had already taken Alexander’s card to check out the rings while Alexander was on his phone, talking business. Other customers looked at jewelry in the store, and Lily left first.“Mom, I think this looks good. It doesn’t necessarily need to be a jade ring. Diamond rings are fine too.”“You youngsters know nothing about rings. Gold is valuable, and jade is priceless. No matter how expensive diamond rings are, how could they compare to jades?” The old lady sounded displeased. Lily did not listen in on their conversation, but they captured her attention because what they said was too surprising.The jewelry store only sold diamond rings. For t