Queen of Wild Cards novel Chapter 233

Julius shook his hand. "Likewise. Please, take a seat, Mr. Kaye. To be completely honest, I invited you here today because I was highly intrigued by the fragrance you presented at Dragon Peak yesterday—'Astray.' I'm hoping to get a more detailed breakdown today. It was far too crowded yesterday for a proper discussion."

Gideon beamed. "Of course. It is an honor to have caught your attention, Mr. Blackwood."

His main goal in returning to the country was to secure a powerful local investor to back his perfume line. He never expected to land the CEO of the Blackwood Group so quickly.

Blackwood Group's dominance was unquestionable; they were the absolute apex of wealth and power in the capital.

If this deal went through, he would be set for life!

Excited, Gideon launched into an eloquent pitch. He meticulously covered everything—from the fragrance's composition and blending techniques to raw material sourcing, profit margins, and market expansion strategies.

When he finally paused for breath, Julius spoke. "I must admit, my knowledge of the fragrance industry is quite limited. This is my executive secretary, Ms. Hawthorne.

She has a deep understanding of perfumery and a strong personal interest in it. If we move forward with this partnership, she will be your primary point of contact. I'll leave the technical details to her."

Gideon had already noticed Stella the moment he walked in. She was stunning.

Given the title of "executive secretary," he assumed she was the boss's personal plaything. It made sense why such a massive project was being handed off to a young woman with seemingly no real corporate experience.

Still, she was breathtaking to look at, and he found himself captivated by the faint, natural scent radiating from her skin.

Taking a deep breath, he turned to her. "What specific areas would you like to explore, Ms. Hawthorne? I am completely at your disposal."

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