She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 374

"The reason this batch of honeysuckle was returned is simply that it fails to meet the consistently high standards of the Royce Group."

Aria expertly plucked a single dried flower from the tray, holding it up for everyone to see.

"First, the active compounds fall short. The key metrics for honeysuckle are its chlorogenic acid and luteolin levels. The pale color of this batch indicates that it was harvested too late in its blooming cycle, meaning the active ingredients had already begun to degrade. It definitely failed the client's lab tests."

"Second, the physical quality is atrocious. As you can see, the buds are inconsistent in length, and some have already begun to open. Premium honeysuckle should be pale green, club-shaped, and plump. It's obvious the harvesters cut corners and ignored standard procedures."

"Third, the cultivation environment was flawed. Honeysuckle thrives in sunny, dry climates. I'd wager this crop was planted on a shaded slope, resulting in stunted bud development. The nitrogen fertilizer ratio was likely too high as well, causing excessive foliage growth while starving the buds of nutrients."

"Fourth, critical errors were made during processing. If the buds aren't turned frequently during the sun-drying phase, they turn black. While these haven't blackened, they lack any natural luster. That tells me the drying temperature was far too high, singeing the delicate surface fuzz."

Aria carried herself with the flawless poise of a seasoned expert, delivering her verdict with absolute certainty and logic.

"Therefore, this batch was returned due to compounding failures across three major stages: cultivation, harvesting, and processing."

Her incredibly detailed analysis had the guests nodding in profound agreement, earning her unanimous praise across the room.

"Truly a top-tier scholar from Cyranth University!"

"No wonder Mr. Royce values her so highly. Phenomenal work."

"To have that kind of expertise at her age... her potential is limitless!"

"It seems Mr. Royce knew exactly what he was doing when he chose Aria to inherit the empire, even if she isn't his biological daughter."

The vast majority of the guests were deeply impressed, and Dr. Hayes beamed with pride, feeling that his protégé's success reflected beautifully on him.

"Dominic..."

Gregory Hale murmured, materializing silently beside his son. His eyes remained locked on Aria.

"Now that Aria is stepping up as the Royce Group's COO, you need to get closer to her. Start building that relationship... and stop obsessing over your ex-wife!"

"Melanie isn't my ex-wife!" Dominic fired back, glaring at his father.

"The waiting period hasn't ended yet! Until that divorce certificate is finalized, she is still my wife!"

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