Leah's heart skipped a beat as she tried to straighten her back and showed a hint of shame and embarrassment on her face. "Mr. Turner, I know it's not appropriate to say this. But as a perfumer myself, I hope you can understand the pain and despair of having one's hard work taken by someone else, but being unable to prove it or seek justice."
"If it turns out in the end that I was overthinking and Selena is innocent, I will personally apologize to her."
In theory, she is the international runner-up and Patrick is the domestic champion. If they consider their qualifications, she is actually superior to Patrick.
But the man opposite her inexplicably made Leah feel a great pressure.
She always feels unable to stand up in front of Patrick.
Adeline noticed Patrick's cold expression and displeasure in his face, and softly said, "Mr. Turner, if Selena is indeed a plagiarist, then she is not qualified to stand with us."
She gave a cold smirk, with a look of contempt and malice in her eyes. "If this lady finds out that a shameless plagiarist dares to step on my head, stealing my name and boasting unscrupulously, I will definitely tear her apart alive!"
Leah's eyelid twitched vigorously.
Patrick gave a slight cough, his eyes cold and distant as he said, "Miss Riddle has grievances, she can go cry to the Perfume Association, there's no need for her to come to me."
Leah's face turned slightly pale as she said, "Mr. Turner, you've misunderstood me. I just..."
Adeline frowned, "Mr. Turner, this matter is of great significance and of a different nature..."
Patrick's gaze was faint. "Lady Selena's strength, I have eyes of my own to judge, and I don't need others to tell me."
He glanced at Leah with a sharp and meaningful look in his eyes, "At least up until now, Lady Selena's character is much more noble than the other two."
Leah felt a deep sense of meaning in Patrick's eyes, as if he had uncovered her deepest and most hidden secrets. Her heart skipped a beat.
Adeline was angry and asked, "Mr. Turner, what do you mean by that?"
Patrick didn't look at her, moved his gaze away indifferently, coughed slightly, "At least Lady Selena won't make baseless accusations, let alone talk behind others' backs."
The faces of Leah and Adeline suddenly turned deathly pale.
Adeline was still arguing, but Patrick had already turned and left.
Adeline was furious and gave Leah a cold stare before raising her foot and going after Patrick.
Leah only snapped out of Patrick's cold and piercing gaze at this moment.
She raised her hand and pressed her chest to suppress the fluttering feeling in her heart.
She is not familiar with Patrick.
Besides being fellow perfumers, she had only heard of Patrick's name in rumors, so there was no question of any grievances or hostilities between them.
Why does he always look at her with those scary eyes that make her afraid?
Leah couldn't understand it no matter what, so she could only temporarily suppress her discomfort and push down the doubts in her heart.
No matter what, there must be no mistakes tonight.
Leah's eyes flashed with malice, and she walked out the door in high heels.
Selena was led upstairs by Mollie while holding her hand.
The second floor is very quiet, except for a few senior figures in the fragrance industry, there are no media or hotel guests to be seen.
There is an unknown fragrance lingering in the air.
As Selena stepped forward, she suddenly felt an extra sense of calmness in her heart.
She even sensed a long-lost tranquility.
Selena expressed a hint of sigh.
Indeed, there are hidden talents in any field.
How come those young people below couldn't even shake out the calming and concentration-inducing scent?
Mollie has already opened the curtain and said with a smile, "Mr. Jenkins, look, I brought someone up…"
As the bamboo curtain was opened, the precious and refreshing scent became even stronger.
Selena blinked her eyes and followed in.
In the room filled with ancient charm, there sat an elderly man wearing casual clothing. With a majestic countenance, his eyes faintly brightened upon seeing Selena walking in.
Mollie held Selena's hand and smiled as she introduced her, "This is the most senior member of our fragrance industry. I'm still a generation younger than him. Come and meet him."
Selena gave the elderly person a look, and after a moment of silence, she suddenly bent down slightly and said, "Mr. Jenkins."
The sound made both elderly people present there startled.
After a few seconds of silence, Mollie didn't know what to think and let out a small sigh.
Mr. Jenkins looked at the radiant girl in front of him and remembered Lady Nevaeh who had passed away early, who was also so intelligent.
It's a pity... excessive cleverness brings harm.
The tragedy of Lady Nevaeh must never happen to Selena.
Mr. Jenkins looked at Selena and said with great emphasis, "Young people occasionally make some mistakes. Being too smart may not necessarily be a good thing."
Selena gave a slight smile and said, "Mr. Jenkins, you worry too much. This bow is on behalf of my mother, to pay my respects to you, that is all."
Lady Nevaeh left behind so many fragrances, according to Lady Lauren's account, Lady Nevaeh was a master of fragrances, and even shocked the entire capital city back in the day.
It's not surprising at all that she has connections with people in the fragrance industry.
The sudden unusual behavior of the Perfume Association members can also be explained clearly.
Mr. Jenkins looked at the fresh and beautiful Selena, his old face showing a hint of emotion. "I have some advice for you. Unless absolutely necessary, don't go to the capital in this lifetime."
Selena tilted her head slightly, appeared to ponder for a moment, then smiled and said, "I won't."
Her only connection to the capital city is through Osvaldo and Hattie.
She had an agreement marriage with Osvaldo, and once she settled everything in Creephia, the marriage would naturally have no meaning, let alone any connection with the Anderson family in the capital.
Hattie is a strong girl. She will take revenge by herself and doesn't need to worry too much.
She only needs to carry the burden of Selena and her own life, and that's enough.
Mr. Jenkins probably noticed her determined attitude and, with a serious face, he rarely showed a smile. "Your aroma blending skills are good. At what age did you start learning?"
Selena said, "Half a month ago."
There was a silence.
They must have misheard due to their advanced age.
Mr. Jenkins rubbed his ears and asked again, "Can you repeat it? At what age do you start learning how to blend scents?"
Selena blinked her eyes and said seriously, "Half a month ago."
Mollie,"... half a month ago?"
Selena nodded and said, "If it's about the technique of blending fragrances, then it was indeed half a month ago."
After some thought, she added, "By the way, I only came to understand the recipe for the competition with the help of my boyfriend half a month ago."
Therefore, the future of the fragrance industry should not rely on someone like her, who came into the industry halfway through and has a very careless attitude.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Revenge On Love Rats After Rebirth by Olivia Marsh
From the beginning of the story to page 148, the plot is just going in circles about fighting. So ridiculous and waste of time to read! I have no patience for these kind stories. Be more creative if you’re planning to write a book/story!!!...
Beautiful story...