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Chapter 525: The Hype

Marcos was taken aback when he heard that Susan planned to accompany him to the office. "You're doing fine at home. Why do you want to come to the company?" he asked, puzzled.

"I want to help you," Susan said, though she had her own reasons. After all, a man like Marcos-with his status and charm-could easily attract other women. What if someone tried to take him away from her? She wanted to stake her claim, making it clear to everyone where she stood while also showing Marcos how thoughtful she could be.

"Susan, I've already assigned the perfume launch to someone else. There's nothing you can help with. Besides, it's freezing outside. Just stay home and rest," Marcos replied. He couldn't help but think of the Giron family. If they found out Susan was still by his side, it would surely cause chaos.

"Marcos, I know what this is about. You look down on me, don't you? You think my reputation isn't good enough, so you don't want to take me out."

"That's not it," Marcos said hastily, scrambling for an excuse. "I'm just worried about being too busy to take care of you." The truth, however, was that he didn't want the Giron family to discover that Susan was still living with him. He had grown accustomed to living alone, with only a housekeeper for company. He had made it clear to the housekeeper that under no circumstances was she to reveal Susan's presence in his villa. Without his approval, she wouldn't dare let a word slip. If the Giron family learned Susan had moved in with him, they would be furious.

"It's fine," Susan said confidently. "I've always been independent. You don't need to worry about me. Besides, I can actually help you. Did you know that Aurora invited Candy?"

"Candy? She's endorsing their perfume?" Marcos asked, his brows furrowing.

so behind on the news. Candy isn't just endorsing it-she's going to appear at their

managed to get a celebrity like her to

she used, but social media is buzzing with the news. Fans are going crazy over it," Susan explained. As a former celebrity herself, she understood the power of star influence. Candy, a top-tier star, was far beyond her own past status as a local

couldn't escape it. Just seeing the name left him irritated, to say nothing of genuinely engaging with their promotional efforts. To him, it was all cheap attention-seeking. But learning that Aurora

just concluded a contract with a major international skincare line, and rumors about her next move were rampant. Many believed she would renew her previous deal, but to everyone's surprise, she turned it down and signed with an unknown brand.

But that theory quickly collapsed when it was revealed that

revealed that Candy had taken on the endorsement for free. Free! Her normal fees ran into eight figures. People were stunned.

perfume was more than worth it. Aurora, the CEO, had also promised to create a custom jewelry set for Candy-one-of-a-kind, with no

only a priceless piece of jewelry but also priority access to future DO designs.

splurged on cars or real estate, her passion was rare and exquisite jewelry. This partnership with Aurora was

active only in Clothville would have cost millions, let alone an international superstar like Candy. Aurora's timing was impeccable.