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Chapter 526: Preparation

"Alright, Susan. I'll leave this to you. Please talk to Sophie as soon as possible and get back to me. I need to adjust the plan accordingly," Marcos said, a hint of tension creeping into his voice.

Until recently, in Marcos' mind, Aurora was just a novice-someone without much substance. What kind of great perfume could she create in just two or three months? To him, she was merely a name Julian had elevated. Without Julian's influence, who would even know her?

But now, Marcos was starting to think differently. Perhaps Aurora did have some ability of her own. After all, Candy had agreed to be the face of her perfume without charging a single cent.

Candy wasn't some kind-hearted philanthropist. Companies around the world were clamoring for her endorsement. Why had she chosen Aurora? It could only mean that Aurora had some formidable skills of persuasion.

Adding to Marcos' unease, the websites of multiple media outlets were filled with news about Aurora's new perfume. Though most attention was on Candy, people's curiosity was piqued-what kind of perfume was so special that Candy had agreed to endorse it for free? In effect, the media was giving Aurora free publicity.

The more Marcos thought about it, the more he realized Aurora wasn't someone to be underestimated. Fortunately, this battle would take place in Clothville. Anywhere else, and things might have been harder to manage, given Candy's immense global fan base.

Marcos could no longer dismiss Aurora as an amateur. She had already put a lot of groundwork in place. But this elaborate setup was a double-edged sword. Marcos knew the higher someone was elevated, the harder they fell.

If her perfume turned out to be mediocre, the media would tear her apart. Her new company's debut would be a failure, and any future products would be ridiculed.

But what if her perfume was a hit? Marcos didn't even want to think about it. With all the momentum she'd built up, her perfume could become a bestseller, potentially even surpassing his own.

A sense of regret crept into Marcos' heart. He had underestimated her. If he'd taken her seriously from the beginning, he could have better prepared for this. Now, he was scrambling to make up lost ground.

the perfume business for years and had a loyal customer base. Surely, that counted for something. But no matter

It turned out Sophie was off the next day, and since they had a good relationship from their days in

news, Susan quickly informed Marcos. "Marcos, it's settled. Sophie agreed to help tomorrow. We still have one day left, so

I'll move on this immediately," Marcos replied, feeling a bit

volunteered. She'd been a big star

so much," Marcos said, touched by her dedication. Susan had

this crisis, she was running around trying to help him. Marcos wasn't

should be

they viewed her behind her back. To her, her days with Hayden had been nothing short of

free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting

care. It's cold outside-dress warmly," Marcos

café. Even though the weather was freezing, her heart felt

time since she'd met with her friends from the entertainment world. Sophie was one of the few close friends she had left. When Susan got married, Sophie

Sophie. It was a way to make up for the past. They spent the afternoon chatting at

that Heather was tasked with picking up Candy, accompanied by Gemma. Pulling Heather aside, he spoke

to let her trip you

for the general manager insisting she

worry, I'll be careful,"

about the launch of the new perfume, Miss Montgomery's hard work, and the future of our