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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.

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

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

Sophie agreed to help tomorrow. We still have one day left, so

immediately," Marcos replied, feeling a bit more

I can reach out to some old friends to help," Susan volunteered. She'd been a big star once and knew how to handle these

thank you so much," Marcos said, touched by her dedication. Susan had left the entertainment industry for

he faced this crisis, she was running around trying to help him. Marcos wasn't made of stone-his

myself. Besides, I should be thanking you for

behind her back. To her, her days with Hayden had been nothing short of miserable. Now, with Marcos by her side, she finally felt secure. Helping him made her genuinely

the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Alright," she said. "I've arranged to meet Sophie today to make sure she doesn't back out tomorrow. Marcos, I'll

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

on her way to the café.

few close friends she had left. When Susan got married, Sophie had been too busy to attend, and she'd

the past. They spent the afternoon

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

to let her trip you up," Ian

the general manager

with her. Don't worry,

critical. It's about the launch of the new perfume,