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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.

he tried to bolster his confidence. He'd been in the perfume business for years and had a loyal customer base. Surely, that counted for something. But

and since they had a

Marcos. "Marcos, it's settled. Sophie agreed to help tomorrow. We

immediately," Marcos replied, feeling a

reach out to some old friends to help," Susan volunteered. She'd been a

her dedication. Susan had left the entertainment industry for

Now, as he faced this crisis, she was running around trying to help him. Marcos wasn't made

I should be thanking you for getting me out of that nightmare," Susan

days with Hayden had been nothing short of miserable. Now, with Marcos

next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Alright,"

It's cold outside-dress warmly," Marcos said out of

the café. Even though the weather was freezing, her

Sophie was one of the few close friends she had left. When Susan got married, Sophie had

for Sophie. It was a way to make up for the past. They spent the afternoon chatting at the café, and Susan hadn't felt this

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

careful not to let her trip you up," Ian

general manager insisting she come along, I wouldn't

with her. Don't worry,

perfume,