Chapter 12

In an instant, all eyes were on Chloe and Lucas.

Lisa shot Lucas a pointed look. "Has the Moncada family fallen so low that they can't even come up with a decent birthday gift?"

Lucas' face darkened. He had caught a cold from the air conditioning the night before and had been feeling dizzy and groggy since he woke up. So, the task of preparing a gift for Marian had fallen to Chloe. His grandfather had emphasized how crucial this meeting was for them and even said there was no budget limit for the gift. Unexpectedly, Chloe had brought a box of homemade incense as a makeshift gift. If the casualness of the gift offended the Sartori family, the resort project would be dead in the water.

With a stern face, Lucas was about to scold her when Chloe spoke calmly.

"I heard that the reason you came to Riverbrook three years ago, was to rest because you had insomnia. This fragrance I made has soothing and sleep-aiding effects. I hope it can help alleviate your insomnia and headaches."

She had done some research at the office in the afternoon and found out about Marian's insomnia.

it just a spice blend? Don’t make it sound like a miracle cure.

Marian sniffed the edge of Chloe's box. "This isn't the traditional scent of Royal

traditional recipe and added several herbs like Acorus and night-blooming jasmine. They help

I quite like this fragrance. If you don’t want it, give it to

had also returned from abroad specifically

smiled kindly. "Just smelling this fragrance made me feel refreshed. Austin, take the fragrance to my bedroom. Don’t let others get

the

had won her favor and was also specially stored away. 'Are these rich people all out

humiliated and didn't want to stay any longer. She had only taken a few steps when she overheard people talking

found three years ago. I

she see the emerald bracelet on Marian's wrist worth $30 million? Clearly, her necklace is just an entry-level piece from QUEEN. I felt embarrassed for her when she emphasized

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