Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 259: Drops Of Blood

All five participants in the fifth group started working with focus. The others had noticed the messy situation at Natalie’s table when they arrived. Though some felt a little bad for her, most were relieved; Natalie was considered a strong competitor after her impressive performance at the perfume launch event.

The judges noticed the state of her table and expected Natalie to request fresh chemicals. However, Natalie had already started working as the timer had begun.

The live audience in the hall and those watching on their TVs could clearly see the disarray at Natalie’s work table. The cameras had captured the clumsy movements of the previous contestant who had messed it up.

The viewers in the hall began whispering among themselves.

"Can she make a perfume out of that? She didn’t even ask for new chemicals."

"Time is ticking, and they’ve given a surprise theme. She can’t afford to waste any."

"She was labeled a plagiarist before. Let’s see if she’s truly skilled or if she uses this mess on her table as an excuse for failing this round."

Ms. Taylor, one of the judges, sat quietly observing Natalie. Watching Natalie’s focused expression and steady hands, despite the difficult situation, she could tell Natalie knew exactly what she was doing.

One of the other judges leaned over and whispered, "Ms. Taylor, why didn’t she ask for fresh chemicals?"

"A true perfumer can create magic with whatever they are given. Let’s wait and watch," Ms. Taylor replied calmly.

other fifteen participants

this time too? It would be better if

up the chemicals

most of the participants were simply waiting for Natalie

perfumers on the stage finished their perfumes, but Natalie was still

even claim to be a

returned to the waiting area, but she’s still working. She should just give

not going to finish it in time. Only

creation to the judges. As she placed it in front of them and

"Wait!" Natalie said.

her, puzzled. "What happened?" one of them

ingredient is yet to be added,"

her forefinger, and let two drops of her blood fall into the perfume. The drops disappeared into the liquid

glancing at the timer which showed few

with the art of perfumery, had never seen such a

Natalie’s actions and accepted her perfume as it was completed within the time limit. One by one, they began testing it and were

there was an issue. Ms. Taylor spoke up. "Ms. Natalie, this perfume is indeed unique and remarkable, but you should know that we do

replied calmly and gestured toward the formula she had written down while explaining. "My theme was Mythology and Fantasy. My creation is called Dragon’s Fire. For this, I needed a chemical that could add a metallic essence to the perfume. Since the chemicals on my table were not in proper condition, I used my blood to create that effect, as blood contains iron. I had no time left to request new chemicals because this perfume requires

achieve the same effect. As legendary perfumers, you can confirm this." She then gestured to another flask of perfume. "This flask doesn’t contain my blood. We can add the two chemicals, and you can verify the