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.

room, the other fifteen

too? It would be better if she’s eliminated in this

the one who messed up the chemicals deserves

participants were simply waiting

their perfumes, but

can she even claim to be a perfumer

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

finish it in time. Only four minutes are

counted down, Natalie finished her perfume. She carried the tray with her creation to the judges. As she placed it in front of them and

"Wait!" Natalie said.

judges looked at her, puzzled.

ingredient is yet to be added," she

piece of glass, cut the tip of her forefinger, and let two drops of her blood fall into the perfume. The drops disappeared into the liquid as

at the timer which showed

stunned. Many of them, unfamiliar with the art of perfumery, had

Natalie’s actions and accepted her perfume as it was completed within the time limit. One by

perfume is indeed unique and remarkable, but you should know that we do

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

"If you look at the formula, instead of blood, these two chemicals can be used to achieve the same effect. As legendary perfumers, you can confirm this." She then gestured to another flask of perfume. "This flask