Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 54: Half an hour later, the deep, resonant ringing of an ancient bell reverberated through the walls, signaling the official start of the contest.

The sound filtered through every corner, reaching each contestant.

Some were on the verge of collapse, clinging to their perfume tubes as if they were life preservers.

Others were drenched in sweat, eyes wide with anxiety.

But there was no way to escape the cameras, always vigilant in every room, which left no possibility of cheating.

Allison, on the other hand, had already finished her work calmly.

He picked up a scent strip, gently ran it under his nose and inhaled.

The perfume he had created was relatively simple: an evolution of one of his previous creations, which captured the essence of the vast ocean.

Once all the contestants had submitted and numbered their perfumes, the samples were brought to the judges for evaluation.

An elderly judge with silver gray hair picked up perfume number five and his eyes widened in admiration.

This… is magnificent.

The top notes are pure sunlight on the sea, so bright, so full of life.

But the background notes… He paused, taking another deep breath.

There's a storm stirring below.

A stroke of brilliance.

How they have managed to balance the traditional violet with rosemary, giving it that almost ethereal quality.

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And yet, nothing is out of place.

fact, it adds layers

But there's something.

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the base

the judge was equally impressed,

Leswington a few years ago, but this one seems more refined

praise, and

room, Rebecca saw Allison as she left the

You're okay.

through a tough test, Rebecca asked, passing Allison a glass

scents often brought back

mischievous smile, Rebecca scoffed: Think of

were entangled with the mysteries of the Charisma

elusive CEO Discover more about your mother's past He smiled at Rebecca and said:

should wait to

first place is practically wrapped up

full of

Don't worry.

come out, I'll

charisma is someone worth keeping

definitely in the top

results appeared

scrolling names, revealing the ten best perfumes, each accompanied by

the room, the perfumes are

smiling happily, tied a red bracelet

Clarke! He

the name Lemonade appeared proudly at

was Violet Moon, with a note next

place went to

wasn't surprised by her victory, but she was

eyes searched

long to see a staff member tying the second place wristband onto