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.

it adds layers of

But there's something.

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judge was equally impressed, immediately giving

in Leswington

and no score

the waiting room, Rebecca saw Allison as she left the

You're okay.

you've been through a tough test, Rebecca asked, passing Allison a glass

creating scents often

mischievous smile, Rebecca scoffed: Think

thoughts, however, were entangled with the mysteries of

contest could be your gateway to meeting your elusive CEO Discover more about your

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your skill, first place is practically wrapped

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Don't worry.

come out, I'll keep an eye

develop charisma is someone worth keeping an

definitely in the

hours later, the results appeared on the

the scrolling names, revealing the ten

perfumes are proudly displayed

smiling happily, tied a red

He

Lemonade appeared proudly

Moon, with a note next

place went

her victory, but she was focused

crowd, his eyes searched for Violet

staff member tying the second