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.

adds layers of

But there's something.

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about the base

judge was equally

me of the fragrance that won the first competition in Leswington a few

perfume received unanimous praise, and no score dropped below

Rebecca saw Allison as she

You're okay.

test, Rebecca asked, passing

knew that creating scents often brought back

Think

with the mysteries of the

more about your

we should

skill, first place is practically wrapped up for

smiled, full

Don't worry.

I'll keep an eye on Violet

develop charisma is someone worth keeping an

in the top

results appeared on

of all the contestants were glued to the scrolling names,

the perfumes are proudly displayed for all to

of staff, smiling happily, tied a red bracelet around

Allison Clarke! He

Lemonade appeared

note next to it revealing that

went to

but she was focused on

eyes searched for Violet

member tying