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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competition in Leswington a few years ago, but this one seems more

unanimous praise, and no score

saw Allison as she

You're okay.

been through a tough test,

scents often brought back

a mischievous smile, Rebecca scoffed: Think of this as your

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

should wait

skill, first place is practically wrapped

full

Don't worry.

the results come out, I'll keep an eye

who can develop charisma is someone worth

definitely in

the results appeared on the

the contestants were glued to the scrolling names, revealing the ten best perfumes, each accompanied

perfumes are proudly displayed for all

happily, tied a red bracelet around

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the screen, the name Lemonade appeared

Violet Moon, with a note next to it revealing

went to

wasn't surprised by her victory, but

eyes searched

staff member tying the second place