novelraw Chapter 321: The Fragrance Tasting Gathering
Chapter 321: The Fragrance Tasting Gathering
Several days passed.
Nora Northwood received an invitation from Finnian Lawrence to attend a private scent gathering. It was said that all the attendees were prominent wealthy ladies from Stanton City.
She agreed without hesitation, firstly to use the opportunity to network with the wealthy ladies, and secondly to broaden her own horizons.
As it was privately organized, there was a higher level of intimacy.
The hostess directly booked a tranquil tea room, with the entrance flanked by several towering trees, seeming to be of a hundred years old.
Nora was amazed by the wealthy ladies’ way of leisure, "I’ve been in Stanton City for so long, yet I didn’t know there was such an elegant place."
Finnian smiled, "If you have some free time, I can bring you here often. Actually, many people enjoy scent gathering, and quite a few are fascinated by incense."
After several interactions, Finnian realized she genuinely loves the fragrance industry and grew more appreciative of her.
Entered the park area.
Finnian greeted several ladies with the people he brought along.
As a once-in-a-century perfumer, Finnian was highly respected by everyone. Plus, with his status and background, these people treated him with great politeness, without a hint of neglect.
Nora also benefited from this association.
The ladies couldn’t quite grasp the relationship between them and naturally assumed they were a couple, thus treating Nora more warmly.
"Miss Northwood, have a sip of tea."
Finnian worried Nora might not be accustomed to such environments and took good care of her, but to others, it seemed to mean something else.
Nora observed and noticed that the tea utensils here were precious Ru Kiln pottery.
After a simple tea break, someone led everyone to tour the collection of private scents.
Nora walked and paused, mentally noting a few scents and meticulously analyzing their formula components.
The dinner was held at a garden restaurant by a small river. The sun had set, and the sky hadn’t completely darkened yet; the ambiance was perfect.
Nora thought there was only a scent gathering. Just as she was wondering whether to stay for dinner, the car arrived.
"Today’s dinner will definitely surprise you," Finnian’s words piqued her interest.
Then, she sent a message to Jasper Sinclair, "I’m dining out today, will return to Southwood Court later."
"With the people from the studio?" The reply arrived quickly.
"Finnian Lawrence."
Nora only left this name and stopped checking her phone.
As Finnian mentioned, the dinner indeed amazed her.
Every ingredient infused with different spices not only released its own fragrance but also added another intriguing aroma.
The QQ-bouncy shark fins combined with osmanthus fragrance was an unexpectedly fresh and sweet delight.
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After the dinner concluded, Nora exchanged contact information with a few ladies.
These wealthy people didn’t particularly follow entertainment gossip, thus naturally not aware of her identity.
"Glad to meet Miss Northwood, hope we can enjoy scents together again."
Nora had a unique perspective on scents, moreover, her vast knowledge attracted many people’s fondness.
When she returned to Southwood Court later, she found Jasper Sinclair waiting at the entrance of the neighborhood.
Surprised, she said, "It’s so late, you didn’t need to come out to meet me."
"It’s too late, I was worried it might be unsafe for you, a girl, to be outside," As he spoke, Jasper’s eyes fleetingly glanced at Finnian’s car tail.
"It’s a law-abiding society now."
"What if someone runs off with my wife?"
Someone: I’m jealous but I won’t admit it.
On the way back, Jasper curled his fingertip around Nora’s to gauge her reaction. Seeing she didn’t flinch, he relaxed and fully held her hand.