novelraw Chapter 655: Protecting You Every Step of the Way
Chapter 655: Protecting You Every Step of the Way
If the competition becomes too fierce, Elaine is willing to personally step in to protect Nora Northwood.
The title "Queen of the Perfumery World" is not without merit.
Looking at the perfumery industry both domestically and internationally, few can match Elaine.
If she’s willing to lower herself and participate in the Global Assembly’s perfumery event, she could easily defeat all the participants from Celestia.
By then, she might even help Nora Northwood along.
Nora Northwood could naturally represent Celestia, but such a method feels less than honorable.
Unless absolutely necessary, they both hope not to appear in the Global Assembly in this manner.
Return to VK.
Nora Northwood convened an emergency meeting, limited to the twenty-odd perfumers in the perfumery department.
She explained the Global Assembly event from start to finish, and finally shared her thoughts: "Signing up for this event, regardless of whether you can represent Celestia, will earn you relevant certificates or ranking. It’s a brilliant point for your career profile."
Any perfumer present who can make it through the first round of selection signifies they have a unique advantage.
Even if they leave VK a few years later, countless companies will vie for them.
Some were eager to try, while others quietly observed.
After the meeting ended, everyone didn’t rush to leave but stayed to discuss a few more things.
Nora Northwood joined in, and someone asked her, "Director Nora, will you be participating too?"
She didn’t give a definite answer, simply saying, "It depends on the arrangements later, but there’s a high chance I’ll participate. It benefits VK as well."
The person asking feigned disappointment, "With Director Nora and Manager Underwood’s abilities, we’ve all seen them. Looks like we don’t stand a chance!"
The previously solemn atmosphere was alleviated, and Nora Northwood used Elaine’s words to comfort everyone: "Progression systems rely on luck too; you never know, you might avoid facing the opponents everyone perceives as strong."
In the afternoon, a light rain began to fall in the South District.
Nora Northwood had originally planned to work overtime until nine to handle documents, but now she was indecisive about whether to change her plans.
Whether to go home before the rain gets heavier or wait until it stops became a dilemma for her.
Weather reports indicated the rain would stop around eight.
Just as Nora was deciding to work first before making a decision, a WeChat message popped up on her phone.
It was from Jasper Sinclair, he said: "It’s raining outside, wait for me at the office. I’ll give you a ride home."
The two didn’t commute together every day; sometimes working late, they couldn’t match up and returned separately.
Jasper Sinclair’s message indirectly solved Nora’s dilemma; she replied with "Okay" and a cute waiting sticker.
A few hours later, Jasper Sinclair’s figure appeared on time in VK’s lobby.
The reception staff recognized the familiar face and respectfully greeted, "Good evening, Mr. Sinclair."
Jasper Sinclair slightly nodded in response.
After people left, the receptionists started gossiping discreetly, "Really envy Director Nora, married to such a wealthy and handsome husband, even comes over to pick her up in the rain."
"If my future spouse can be even one-tenth of Mr. Sinclair, I’ll light incense in gratitude."
The more they talked, the more ridiculous their conversation became, completely unaware that another figure had appeared before them.
It wasn’t until Finnian Lawrence spoke, "Excuse me, which floor is Manager Sloan’s office on?"
"Seventeenth floor, brand department."
VK staff knew Finnian Lawrence; Serendipity Pavilion collaborates with their own company. They only assumed Finnian Lawrence was devoted to his work, braving the heavy rain to fulfill his duties, without thinking along other lines.