Flash Marriage: She becomes Mrs. CEO after the Failed Dowry Talk

Chapter 674: The Allure of Money

After the theoretical knowledge assessment concluded, Megan Underwood dropped another bombshell: "The fragrance creation event hosted by The Global Assembly, at the Celestia regional level, has been confirmed to take place at The Kingsford Hotel."

The Kingsford Hotel is part of The Sinclair Group’s chain of hotels.

Once this news was leaked, the surrounding economy of the hotel was stimulated, with consumer spending levels doubling.

Even the rumored Queen of Perfumery would instruct her driver to make a detour for a look when passing by The Kingsford Hotel.

A barricade was set ten meters away from the hotel, and staff were tirelessly setting up the venue, temporarily halting all of the hotel’s entertainment activities.

Elaine realized when she saw the scene that today’s event would be more stringent and also more standardized.

Sitting in the back seat, she dialed Nora Northwood’s number, straight to the point: "Is The Global Assembly’s fragrance event confirmed? Should we participate?"

The person on the other end offered a definite answer, adding: "However, I’m not confident in myself and worry the results won’t be favorable, which could impact VK Brand’s image."

"Achieving first place in the international fragrance competition is enough to demonstrate your strength."

While outsiders were unaware, Nora knew she had employed some opportunistic tactics during the competition a year and a half ago.

Back then, she won because she researched several judges’ fragrance styles and deliberately altered her approach, which secured her the final victory.

However, the evaluation for the event by The Global Assembly is fair, impartial, and transparent, relying solely on one’s robust capabilities, which made Nora lack full confidence in herself.

After the call ended, Jasper Sinclair learned the ins and outs of the situation and comforted her, saying: "Have faith in your creations. If you lack inspiration, I’ll take you to more places, whether desert or oasis?"

"Desert! That’s a great idea!"

Nora wasn’t truly planning a trip to the northwest desert due to time constraints.

The mini vacation to Riveria concluded, and they needed to return to Stanton City the day before work commenced.

This decision was rather spontaneous.

Nora needed to free up at least half a day to visit the scent creation event site for reconnaissance.

Unaware that fellow competitors had already circled around there about eight hundred times.

On the day of their return to Stanton City, it coincided with Youth Day, making the streets and alleys bustling, and for the first time, Nora felt that the city had certain romantic moments.

The barricade at The Kingsford Hotel remained, with security stationed there besides the hotel guards, demonstrating the government’s level of importance placed on this event.

Signs reading "Unauthorized personnel stop there" were clearly evident at the entrance.

Even if the hotel owner arrived in person, they couldn’t use the back door.

Nora cheekily remarked to Jasper Sinclair, "Turns out, there are times when your name doesn’t wield any influence."

"This time was unexpected; next time might be different."

The man’s inherent pride wouldn’t allow him to lose face before his wife, and promptly, he explained the situation to Louis Hayes.

In less than ten minutes, the event’s organizers proactively escorted Jasper Sinclair to the competition site.

The attitude of the staff underwent a sudden 180-degree shift, leaving Nora hard-pressed to accept, "Did you cast a spell on them?"

Jasper’s gaze wandered over, eyes intriguing, "The phrase you always say, that’s the allure of money."

"Following Boss Sinclair’s example, sooner or later, I’ll be even more charming than money!"