novelraw Chapter 675: Visiting the Venue
Chapter 675: Visiting the Venue
Hotel lobby.
The display screen scrolled, showing the names of the participating brands and perfumers one by one.
Nora Northwood stood beneath the screen for quite a while, unable to spot her own name, which was indicative of how vast and complex the domestic fragrance industry was.
She thought about it and decided to let it go; she would check again when the event officially started.
Leaving the venue, she encountered Rachel Woodward as she exited the hotel.
It was no surprise, as the other party would likely represent the Woodward Family in the fragrance-making aspect of this event.
Nora prepared to walk in a different direction, but Rachel Woodward caught up to her, "I have something to discuss with you, let’s find a place to sit."
The latter spoke in a calm tone, even with a hint of appeasement.
Nora almost thought she heard wrong; Rachel Woodward was prejudiced against her and had never taken a gentle attitude, so was the sun rising in the west now?
After pondering, Nora could only attribute the change to Jasper Sinclair.
She replied, "We can talk now, I have ten minutes of free time."
Her implication: Not really interested in talking!
Rachel Woodward had no choice; without the support of Rora, the Woodward family’s fragrance business was plummeting, and they had to find another way out.
She looked around, took a step forward, bridging the gap between her and Nora.
She had a scent of citrus, intense and lasting, which wafted into Nora’s nostrils.
Nora quietly assessed, those who used this fragrance didn’t have poor taste.
Unfortunately, the two were ultimately not on the same path.
Nora felt the grasp of Jasper Sinclair’s hands around hers releasing, then reclasping, a gentle and firm squeeze twice—this was their exclusive signal, indicating the next step was to leave.
Rachel Woodward was completely unaware; her mind was entirely occupied with the plans ahead, not noticing their discreet signal.
She said, "The Global Assembly’s fragrance event, we can collaborate, mutual benefit and win-win. I’ll help you go abroad, and you help me secure the second position."
The once strong-willed Woodward heiress was actually handing over the champion’s position, which was not like Rachel Woodward’s usual way of operating.
Nora began to contemplate the real reason behind her decision.
Probably, the Woodward Family was beginning to decline.
For an established enterprise, if decline starts in one generation, what kind of reproach will that generation face?
Nora couldn’t know but could glean some hints from Rachel Woodward’s demeanor.
According to the latter, it was akin to cheating on an exam; if the organizers discovered anything, they would be disqualified from the Global Assembly’s event.
Disqualification was a small issue; impacting the brand’s image was a big deal.
Nora had developed VK to its current level; no one was more concerned than her about the brand she had built from scratch.
She immediately chose to refuse, "Miss Woodward, you overestimate my abilities; perfumers from across the country will participate in this event. Perhaps, you should find someone more suitable for this collaboration."
Even as Nora spoke of cooperation, she was inwardly delighted.
Rachel Woodward reaching out to her, did it imply the acknowledgment of her perfumery skills?
Jasper Sinclair realized this as well and felt genuinely happy for her.
As early as several months ago, the nickname that netizens had given Nora Northwood, "The Perfumery Muse," had been corrected to the rightful "Master Perfumer," and gained fame on the internet.
A multitude of perfumery enthusiasts believed that Nora’s professional qualities were comparable to the once-world-renowned Master Elaine and that she even had the potential to surpass her.