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

Chapter 681: Refusing the Toast, Forced to Drink the Punishment

Rachel Woodward’s hands, hanging by her sides, were already clenched tightly, but the smile on her lips remained vivid.

She shifted her gaze from Nora Northwood to the man standing behind her, laughing, "Cousin, you’re here too."

She attempted to change the subject; even a heated argument over jealousy with Nora would be better than having her little tricks exposed.

To be honest, there was a moment of regret in Rachel’s heart, but the arrow was already on the string and had to be released.

Jasper Sinclair’s face was impassive, not even bothering to greet her.

"Miss Woodward, now is not the time to cozy up, you should know why I’m looking for you. Shall we chat here or find another place?"

This place was crowded and noisy; if someone with an agenda overheard their conversation, they might report her to The Global Assembly Association.

The consequences were far beyond what Rachel could bear.

Thus, Nora thought she would calm down and find somewhere suitable to talk over matters carefully.

Who would have expected the other to refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit?

"So what if you have someone backing you? Nora, don’t overestimate yourself! If you have something to say, make an appointment with my assistant first, and I’ll talk to you when I have time."

By the time Rachel finished speaking, Nora’s eyes were increasingly cold.

Apparently, not everyone needed face-saving.

The spot they were standing on was right by the edge of the exit, where people constantly passed by.

Nora considered: since Rachel didn’t care, there was no need to hold back.

Immediately, she raised her voice, "You’ve plagiarized my formulas again and again, and now you’re using my original ideas to participate in The Global Assembly’s event, isn’t that going too far?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Rachel’s face changed instantly, as if she had not expected Nora to really expose her publicly.

Some onlookers were already murmuring fragments of reproach, reaching Rachel’s ears.

In an instant, the scene turned into a street parade, as the crowd resented not having rotten eggs and cabbage in hand.

Amidst the uproar, Rachel had to shout out, "Don’t slander me, speak with reason and evidence."

Her voice carried an unstoppable tremor.

Then, Rachel took a small step forward, trying to lower her voice, speaking softly enough that only she and Nora could hear, "Do you really have to embarrass me in public? You know the principle of leaving room for maneuver, don’t you?"

Others didn’t know what they were muttering about, but Jasper Sinclair, who was closest, could grasp the gist.

He took the initiative to respond, answering for Nora, "We have given you many chances, but you remain incorrigible. A perfumer who only plagiarizes others’ works, whether to see you or not in the future, makes little difference."

It was the first time Jasper spoke so much to Rachel, yet the latter couldn’t muster any interest, on the contrary, she grew more uneasy inside.

If this matter couldn’t be properly resolved, the Woodward Family’s perfumery would become tainted, making it very difficult to return to its peak period.

One problem had not been resolved before another arose.

At this moment, Rachel was like someone roasted over a fire.

She could only stubbornly refuse to admit it, "I will never admit to something I didn’t do. You’re jealous of my achievements and original works, trying to drag me down by smearing me in front of so many people. Where’s the evidence? Where’s the evidence that could prove I plagiarized?"