Chapter 14

Under everyone's gaze, Regina forced herself onto the stage. The ten-minute improvisation period passed in the blink of an eye. All ten perfumers, including Regina, finished preparing their perfume blends. Staff members carried over the ten finished vials and arranged them carefully on a long display table draped in black velvet, inviting guests to sample the scents and cast their votes. Genevieve stayed where she was, standing off to the side with a champagne flute in hand, composed and unhurried. As Blossom Studio's chief assistant, Hannah had already drawn a dense crowd around her station. "Oh my god, that opening is insane! Is that bergamot and pink pepper? It's so sharp, but it still blends perfectly together! "And the heart notes are amazing! I smell tuberose, but there's this cool cedar twist too. It's like a red rose blooming in the snow! "This is... refined. It's art!" The praises kept piling on. Zachary's expression went dark. He refused to believe that a mere assist