Chapter 3


    Lily looked down at her instep and raised her head calmly. “What’s wrong?”


    “Where are the First Love’s documents?! We can’t find it in theb. Do you know what day it is today?!


    Rather than staying in theb, you chose to wander around?!”


    Nathaniel followed Lily’s line of sight and saw the small cut on her instep. He felt guilty for a while but


    soon thought of the uingpetition, which was more critical to him.


    “Isn’t the new product’s reveal andpetition starting tonight? I thought I still had some time left, so I


    bought myself some new clothes to prepare for it.”


    Before Nathaniel could speak, Mnie beside himughed. “Why? Are you nning to attend?”


    “Can’t I?” Lily turned to look at her former friend and asked back.


    Mnie’s smile deepened. “It’s not that. I’m just worried you will feel out of ce. Also, didn’t you avoid


    participating in such activities in the past?”


    “Yeah, you’ve never liked these ces nor pursued fame and fortune. You can stay at home and wait


    for our good news! Now, where are the documents?” Nathaniel approached Lily and reached out,


    wanting to pat her shoulder, but Lily deftly turned sideways to avoid Nathaniel’s hand.


    Nathaniel froze for a moment, and a kraft paper bag in Lily’s hand immediately caught his attention.


    “Are the documentsplete?” He took the bag and checked it carefully with concern before handing it


    to Mnie.


    With her action so natural, Mnie took it and nced casually. A satisfied smile appeared on her lips.


    It’s not that Mnie did not understand the fragrance, but she stillcked talentpared to Lily.


    In addition, after hooking up with Nathaniel, Mnie even gave up her acquired efforts. Over the years,


    she probably forgot almost all her knowledge, taking all Lily’s credit and enjoying her achievements.


    Holding the stacks of documents, Mnie almost heard the trophy beckoning at her. “Where are the


    samples?” Mnie questioned closely.


    “You can pick them up at theboratory before you leave for thepetition,” Lily responded.


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    Lily noticed the shameless couple’s excitement as they exchanged nces in front of her. Feeling


    disgusted, Lily asked, “Nate, can’t I participate in tonight’s event?”


    Nathaniel nked for a while and immediately frowned. “Lily, what’s wrong with you? Didn’t I tell you


    this is for your good? Did you forget about the new talentpetition two years ago? You…”


    “Of course, I’m not saying it will fail, but think about it. There’s always an ‘if.’ If something goes wrong,


    then…”


    Nathanial did not say anything after that. It was as if he cared about Lily wholeheartedly. If Lily hadn’t


    heard Nathaniel’s concern with her ears and seen it with her own eyes, the shameless couple would


    have moved her to tears. Every word the couple said was considerate and kind, yet Lily found it


    disgusting.


    “Well, since that’s it, I can only wish you two good luck tonight!” Lily said smilingly. Then she turned


    around. “I’ll return to theb now.”


    Nathaniel nodded hurriedly. “That’s right, hurry up and prepare the samples. Make sure nothing goes


    wrong, understood?!”


    Lily hooked her lips and sneered. Oh, of course, she would ensure nothing went wrong.


    On the way, she called Olivia, and the voice over the phone sounded concerned. “Lily, are you okay?


    By the way, Mr. Hall has been looking for you for almost a day.”


    “I know,” Lily focused on the road and said, “Olivia, have you prepared the things I asked you to?”


    “It’s ready, but you’ve adjusted First Love many times. Are you sure you want to add it to the perfume


    now?” Olivia asked worriedly. She had been Lily’s assistant for a long time and had no doubts about


    Lily’s capabilities and connoisseurship.


    However, Lily had adjusted First Love’s form over the past several months and was finally pleased


    with its results. Tonight was a big night for First Love, so Olivia wondered why Lily would add to it at this


    time.


    “Do you trust me?”


    “What are you saying? Of course! I trust you, but are you sure you won’tpete in person?” She


    could not help but ask again, even though she knew the answer would be no. She knew how much


    effort Lily put into producing each new perfume.


    Lily had studied many best-selling perfumes, but no one knew about her because Mnie stole the


    spotlight. Olivia felt aggrieved just thinking about it.


    Lily smiled, knowing that Olivia was on her side. “What’s mine will always be mine,” She said


    meaningfully, “Nate and Mel will collect the samplester. Just do what I’ve said. Thank you, Olivia.”


    “Don’t worry. I’ll handle it!”


    After hanging up the phone, Lily turned into La Beauté’s underground parking lot. La Beauté had a


    massive building that covered an extensive area. Even the parking lot was an impressive size.


    Fortunately, Alexander was well prepared. Lily followed Alexander’s location and positioned her car in


    the parking space. Edward was already waiting there.


    “Ms. Christian, pleasee with me.” Edward quickly told Lily about the current situation as they went


    up the private elevator, “We’ve given the documents and samples to the project department. Your


    perfume willpete alongside La Beauté’s other two scents tonight.”


    “Thank you.” Lily nodded.


    It was already good of Alexander to do this. Take MN Inc. as an example. They had made preparations


    three months before the start of thepetition, from theme selection to nning. If they suddenly


    added another perfume to their lineup, they would have to carefully consider their risks on whether or


    not the perfume will top the others.


    Edward quickly briefed Lily in just a few words, but Lily guessed that the staff at La Beauté would not


    ept her perfume so readily. They might even use any means necessary to suppress her.


    Still, Lily knew she must win wlessly against MN Inc.


    She saw Alexander sitting behind hisrge office desk with a thick stack of documents to his left and


    right. He was reviewing them when Lily entered his office.


    Perhaps hearing the movement, Alexander looked up. At that moment, Lily felt a little nervous.


    “Come here.” Alexander put down his pen.


    Lily walked over obediently. Alexander looked up and down, narrowing his eyes. “Are you hurt?”


    With Alexander’s reminder, Lily suddenly remembered that a piece of broken ceramic had left a cut on


    her instep. She was about to assure Alexander that she was okay when her body abruptly lightened up.


    Alexander had swept her off the ground.