Chapter 5
“In the spirit of fairness, we’ve decided to postpone awarding to the top three. Instead, we’ll announce
them after some investigation.”
When the host said that, Nathaniel and everyone else were in an uproar.
“Why must they postpone the award ceremony? It’s unfair to everyone!”
“The judges should disqualify bothpanies since they’re involved in a controversy!”
“Hey, tell us the names of the twopanies!”
Variousments were on the scene, and the reporters were even more excited. Initially, everyone
thought thepetition would go on without a hitch and did not expect anyplications, so there
would be no concerning headlines the following day.
Still, Nathaniel was sure hispany would be fine, so he confidently stepped forward and raised his
voice, “You guys are right! Given the situation, the organizingmittee should disclose the results
right now. I believe the representatives of the two suspectedpanies are present so we, as their
peers, can witness their unjustness. Won’t that be more convincing?!”
Compared to the bustling scene on the screen, Alexander’s attention was on the woman beside him.
Lily held a wine ss in her hand but did not take a sip, and her lips kept an indifferent smile.
After so many years, Lily finally belonged to him. Alexander had waited for three years. He always
thought a sc*mbag like Nathaniel did not deserve Lily.
He would be the first to object if Lily and Nathaniel were to get married. However, the two had hit a
crossroad on their own, which saved Alexander the trouble. Still, things had to happen this way
because Lily could not see who the real Nathaniel was.
Lily and Nathaniel had been together for so long, and Lily had be timid and cautious. She even
started speaking softly like a mouse. But at that moment, sitting before the screen, Lily became
confident again, and her determined eyes proved that she had not changed. She was still the arrogant
girl behind the scenes.
“I’m heading out.” Lily put her wine ss down and looked back at Alexander.
Alexander nodded. “Remember, I’m here.”
Although Lily did not intend to let Alexander take action personally, his words made her feel relieved.
She nodded gratefully, opened the door to the VIP room, and walked out.
The venue was still chaotic as Nathaniel took the lead in prolonging the disorder. He was the person
who shouted the most among the crowd. Meanwhile, Mnie could not hide hercency. She had
never stood so close to Nathaniel before this and became the focus of everyone’s attention.
The host’s brows furrowed until someone ran up to the stage and whispered in his ear. The host
rxed, turned to Nathaniel, and said, “We wanted to be discreet about the giarists for the sake of
sportsmanship, but since everyone strongly demands we reveal the suspects’ names, the organizing
“A giarist is a thief that does not deserve anyone’s respect! We should curse and exile these
scoundrels!” Nathaniel excitedly eximed. He thought he was certainly not the person in question.
Since that was the case, he wanted to nder the giarists as much as possible. He thought MN
Inc.’s poprity would rise and significantly improve its reputation if he preemptively defamed the
suspects. Nathaniel seemed to have seen a brighter and countless wealth for hispany.
The host nced at him and adjusted the microphone. “Twopanies have submitted the same
perfume. These perfumes are both named First Love.”
Mnie was stunned after hearing this, while Nathaniel pretended to be surprised. “First Love, huh?
That is MN Inc.’s work, so I wonder whichpany dared to submit the same perfume as us.” Mnie
looked around as if she wanted to find the culprit among the crowd.
The host did not keep everyone guessing and continued, “Yes, the otherpany that submitted the
same product as MN Inc. is Rebirth!”
“R-Rebirth?” Nathaniel was puzzled. “Whichpany is that? Forgive me for being ignorant, but I have
never heard of them.” Nathaniel behaved modestly but was ecstatic in his heart. Although he did not
know thatpany, he did not care as long as he could attain his award.
“Rebirth? Isn’t that La Beauté Group’s sisterpany, which they foundedst year?” Someone
familiar with the industry said.
“Yes, I’ve also heard of Rebirth. They are new in the industry, and La Beauté Group is their backer.”
“I see. I wonder if Rebirth’s representative is here. I want to know because mypany has worked
diligently for over three months to formte First Love. I wonder how Rebirth got hold of my product,”
As Nathaniel said, he tried to convince others that he was not the giarist in question.
At this time, a gentle and courteous man came on stage, “Good evening, everyone. I am the PR
manager of Rebirth, and my surname is Will. We are also surprised by what has happened tonight.
Rebirth did not expect to submit the same product as the otherpany, especially since they are
highly simr. At first, we were willing to respect the organizingmittee’s opinion to verify and
resolve the matter privately. However, since the otherpany did not agree, we will ept the on-site
authenticity identification.”
Will was polite and gentle. His words were loud and clear. On top of that, most people nodded in
agreement due to La Beauté Group’s reverence.
Nathaniel realized the situation was not looking good, so he said casually, “I agree with the on-site
authenticity identification too. Although MN Inc. is smallpared to La Beauté Group, we are fearless
because we know we are in the right. We can attest to our originality!”
“Yeah! I made First Love on my own, so I wondered why there was a copy,” Mnie added timely. Her
tone was heartfelt and eager.
It was tough for everyone to distinguish bothpanies’ sincerity, so they could only look to the host.
Meanwhile, Rebirth’s representative was calm and straightforward as he said, “We have submitted First
Love’s data records and research containing its characteristics and features to the judges. I believe the
organizingmittee will make a fair judgment.”
“Oh, we’ve handed them in too. I’m sure the judges can distinguish who the real giarist is,” Nathaniel
said righteously.
“There’s no need. The judges already have the results.” The host received an envelope and looked at
Nathaniel first. “Mr. Hall, can you confirm that Ms. Thayer was the one who developed First Love on her
own?”
“Of course she did!” Nathaniel nodded affirmatively. “Mel is the most outstanding perfumer in my
perfumes.”
The host nodded and looked at the person in charge of Rebirth next. “Mr. Will, can you tell us who in
yourpany developed your First Love?”Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org.
Will responded smilingly, “Coincidentally, the perfumer who developed our First Love is also here today,
and we would be honored to introduce this person to the public.” Will leaned in and stretched his arms
outward. Then a figure slowly stepped out from the back of the venue.