Chapter 49: A month later, in the heart of Golden Reef Bay, Rebecca gently steered the car into the restricted area, letting out a low whistle as she saw the bustling crowd.
Wow, what a circus.
The classic Everett Group show.
This year's Perfumery Competition had done everything possible to get the largest venue in Ontdale.
Despite the anonymity required for the presentations, the ten finalists were going to be revealed in public, which explained the flood of journalists and media outlets that swarmed the streets, cameras at the ready, hoping to capture a scoop.
Let's go inside Allison barely looked at the press.
After showing their invitations, she and Rebecca headed to the contestants' room, where a group had already gathered.
As Allison scanned the room, her gaze fell on two all-too-familiar figures.
She grimaced.
What bad luck.
Lately, it seemed like wherever I went, they were always lurking.
Melany was curled up against Colton, batting her eyelashes and purring sweetly.
Colton, Melany asked nonchalantly.
I hear the mysterious CEO of Carisma is also running.
And if I can't keep up with him.
Colton smiled indulgently at him and patted him lightly on the head.
By no means, you are a genius when it comes to perfumes.
In my eyes, you are unbeatable.
Relax.
We're not even aiming for first place.
We just need to be in the top ten to get a meeting with the head of the Everett Group.
Colton, you're so good to me! Melany put her arms around him affectionately.
Rebecca couldn't suppress a snort.
Some people should look in the mirror.
Melany turned sharply, sensing the mockery in Rebecca's tone, and saw her smirking.
Allison, calm as ever, said in an even voice, Rebecca, be careful.
Stay away from the trash or you'll get dirty.
His voice was low, but the sarcasm was unmistakable.
Colton's brows furrowed as he looked in their direction, his eyes locking on Allison.
She wore an elegant silver sequin dress, paired with limited edition Christian Louboutins.
She radiated an untouchable grace.
There was something regal and distant about her, distant but commanding.
It was as if a single glance from him was a rare privilege.
Colton felt momentarily lost.
I had never seen Allison like this.
Compared to the soft green dress she'd worn last time, this look wasn't traditionally seductive, but there was something undeniably dignified about it, and it left him strangely captivated.
My, my, Allison, what a coincidence, Melany said, catching the brief interest flicker in Colton's eyes.
She squeezed her hand tightly against his.
I didn't know you liked perfumery.
It's good that you came.
This is burning.
Colton's expression darkened at her words.
Allison, you really think I don't see what you're doing.
Stop playing these games to get my attention.
I told you, no matter how hard you try, begging me for help won't change anything! Rebecca almost choked on her disbelief, her eyes narrowing as she looked at Allison.
Allison, you have a lot going for you, but girl, what were you up to? Thinking I mean, seriously About this guy It's like a bad decision that keeps haunting you.
Allison laughed softly and replied, Yeah, I must have been blind back then.
Now, standing in front of him after his divorce, free of the rose-colored glasses of youth, she could finally see Colton for what he was: arrogant, conceited, and woefully clueless.
He thought she was trying to play cat and mouse.
Colton didn't miss the contempt in both women's eyes and his face turned cold.
Allison, the first two times may have been coincidences, but this is the third.
time you 'accidentally' bump into me.
Stop scheming these meetings.
I'll never fall in love with you.
Rebeca couldn't hold back her laughter any longer.
You're hearing yourself, fool.
You think Allison is after you Wow, that's hilarious.
You're more disgusting than I thought.
When Rebecca was in full swing, most people didn't stand a chance.
Honestly, you guys make a perfect couple: a jerk and a spoiled brat! Melany's face colored at the insult.
You should be careful what you say, he managed to mutter.
There's no need to stoop to insulting people.
I'm happy for you.
At least you know when they insult you.
You learn quickly, you! Melany's face paled even more, but she remained silent, knowing very well who she was dealing with.
Rebecca was the only daughter of the CEO of Green Group, the company that dominated the real estate market in Ontdale.
Betraying her was not a risk Melany could afford.
Colton is here with me.
I wasn't expecting to see Allison either.
I guess it's fate, no.
So let's not be too harsh.
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