Chapter 54: Half an hour later, the deep, resonant ringing of an ancient bell reverberated through the walls, signaling the official start of the contest.
The sound filtered through every corner, reaching each contestant.
Some were on the verge of collapse, clinging to their perfume tubes as if they were life preservers.
Others were drenched in sweat, eyes wide with anxiety.
But there was no way to escape the cameras, always vigilant in every room, which left no possibility of cheating.
Allison, on the other hand, had already finished her work calmly.
He picked up a scent strip, gently ran it under his nose and inhaled.
The perfume he had created was relatively simple: an evolution of one of his previous creations, which captured the essence of the vast ocean.
Once all the contestants had submitted and numbered their perfumes, the samples were brought to the judges for evaluation.
An elderly judge with silver gray hair picked up perfume number five and his eyes widened in admiration.
This… is magnificent.
The top notes are pure sunlight on the sea, so bright, so full of life.
But the background notes… He paused, taking another deep breath.
There's a storm stirring below.
A stroke of brilliance.
How they have managed to balance the traditional violet with rosemary, giving it that almost ethereal quality.
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And yet, nothing is out of place.
In fact, it adds layers of depth.
But there's something.
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familiar about the base note.
At her side, the judge was equally impressed, immediately giving it a perfect score.
It reminds me of the fragrance that won the first competition in Leswington a few years ago, but this one seems more refined , more mature.
The perfume received unanimous praise, and no score dropped below a nine.
In the waiting room, Rebecca saw Allison as she left the room.
You're okay.
It looks like you've been through a tough test, Rebecca asked, passing Allison a glass of wine.
He knew that creating scents often brought back memories.
With a mischievous smile, Rebecca scoffed: Think of this as your victory toast.
Allison's thoughts, however, were entangled with the mysteries of the Charisma Company.
This contest could be your gateway to meeting your elusive CEO Discover more about your mother's past He smiled at Rebecca and said: The results have not yet been published.
Maybe we should wait to celebrate.
With your skill, first place is practically wrapped up for you.
Rebecca smiled, full of confidence.
Don't worry.
When the results come out, I'll keep an eye on Violet Moon.
Anyone who can develop charisma is someone worth keeping an eye on.
It's definitely in the top ten.
Two hours later, the results appeared on the screen.
The eyes of all the contestants were glued to the scrolling names, revealing the ten best perfumes, each accompanied by its number and description.
In the room, the perfumes are proudly displayed for all to admire.
A member of staff, smiling happily, tied a red bracelet around Allison's wrist.
Congratulations, Miss Allison Clarke! He has won first prize.
On the screen, the name Lemonade appeared proudly at the top.
In second place was Violet Moon, with a note next to it revealing that she represented the Charisma company.
Third place went to Melany.
Allison wasn't surprised by her victory, but she was focused on something else.
Scanning the crowd, his eyes searched for Violet Moon.
It didn't take long to see a staff member tying the second place wristband onto Kellan's wrist.
Congratulations on second place, Mr.
Lloyd.
No one would have guessed that you are the CEO of the Charisma Company.
Kellan's eyes met yours, fixing you with a look that said more than words could.
Around you, the room was bustling with chatter.
Congratulations! echoed from contestant to contestant, although some congratulations rang hollow.
Others whispered behind fake smiles: Lemonade is so young! Where did he come from? He must be a big shot using a fake name.
I have to smell her perfume later.
You don't know Allison Clarke She's Colton Stevens' ex-wife! But it didn't come out of nowhere.
Who knew he had so much talent.
This contest is full of surprises.
Who would have thought that Kellan Lloyd, with his luxury empire, was Violet Moon, and also the mind behind Charisma Company.
And he already has the largest business in the world.
You need to get into the perfume industry too.
Some people seem to win at everything.
The room was a cacophony of congratulations, forced smiles and barely concealed envy.
However, amid the clamor, Allison and Kellan remained motionless, their gazes fixed.
Their reflections in each other's eyes reflected the unspoken connection that existed between them, as if the rest of the world had faded away.
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