Chapter 364 Interpreting Fragrances
After a few seconds of silence, Gabriel smirked and stood up. “You’ve blended it so uniquely. If it’s not me. who else could it be?”
“You’re flattering me, Mr. Lindsey.”
Melanie smiled brightly, and began to explain, “Indeed, this fragrance was crafted for Mr. Lindsey. When Mr. Lindsey mentioned ‘unique,’ he was likely referring to the combination of lychee and rose in the top notes, which, though strange, is outstanding. For the middle notes, I used pink pepper and Bulgarian rose, and the base notes consist of musk and amber.
“I want to express that he has always stood out ever since he was a child, but has achieved extraordinary results because he confronts his own shortcomings without feeling inferior. Instead, he maximizes his strengths and talents. How wise is that?
“On the one hand, he doesn’t want to adhere to so-called boundaries and step on all constraints. On the other hand, deep within, he has his own set of principles-being himself and sincere.”
“You’re exaggerating. Thank you.”
Gabriel took the perfume bottle from Melanie’s hand, visibly moved. He then returned to his seat.
“The third fragrance was created for Joseph. We weren’t familiar with each other before, so I based it on my initial impression,” Melanie continued.
“For the top notes, I used citrus and linen, creating an atmosphere of respect and seriousness. In the middle notes, I combined sandalwood and ylang-ylang for a strong and mellow blend, creating an enveloping sensation. The base notes consist of white musk, myrrh, and vetiver, giving off an aura of wisdom, sophistication, and decisiveness.”
“That’s right! The scent was the most unique just now. As soon as it was released, it overpowered all the other fragrances. It’s indeed being crafted for Joseph,” someone in the audience exclaimed.
Joseph, with a half-smile, stared at Melanie. “I sensed it earlier. Does the meaning behind this fragrance suggest…that you fear me?”
Melanie had anticipated that Joseph might take advantage of this opportunity to challenge her, so she wasn’t surprised. Standing confidently, she smiled, “Who wouldn’t be afraid of you?”
Joseph found the girl in front of him quite amusing. After a hearty laugh, he clapped in approval.
The people below immediately joined in, applauding enthusiastically until Joseph stopped clapping. The applause gradually subsided.
Melanie smiled subtly, and said, “You see, everyone is indeed afraid of you.”
“Great!” Joseph praised, casting a bright-eyed glance at the last bottle of perfume, undoubtedly the one she crafted for Jeffrey.
Before Melanie could explain, Joseph had already turned his wheelchair, picked up that bottle of perfume, and
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“For the top notes, you used nutmeg and aldehyde. The middle notes are shy grass and lilac, and as for the base notes, they are still covered by the middle notes, so I can’t tell yet…”
Melanie added, “The base notes are composed of musk, amber, dry wood, and almond.”
Joseph nodded thoughtfully. “This fragrance is daringly bold. Chaotic yet ordered, exuding a curiosity that makes me think of the coldness of metal, the unyielding desire, and even death.”
After Joseph finished speaking, he turned to look at Melanie. “In your heart, is President Morgan like the king of hell?”
Laughter echoed in the hall.
Melanie remained composed. “I wonder if you’ve heard that in Harbor City, Jeffrey Morgan has a title-King of
Hell.”
“This nickname sounds terrifying.” Joseph said playfully.
“It’s the title the people of Harbor City respectfully gave to Jeffrey.” Melanie smiled, seemingly amused.
Others suppressed their laughter, but Jeffrey’s expression was exceptionally unsightly.
He didn’t understand fragrances, but when he smelled the other three bottles, he could associate them with the corresponding individuals. It was obvious that she was a great perfumer.
However, when it came to his own fragrance, apart from detecting its intense and almost brutal aroma, he couldn’t identify anything else.
After hearing Joseph’s interpretation, he finally understood-she had crafted it based on the impression of the King of Hell.
“Excellent! These four perfumes truly amazed me!”
After Joseph finished speaking, he had someone pick up the bottle that belonged to him and pushed his wheelchair off the stage.
He specifically went to Robert, and asked, “Mr. Locke, are you satisfied with the performance of the person I recommended?”
Locke forced a laugh, and replied, “When have you ever been wrong in your judgment? Miss Melanie’s performance is truly eye-opening!”
“That’s good!” Joseph didn’t bother to look at Robert again, and just fiddled with the perfume in his hands.
The models had already left the stage, and Melanie also walked down. Her role as a pawn had come to an end, leaving the players to continue playing chess. She wasn’t interested in that.
She headed directly to the restroom.
As she walked down the corridor to the restroom, an arm suddenly reached out from the men’s restroom on the other side, pulling her in.
The door was closed and locked.
