Chapter 44\u00a0<\/p>\n
The International Perfumer Summit took place the next day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regina smiled gently, the crystal trophy for \u201cBest New Perfumer of the Year\u201d in her hand, her makeup carefully applied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was giving a speech about how grateful she was to have won. Her voice held just the right amount of emotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI have to thank my inspiration, which comes from the passion I feel every day. I\u2019d like to thank Lambert Group, too, especially Zach. His unconditional support is the reason I\u2019m here today\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She looked around and glanced at the media section of the audience as if she were looking for\u00a0<\/p>\n
someone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment she saw a familiar figure, her gentle smile became a barely discernible smirk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Genevieve was sitting right there, her expression neutral.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was dressed in a clean\u2013cut white suit. Her long hair was neatly tied behind her neck, showcasing her regal features and calm expression. She looked completely out of place in the bustling environment around her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regina felt pride swell in her chest. She was about to give her final thanks when suddenly, all the lights in the room went off with a soft click.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The crowd erupted in protest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The only light in the room came from the huge LED screen behind the podium, which slowly\u00a0<\/p>\n
lit up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A clear voice rang out through the surround sound system, filling every single corner of the\u00a0<\/p>\n
room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe money\u2019s been transferred. Just tell everyone that Genevieve leaked the formula. Her reputation is horrible right now. No one will believe her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A hesitant voice followed shortly after. \u201cMs. Sloane, this is faking evidence\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you scared of? After this is settled, I can promise that you won\u2019t have to worry about money for the rest of your life. Remember\u2013blame Genevieve for everything you possibly can!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 44\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
The crowd fell silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The first voice clearly belonged to Regina, who was still standing on the stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She denied, \u201cNo! That\u2019s not me!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A beam of light suddenly shone on Regina, lighting up her pale face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s fake! It was doctored! Genevieve! You\u2019re trying to frame me!\u201d she screamed, pointing at\u00a0<\/p>\n
Genevieve, who was sitting in the audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All of the cameras in the crowd immediately pointed toward Genevieve, who had been perfectly expressionless since the very beginning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Genevieve slowly stood, and her gaze landed on the screen. \u201cThe evidence will speak for itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
11\u00a0<\/p>\n
After she finished speaking, the waveform graph on the screen changed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A clear screenshot of a bank transfer statement filled the screen. It showed that Jennifer Stone\u00a0<\/p>\n
had received money from Regina Sloane.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The amount and date of the transfer matched the recording that had played onscreen just\u00a0<\/p>\n
moments ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If the recording hadn\u2019t been enough evidence, then the bank transfer statement was solid\u00a0<\/p>\n
proof.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Genevieve said, \u201cI\u2019d like to introduce you all to Jennifer Stone. She used to work at my studio.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was fired because of dishonest behavior.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regina\u2019s face became as white as a sheet of paper.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was done for. She was completely done for.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Sloane, calm down.\u201d Genevieve\u2019s voice rang out again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The image on the screen changed again. This time, it was a raw material traceability report.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe raw materials that had been stolen from Blossom Studio had been specifically marked with unique molecular markers.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A laser pointer appeared in Genevieve\u2019s hand. The red pinprick of light moved across the screen, drawing a clear line through the report.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis batch of raw materials was stolen from the warehouse and routed through three different dummy shipping companies. Their final location\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 44.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The pinprick of red light landed directly on a spot on the map.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026is right here, which is Ms. Sloane\u2019s private perfumery studio in the suburbs.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The evidence was as clear as day. There was nothing Regina could say to deny it. The truth was finally out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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