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Chapter 525: The Hype Marcos was taken aback when he heard that Susan planned to accompany him to the office. "You're doing fine at home. Why do you want to cto the company?" he asked, puzzled.

"I want to help you," Susan said, though she had her own reasons. After all, a man like Marcos-with his status and charm-could easily attract other women. What if someone tried to take him away from her? She wanted to stake her claim, making it clear to everyone where she stood while also showing Marcos how thoughtful she could be.

"Susan, I've already assigned the perflaunch to someone else. There's nothing you can help with. Besides, it's freezing outside. Just stay hand rest," Marcos replied. He couldn't help but think of the Giron family. If they found out Susan was still by his side, it would surely cause chaos.

"Marcos, I know what this is about. You look down on me, don't you? You think my reputation isn't good enough, so you don't want to takeout." "That's not it," Marcos said hastily, scrambling for an excuse. "I'm just worried about being too busy to take care of you." The truth, however, was that he didn't want the Giron family to discover that Susan was still living with him. He had grown accustomed to living alone, with only a housekeeper for company. He had made it clear to the housekeeper that under no circumstances was she to reveal Susan's presence in his villa. Without his approval, she wouldn't dare let a word slip. If the Giron family learned Susan had moved in with him, they would be furious.

"It's fine," Susan said confidently. "I've always been independent. You don't need to worry about me. Besides, I can actually help you. Did you know that Aurora invited Candy?" "Candy? She's endorsing their perfume?" Marcos asked, his brows furrowing.

"Marcos, you're so behind on the news. Candy isn't just endorsing it-she's going to appear at their launch event tomorrow." "Aurora managed to get a celebrity like her to attend?" Marcos looked doubtful.

"I'm not sure what methods she used, but social media is buzzing with the news. Fans are going crazy over it," Susan explained. As a former celebrity herself, she understood the power of star influence. Candy, a top-tier star, was far beyond her own past status as a local actress.

Recently, news about Young Love had been everywhere. Marcos couldn't escape it. Just seeing the nleft him irritated, to say nothing of genuinely engaging with their promotional efforts. To him, it was all cheap attention- seeking. But learning that Aurora had managed to secure Candy's involvement changed things.

Candy was synonymous with high-end luxury brands. She had just concluded a contract with a major international skincare line, and rumors about her next move were rampant. Many believed she would renew her previous deal, but to everyone's surprise, she turned it down and signed with an unknown brand. Her manager was reportedly furious, and the media scrambled to uncover the mystery behind her decision.

Speculation ran wild-sclaimed Candy had a romantic relationship with the new brand's CEO, which explained her surprising choice. But that theory quickly collapsed when it was revealed that the CEO of Sun, the company behind the perfume, was a young woman. Accusations of a romantic connection didn't hold water. The real shock cwhen it was revealed that Candy had taken on the endorsement for free. Free! Her normal fees ran into eight figures. People were stunned. Since when had celebrities becso generous? Many thought Candy had lost her mind.

However, Candy herself knew exactly why she had agreed. If she could secure an exclusive design from DO, endorsing the perfwas more than worth it. Aurora, the CEO, had also promised to create a custom jewelry set for Candy-one-of-a-kind, with no duplicates anywhere in the world.

It was a win-win deal. Candy provided her star power without charging a fee, while in return, she gained not only a priceless piece of jewelry but also priority access to future DO designs. If this information becpublic, others would finally understand just how much Candy had gained.

Candy was a jewelry enthusiast to her core. While scelebrities splurged on cars or real estate, her passion was rare and exquisite jewelry. This partnership with Aurora was a dream ctrue.

As for Aurora, she hadn't lost anything either. She had saved an enormous endorsement fee. Even hiring a celebrity active only in Clothville would have cost millions, let alone an international superstar like Candy. Aurora's timing was impeccable. Candy's previous contract had just ended, and the media was closely watching her next move. By choosing an unknown brand, Candy had created a whirlwind of attention.

Aurora's ambitions went far beyond beating Marcos. She dreamed of taking her brand international, much like DO. She wanted Sun to beca e publicly traded company and establish a global presence. Without spending a dime, she had engineered a massive publicity stunt. The media couldn't stop talking about her-Young Love and her company were the hottest topics everywhere.

Aurora was a savvy strategist.

Beyond perfecting her products, she knew exactly how to package and market them if Julian, her partner, If hadn't helped her, she would have found a way to succeed on her own. She had seized the perfect combination of timing, opportunity, and resources. "If Candy's involved, it's a game-changer," Marcos admitted. "She has so many fans, and her appeal isn't limited to young girls. Star power is critical."

"Exactly, Marcos," Susan chimed in.

"I've already cup with a solution. It's too late to find an international celebrity but can try to secure someone popular in Clothville. They may not be on Candy's level, but at least Aurora's perfis launching here, and local fans will respond." "Right. You used to be a top-tier actress. You must know a lot of people." "Yes," Susan said confidently. "I can reach out to Sophie. Her recent movie has done exceptionally well, and she's also starring in two hit TV s. She has a huge fan base in Clothville, and we used to be close. I can ask her to help." mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1