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Chapter 526: Preparation "Alright, Susan. I'll leave this to you. Please talk to Sophie as soon as possible and get back to me. I need to adjust the plan accordingly," Marcos said, a hint of tension creeping into his voice.

Until recently, in Marcos' mind, Aurora was just a novice-someone without much substance. What kind of great perfcould she create in just two or three months? To him, she was merely a nJulian had elevated. Without Julian's influence, who would even know her? But now, Marcos was starting to think differently. Perhaps Aurora did have sability of her own. After all, Candy had agreed to be the face of her perfwithout charging a single cent.

Candy wasn't skind-hearted philanthropist. Companies around the world were clamoring for her endorsement. Why had she chosen Aurora? It could only mean that Aurora had sformidable skills of persuasion.

Adding to Marcos' unease, the websites of multiple media outlets were filled with news about Aurora's new perfume. Though most attention was on Candy, people's curiosity was piqued-what kind of perfwas so special that Candy had agreed to endorse it for free? In effect, the media was giving Aurora free publicity. The more Marcos thought about it, the more he realized Aurora wasn't someone to be underestimated. Fortunately, this battle would take place in Clothville. Anywhere else, and things might have been harder to manage, given Candy's immense global fan base.

Marcos could no longer dismiss Aurora as an amateur. She had already put a lot of groundwork in place. But this elaborate setup was a double-edged sword. Marcos knew the higher someone was elevated, the harder they fell.

If her perfturned out to be mediocre, the media would tear her apart. Her new company's debut would be a failure, and any future products would be ridiculed.

But what if her perfwas a hit? Marcos didn't even want to think about it. With all the momentum she'd built up, her perfcould beca bestseller, potentially even surpassing his own.

A sense of regret crept into Marcos' heart. He had underestimated her. If he'd taken her seriously from the beginning, he could have better prepared for this. Now, he was scrambling to make up lost ground.

Still, he tried to bolster his confidence. He'd been in the perfbusiness for years and had a loyal customer base. Surely, that counted for something. But no matter how much he reassured himself, an uneasy feeling lingered.

Meanwhile, Susan had called Sophie. It turned out Sophie was off the next day, and since they had a good relationship from their days in the entertainment industry, Sophie readily agreed to help.

After hearing the good news, Susan quickly informed Marcos. "Marcos, it's settled. Sophie agreed to help tomorrow. We still have one day left, so there's tto get the promotion done." "Alright, good. I'll move on this immediately," Marcos replied, feeling a bit more confident.

"I'm familiar with promotional work. I can reach out to sold friends to help," Susan volunteered. She'd been a big star once and knew how to handle these things better than anyone.

"Susan, thank you so much," Marcos said, touched by her dedication. Susan had left the entertainment industry for him.

She had changed. She wanted to be a good wife. Now, as he faced this crisis, she was running around trying to help him. Marcos wasn't made of stone-his heart softened in an instant.

"Susan, why are you thanking me? We're family now. Helping you is helping myself. Besides, I should be thanking you for gettingout of that nightmare," Susan said with a warm smile.

She wasn't aware of the Giron family's schemes or how they viewed her behind her back. To her, her days with Hayden had been nothing short of miserable. Now, with Marcos by her side, she finally felt secure. Helping him made her genuinely happy.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Alright," she said. "I've arranged to meet Sophie today to make sure she doesn't back out tomorrow. Marcos, I'll hang up now." "Okay. Take care. It's cold outside-dress warmly," Marcos said out of habit.

"Got it," Susan replied, already on her way to the café. Even though the weather was freezing, her heart felt warm.

It had been a long tsince she'd met with her friends from the entertainment world. Sophie was one of the few close friends she had left. When Susan got married, Sophie had been too busy to attend, and she'd felt guilty about it ever since.

Now, being able to help Susan was a relief for Sophie. It was a way to make up for the past. They spent the afternoon chatting at the café, and Susan hadn't felt this happy in a long time.

Elsewhere, lan had learned that Heather was tasked with picking up Candy, accompanied by Gemma. Pulling Heather aside, he spoke quietly.

"Gemma is cunning. Be careful not to let her trip you up," lan warned.

"I know. If it weren't for the general manager insisting she calong, I wouldn't want to work with her. Don't worry, I'll be careful," Heather replied firmly.

"This is critical. It's about the launch of the new perfume, Miss Montgomery's hard work, and the future of our company.

Advertising has already gone out, and everyone knows Candy will be at the event tomorrow Many of her fans NO will be there, so nothing can go wrong," lan said with a mix of urgency and concern.

Though he couldn't explain why, the news of Gemma's involvement made him uneasy. Her past actions ha always been shady. Surely, she wouldn't jeopardize such an important event-would she? "I understand. It's almost time. I'll head out now. Don't worry," Heather said, reassuring him.

"Alright, I'll walk you downstairs." At the company entrance, Gemma was already seated in Aurora's Maybach, waiting.

"I'm off," Heather said, starting to leave, but lan stopped her.

"Wait." lan pulled a red scarf from his bag. "Tomorrow's Christmas. Tonight's Christmas Eve, but I can't spend it with you. It's cold-don't catch a chill." Gently, he wrapped the scarf around her neck. Heather blushed and nodded, touched by his thoughtfulness.

From the car, Gemma, who had been thrilled to ride in such a luxurious vehicle, spotted them. Shec om ve remembered the first tAurora had arrived in this car. Back then, Gemma had assumed it belonged to srich heir. When Aurora stepped out like a celebrity, Gemma had been stunned. That moment was seared into her memory. Now, watching Heather and lan, a fierce jealousy burned in Gemma's eyes. It was as if she could devour them whole.

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