<b>Chapter </b><b>353 </b>
<b>“</b>Keep me close, tie me to your waistband.”
The best n Sebastian coulde up with was to stay by her side at all times, not giving any opportunity for danger to strike.
“Such a troublemaker,” Caitlin muttered as she felt his restless hand. She gave him a yful smack, but Sebastian caught her hand and pulled her into his arms.
Once you’re married, who needs to be a ‘proper‘ man anymore?
Summer in Departure City was beautiful. Along the clean streets, tall Jacaranda trees were nted, their purple–blue flowers in full bloom.
As Caitlin looked out from the car, she admired the sprawling, dreamlike purple ocean of flowers. The view was magnificent, yet calming, and mysterious.
Why did her mother love the Jacaranda so much? Was it because the flower was from her grandmother’s hometown? Or was it because of the
flower’s mncholy meaning, symbolizing waiting for love in despair?
Or perhaps it symbolized something about her mother’s own experiences?
Caitlin couldn’t shake off the confusion in her heart. The answers would onlye when she found her mother.
Meanwhile, inside the grand ballroom of the most luxurious five–star hotel in Departure City, preparations for a major new productunch
were underway.
Standing outside, the bodyguards of The Yuncey Family greeted invited guests, each holding their invitation cards, while media outlets were buzzing with excitement. Everyone had heard that The Yuncey Family had finally developed the legendary Fragrance Garments, and they were eager to cover the event.
By 9 AM, most of the invited guests had arrived, and the host of the event took to the stage
to speak.
“Ladies and gentlemen, wee to the Fragrance Garments New Product Launch by The Yuncey Family!”
“As you all know, Yun’s Fragrance & Dye Studio has a history of over a hundred years, and its most legendary product is the Fragrance Garments. Many years ago, due to the wars and other factors, the studio’s decline led to the loss of the Fragrance Garments form. But now, after generations of effort, The Yuncey Family has revived it.”
“Today marks the release of the new Fragrance Garments, and we are proud to showcase them. Let me introduce our representatives from The Yuncey Family: the CEO, Mr. Dous, and the COO, Ms. Carmen. Please give them a round of apuse!”
The audience pped as Dous, wearing a stylish dark gray suit, and Carmen, in a white business dress, both walked up to the stage and began their speeches.
Dous, as the CEO of The Yuncey Family, weed the guests and briefly exined the purpose of the event. He then handed the floor over to Carmen to host the rest of theunch.
Carmen took the microphone and thanked the attendees, then proceeded to introduce the characteristics of the Fragrance Garments. A screen behind her disyed several historical anecdotes rted to the garments.
After detailing the history, the time ?ame for the grand unveiling of the new product.
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<b>“</b>Now, let us unveil the product. Please bring the model onto the stage!“.
<b>As </b>Carmen gestured, the audience’s attention shifted to the entrance, where several staff members were carrying a model on a stand<b>, </b><b>drapes </b>
sce
whaty beneath, but the scent of a strong, sweet fragrance filled the air as the model mond
with red silk cloth. The crowd was eager to
down the aisle.
The audience’s excitement grew.
“Wow, it smells amazing!”
“This scent is incredible!”
“Is this really the famous Fragrance Garments, ites with its own scent
“It’s said that the fragrance is naturallyly, get to experience the Fragrance Garments. I bet once it’s released, there’s going to
be a huge craze!”
The audience, including the media, showered praise on the fragrance as the model neared the stage.
The staff ced the model in the center of the stage, and Carmen spoke again, “Now, I’d like to invite our CEO, Mr. Dous, toe up and unveil the product!”
Dous stepped forward to unveil the red silk cloth.
Beneath ity a beautiful, elegant beige long coat, showcasing the distinctive Fragrance Garments design. The crowd gasped, impressed by
its beauty.
“Here it is! This is the Fragrance Garments made from Yun’s Fragrance & Dye Studio’s specially crafted fabric. As you can see, it’s a work of art,” Carmen continued, turning to the crowd. “And I’m sure you all smelled the fragrance in the air. Isn’t it delightful?”
The crowd nodded enthusiastically, praising the fragrance as the journalists snapped photos.
Carmen went on, “After much research and effort, we’ve sessfully recreated the ancient method for making the Fragrance Garments. The Yuncey Family will continue to produce more, bringing these unique garments to the world.”
Just as the crowd was apuding, a loud and discordant voice rang out from the entrance.
“That’s not the real Fragrance Garments!”
The words shocked the room into silence.
People turned their heads toward the door, where a group of individuals walked in. At the front was a woman in a flowing ck dress, a wide–brimmed ck hat obscuring her face, but her presence was powerful.
Her arrival caused a stir and disrupted the flow of the event.
Dous and Carmen exchanged nces. Carmen raised her microphone, asking, “Who are you? You don’t appear to be one of our <b>invited </b>guests. Where are the security guards?<b>” </b>
But security wouldn’te. The people outside had already been dealt with.
At the head of the group was Caitlin, followed closely by Sebastian and James, all disguised as bodyguards.
As they approached the center of the hall, Caitlin removed her veil, revealing her beautiful face. The crowd gasped in awe, taken <b>aback </b><b>by </b><b>her </b>stunning beauty. But they were curious <i>about </i>her identity.
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Why had she denied the Fragrance Garments on stage?
Dous, seeing her beauty, felt as if his heart had been pierced by an arrow. He froze for a moment, unable to hide his reaction. <b>Despite </b>F extensive experience with people, he was still moved by her presence.
However, being a seasoned businessman and a master in the art of charm, he kept his emotions in check and studied her with <b>a </b><b>mixture </b>of curiosity.
Carmen exchanged a look with Caitlin, her surprise evident. “May I ask who you are? Why are you here disrupting ourunch<b>?</b><b>” </b>
Caitlin did not respond right away. She walked up to the stage and stood next to Carmen, her eyes sweeping over the audience with cold precision.
“I’m not here to cause trouble. I’m here to warn everyone of a scam! The Fragrance Garments you’ve seen and the fragrance you’ve smelled are not real Fragrance Garments!”
Her words sent shockwaves through the room.
Carmen, fuming with anger, immediately confronted Caitlin. “Who do you think you are,ing here and making such baseless usations<b>? </b>Do you have any evidence to back up your ims that we’re deceiving everyone?”
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