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Tiara figured that indeed, she had to be fully concentrated when dealing with men like Lucas.
She cut to the chase and said, “I know Cosmos Group is participating in this season’s perfume contest tonight as well. I have a newly developed perfume, and I hope to join your company’s team.”
“Cosmos Group’s entry has been selected already.” Lucas said unhurriedly.
She knew that, of course. “Well, there can be more than one entry. I simply want my work to be part of it. I’m not trying to replace…”
“Why should I believe you?”
He interrupted her and asked so straightforwardly.
Tiara quickly opened her bag and took out a stack of papers. “These are the data and formulas of ‘First Love‘, the perfume I made. I
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think they can show how sincere I am. As for the quality…
“Mr. Carroll, you made me an offer three years ago. I believe that you approve of my ability. In fact, I brought a sample today.”
“A sample?”
His expression finally changed. He raised his eyebrows, seeming intrigued.
Tiara nodded and suddenly reached out her hand toward him.
A faint and sweet fragrance wafted over him when she did so. The smell was fragrant and not thick.
Lucas looked at the hand in front of him quietly. It was fair and slender with distinct knuckles.
The sweet taste lingered on the tip of his nose, tugging at his heartstrings.
“I am confident that ‘First Love‘ can at least make the top three. It will be icing on the cake for Cosmos Group.”
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After finishing speaking, she naturally retracted her hand. To her surprise, he grabbed it.
Lucas exerted proper strength while holding her wrist. She couldn’t break free, but she didn’t feel any discomfort or pain.
“Do you think Cosmos Group cares about that?”
“It’s just a gesture. Mr. Carroll, if you don’t think it is enough, how about I waive the copyright for any perfume I make in the next two years to Cosmos Group?”
She had thought about it. She knew Lucas would not agree just like that. However, as long as they were still talking, there would be room for negotiation.
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“It is indeed not enough.”
He let go of her hand. There was still a faint lingering fragrance on his fingertips.
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Lucas lowered his head so that she couldn’t
see his flickering eyes. “Unless… you’re part of it as well.”
“Me?” Tiara did not follow.
“Did you bring what I asked you to bring?” he suddenly asked.
“Yeah…”
Although she didn’t know what he was up to, she brought it anyway.
“Marry me, and I’ll help you with your problem.”
Tiara was practically slack–jawed.
She thought, “What? What did he say? Marry him? Me?
“I get it now. City Hall is across the road. He asked me to be here and told me to bring my ID card because he wanted to marry me. Is he
for real?”
“If you don’t want to, you can go now.”
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He opened the car door and gestured for her to make a decision quickly.
“I didn’t say no.”
Afraid of being kicked out of the car, she pressed the door handle and said anxiously.
“I’ll take it as a yes then.”
Lucas smiled, got up, and said, “Let’s go get the formalities done. I have a meeting at 10:30 in the morning.”
Tiara was speechless.
She thought. “So, you’re in a hurry?”
She clutched the car door and stared at him, who was in front of her. Her breathing was a bit rapid when she asked, “May I know why?”
She thought, “Why me? Why so sudden?”
“It’s a business deal, isn’t it? You need someone to help you take down Wave Perfume, and I need a wife. Seems fair to
me.”
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His tone was relaxed and extremely natural, and yet the teasing in his eyes made Tiara feel somehow familiar. Unfortunately, she couldn’t remember anything.
She thought, “Nothing will ever happen between me and that jerk Darren. If I marry Lucas, given his status and position, no matter what he is after, I won’t be at a disadvantage whatsoever.”
Her eyes turned firm. “Deal!”
What she wanted was nothing but retribution.
The formalities were simple, and both of them had all the credentials needed. Things got done soon.
After getting out of City Hall, Lucas carefully put away the two copies of the certificates and put on his sunglasses to hide the smile in his eyes. Tiara ran a few steps to catch up with him, panting. She said, “Mr. Carroll, about the cooperation…”
He stopped in his tracks abruptly and turned around.
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Even though he was wearing sunglasses, she could still tell that his eyes turned cold at once. She subconsciously loosened her hand that was grabbing his coat.
“From today on, you should get used to your new identity, Mrs. Carroll.”
He put his arm around her waist, and she could feel his breath which was so close to
her.
Tiara was dazed for a second.
“Give the information and samples of the perfume to Sean. He will take care of it.” Sean Denard was Lucas‘ assistant.
Then he let go of his hand and sat back in the car. Tiara followed him closely, yet she did not get in the car.
“Mrs. Carroll, any other questions?”
Lucas turned to look at her, his phone buzzing. Someone was waiting for him to
answer.
“Well… Can we keep our marriage a secret
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for now?” She blushed. She was worried that she might delay him, so she quickly added, “I have some personal things to attend to. But I promise to handle them as quickly as I can.”
Through the sunglasses, she could not see Lucas‘ eyes, and she couldn’t tell his emotions from his expression.
“Wait for me at Cosmos Group before 5:00 in the afternoon.”
After that, he pressed the button to answer and pressed the phone to his ear. “It’s me.”
Tiara nodded and closed the car door for him.
She watched the car leave and was still tensed up, as she had an uphill fight awaiting.
She grabbed a bite to eat and bought a new outfit before taking her time to drive to Wave Perfume. During this period, Darren called her dozens of times, yet she did not pick up.
Just as she stopped the car, Joel Smith, Darren’s secretary, came forward with an anxious look on his face. “Ms. Fowler, finally. Mr. Fred has been looking for you
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crazily.”
She thought, “Why? After I busted my ass for Darren for three years, I’m still just at technician here.”
She asked as she walked steadily into the company, “What’s wrong?”
“I don’t know the details. I just know that he is very anxious.” Joel shook his head.
In fact, other than Darren, Leticia, and Rachel Gillard, Tiara’s assistant who was closest to her, no one in the company knew that Tiara was the one who made the perfumes that made it to Wave Perfume’s top–sellers.
Everyone thought that Leticia was the major contributor, Wave Perfume’s mainstay.
Tiara never cared about fame, and now, she couldn’t care less.
Just as she reached the door of the CEO’s office, she heard Darren roar, “You’re with her every day, and now you’re telling me that you don’t know where she is? Watch your
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attitude when talking to me! Rachel, so what if Tiara has your back? Believe it or not, I’ll fire you tomorrow!”
Then Tiara heard him smashing the phone, and she frowned.
She realized that since Darren could not find her, he took it out on Rachel.
She reached out, knocked on the door, pushed it open, and entered. Joel tactfully stayed outside and closed the door.
With a shrill sound, a glass smashed right in front of her feet, and the shattered pieces even brushed past her insteps. “Where have you been all morning?” Darren was furious.