Chapter 126 Did You Truly Have No Inkling in Your Mind?
Vivian didn't have a keen nose, and her talent required improvement. This, coupled with a lack of exercise, was why her abilities declined so quickly. However, she still knew the basic process and principles, so Vivian was also helping on the side.
One could not deny that Rosen presented a rather dignified figure when immersed in his tasks.
Carefully dripping the refined essential oils, he incorporated several additional ingredients, blending and amalgamating with precision. Placing the concoction on the shelf to settle, he awaited the eventual outcome.
There were three test tubes in total, and Rosen made three attempts. As Rosen said, there would be one that gave them the desired result in the end. There might even be a little surprise.
"Are you saying they are similar?" Vivian asked.
Rosen raised his eyebrows and reached out to lift Vivian's chin. "You're not too dumb after all!"
Avoiding his touch at first, Vivian said, "But having similar products isn't very useful. No one will buy two very similar scents. Of course, they will choose their favorite, so the other one is relatively useless."
"You can't say that. It's survival of the fittest! The one chosen by the public is the bestseller, while the other one can be used as a knockoff! The scent is similar, but the price is much cheaper. Won't the profit be substantial?" Rosen grinned.
Vivian widened her eyes. "Isn't that equivalent to making knockoffs of your products?"
In the process of making perfume, some defective products that did not meet the expected results must be eliminated, and these faulty products were directly destroyed. However, this was the first time Vivian had heard Rosen mention such a thing.
Indeed, making knockoffs could be very profitable, but no reputable brand would do such a thing. It was like tarnishing their reputation.
"Don't say that! If others imitate you, that's piracy. If it's your stuff, what's the harm?" Pausing for a moment, Rosen mocked. "Besides, you've done such things before. How did you get those products from Liavian Perfumes? You know what you did."
These words hit Vivian's deepest secret, the one she least wanted to bring up.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Although it wasn't a big deal that Rosen had found about her secret, being reminded of it felt like exposure, making Vivian unhappy. "The products of Liavian Perfumes are important works of mine. How can they be related to knockoffs?"
"Never mind. I don't care. What I care about is that you promised me something, but you never followed through! And..." Turning to face Vivian, Rosen's hands naturally wrapped around her body, encircling her. "You've been avoiding me for days!"As Rosen drew closer, his breath enveloped Vivian, making it difficult for her to breathe. Unconsciously, Vivian's body tensed. "I told you, there will be a chance, just wait for me...""I've waited long enough! Vivian, are you playing games with me?" As he spoke, Rosen's fingers had already slipped under Vivian's clothes from the bottom, slowly moving up her skin.Vivian grabbed Rosen's hand. "No! This is a laboratory!"Hearing Vivian's words, Rosen turned to look around the surroundings, then locked his gaze onto Vivian's face. "Oh, you remind me. This is a laboratory."Before Vivian could relax her guard, she suddenly felt her body being lifted, and Rosen placed her on the table behind her."I've never tried it in a laboratory before!" Rosen said ambiguously, leaning in towards Vivian's lips. At the same time, his fingers accurately found the clasp of Vivian's bra from behind and undid it.Vivian felt flustered. She remembered what the doctor had said and quickly used both hands to push against Rosen. "Rosen, wait! You can’t!""I cannot?!" The smile on Rosen's face vanished, his expression quickly turning dark. "Vivian, have you forgotten your promise? As soon as you've achieved your goal, you abandon your benefactor?""No!" At this moment, Vivian didn't dare to provoke Rosen. "I didn't avoid you on purpose. In fact..."After a moment of hesitation, Vivian decided to speak up. "It's because I'm pregnant, so I can't..."A hint of surprise flashed in Rosen's blue eyes, but after a moment of thought, he realized. "Mr. Scott's?"Vivian nodded. "The doctor told me that my recent health condition isn't good, and strictly advised me not to engage in sexual relations anymore. I'm not making excuses. I also want to be with you, but you know, I have my difficulties."Upon hearing Vivian's words, Rosen finally let go of her hand, looking disinterested. "So, you're going to have a baby soon?""Vivian, I thought you were a modern woman, understanding what's more important to you. I didn't expect you to choose the stereotypical path of getting married and having children. You should know that once you have a child, your career path as a perfumer will come to an end."Shaking his head, he seemed to regret it.Sliding down from the table, Vivian hurriedly said, "It is not so definitive a statement; who dictates that women cannot pursue a career while also embracing marriage and motherhood? From what I know, the master perfumer Vivian in the industry re-immersed herself in her career after having a child and is now almost at a hall of fame level."The master perfumer Vivian was indeed very well-known in the industry. Rosen nodded without refuting Vivian, but pointed out directly. "You're right, She not only worked hard after having a child, but also got divorced and raised her child on her own, but...""Are you her?"Vivian couldn't speak, and before she could think of a rebuttal, she heard Rosen continue, "Your sensitivity to smell, your knowledge base, your skill in business operations, your years of experience in the field, which one of these can compare to hers? She can do it, but can you?""I'll say it again, Vivian, both of you are called Vivian. But, what did you rely on to get to where you are today? You indeed lack self-awareness. s?"This sentence really struck a chord in Vivian's heart, and she looked extremely displeased."Rosen, there's no need to be so harsh!""I'm not being harsh. I am simply guiding you to acknowledge the facts. Since you've made a choice, you shouldn't hesitate. You can't have it all, there's always something to gain and something to lose. Between achieving great feats and fulfilling domestic responsibilities, I think you should know what's best!"Undeniably, his words were harsh, yet undeniably truthful, piercing deep into her innermost being.
Vivian fell silent for a while and slowly said, "Actually, I've decided not to have this baby."
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