Chapter 156 Not Being Valued at All
Upon arriving at the so-called banquet venue, Evelyn was stunned.
Evelyn did not expect that the so-called banquet would be set up like a wedding banquet, the only difference being that it was held at a garden villa. The venue was meticulously arranged, with a focus on buffet-style dining, but there were just too many people!
Seeing people of all races and languages, Evelyn was a bit dumbfounded. Holding a cocktail glass, Evelyn awkwardly smiled at various unfamiliar faces and then turned to Olivia, asking, "Olivia, are all these people here for the tasting competition?"
Olivia lowered her head and looked seriously at the information in her hand. "According to the investigation results, it seems so."
Evelyn pondered, 'What's going on? With so many people, isn't there supposed to be a threshold? Isn't it supposed to be difficult to get in?'
Not to mention participating in the competition, seeing so many people already made Evelyn feel a bit annoyed.
"So, which one of the organizers do we need to meet?" Evelyn felt that after meeting the host and exchanging greetings, she could leave directly.
Evelyn thought it would be better to return to the hotel for a hotel meal than to stay here in the crowd, especially since she was wearing high heels and her feet were hurting.
"The hostess in charge of reception is Lisa, but I haven't seen her." Olivia pushed her glasses up.
"Did you not see her, or do you actually not know her?" Evelyn was very suspicious as she had met Lisa.
Sure enough, a hint of embarrassment that Evelyn had never seen before appeared on Olivia's face. Despite this, Olivia remained extremely serious and said, "I have indeed not seen the organizers, but I have their photos, and I have memorized them carefully. If I see them, I will definitely recognize them."
Evelyn fell silent, thinking, 'Well, Olivia is the assistant, so whatever she says is fine.'
"When you see the organizers, remember to tell me. I'll go over to the side to catch my breath," Evelyn said as she intended to leave.
However, with Olivia's meticulous personality, she wouldn't let Evelyn leave. "Ms. Taylor, this is very impolite. You should stay here to get to know the other participants, which is helpful for the competition."
Evelyn really wanted to say that she was here to taste perfumes, not to interact with these participants, which wouldn't be helpful at all.
Nevertheless, she deemed it wise to refrain from engaging in meticulous disputes with Olivia. Evelyn clutched her abdomen with one hand. "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom."
"Do you want me to accompany you?" Olivia immediately offered.
"No need! If the organizers arrive and we haven't seen or greeted them, wouldn't that be very impolite?" Speaking in Olivia's tone, Evelyn said, "So please keep an eye out for me. I'll be back soon, okay?"
Making a gesture towards Olivia, Evelyn quickly headed to a secluded spot with no one around.
Arriving at the space with few people, Evelyn relaxed a bit and felt her breathing at ease.
If Evelyn had known it was going to be this kind of banquet, she wouldn't have come. It was boring.
Originally, Evelyn thought that participating in the tasting competition would broaden her horizons and teach her something, but it turned out to be just boring socializing. Because Evelyn refused such social events, she entrusted all the operational tasks to Liam and Vivian with peace of mind.
Thinking of Liam and Vivian, Evelyn shook her head vigorously. She thought, 'Forget it. Stop thinking about Liam and Vivian any longer.'
As she raisedher head, a figure passing by almost made Evelyn think she was mistaken.
Speak of the devil, and here she appeared!
But Evelyn didn't say anything and just casually thought to herself, 'Could it be so accidental?'
Seeing Vivian walking towards her, Evelyn rubbed her eyes and then turned to look in the distance on the other side.
She pondered, 'No! We are in France, and this is a tasting competition banquet. Even if Vivian wants to come, it wouldn't be that easy! It must be someone who bears a resemblance, or maybe I just saw it wrong.'
Evelyn turned back, only to see Vivian standing in front of her.
Evelyn said to herself inwardly, 'It is one thing that their visages bear semblance, but why then truly do their gazes mirror each other as well? Most importantly, the voice was familiar and annoying.'
"What's wrong? Surprised to see me?" Unable to conceal her smugness, Vivian wanted to see surprise and displeasure in Evelyn's eyes.
Vivian said to herself inwardly, 'What an arrogant woman! Does she think only she has the right to be here? There are many ways in this world. I can also get everything if I want.'
Confirming it was Vivian, Evelyn sneered. "You really don't understand your abilities."
Vivian was delighted by Evelyn's response. The more unhappy Evelyn was, the happier Vivian became.
"Do you think you're the only one who can come here? Evelyn, don't forget that in these three years, I have won many awards. In terms of reputation and work, I am better than you. So if you can come, why can't I?" Vivian deliberately flaunted, as if coming to this occasion already made her a winner.
Evelyn couldn't be bothered arguing with Vivian. She just felt a bit regretful that the good air had been polluted and turned to leave. "Shameless!"
"Don't go!" Grabbing Evelyn's wrist, Vivian said, "Who do you think is shameless? Evelyn, do you think you've turned the tables at Neogenito Fragrances? Don't forget that Neogenito Fragrances is just a small, unknown company domestically, and Vistalia is obscure beyond the country. Even if you were at the top in Vistalia, you are nothing here, not to mention your obscurity within the country!"
Despite Vivian feeling somewhat displeased by Rosen's words on that day, she had to acknowledge it.
In the international arena, the top perfume makers were from other countries. Although Vistalia also had some outstanding individuals, they were few. Even if there were a few, they had joined other nationalities. As a result, there were hardly any outstanding individuals domestically.
In fact, Evelyn also realized it while participating in the tasting competition this time.
Although there were supposed to be thresholds and invitations, the base was quite large, and even the organizers had yet to show up so far, indicating that they were not taking it very seriously.
In other words, this current group at the venue might be considered low-level for the organizers. Either this competition was just a means to attract people, or the truly important figures were elsewhere.
Such was the international cognition on the matter, yet Evelyn harbored a deep-seated displeasure regarding this fact.
Evelyn was unwilling to believe that Vistalia lacked premier perfumers; instead, she thought that these eminent figures might all be akin to venerable lineages such as the Jones family, discreetly ensconced within metropolises.
Evelyn's expression was indifferent as she said to Vivian, "If those of us who stand here based on our creations are nothing, then what are you? Just a parasite who can only survive by attaching to others and stealing the success of others' hard work?"
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