Chapter 1259: Chapter 1259

Chapter 1259:

Though it was merely a glance exchanged between them, Drucker involuntarily stepped back. The cold edge in Kellan’s eyes was unsettling — dark, unwavering, like an ocean tempest ready to swallow a ship whole. It was a gaze that spoke of quiet restraint, a calm that hid the fiercest of storms.

Drucker had felt this same chill when facing the mayor. Clearly, Kellan was as formidable as Milady. Such eyes didn’t just command respect; they inspired fear.

When Allison heard Kellan’s words, she allowed a faint smile to play at her lips. Then, with an air of naivety, she spread her hands.

“Yes, that’s why we thought it was all a joke.”

Drucker’s expression shifted at once, his brow furrowing as he registered the sarcasm beneath her words. His face darkened.

“Who told you this was a joke?” His tone darkened, like a thundercloud gathering in the distance.

He raised his hand, signaling for action.

“Take her away and—”

Before he could finish his sentence, one of the inspectors suddenly spoke up. “Drucker, this perfume… it contains mercury grass!”

The room went still. The perfumers, gathered around, exchanged surprised glances. Mercury grass was a common enough ingredient, typically used to soften the bitterness in perfumes. The amount used was usually minimal, hardly enough to cause concern.

Drucker’s smug expression quickly returned, the sudden shift in the air palpable. He seized the opportunity, his voice rising in indignation.

“Fabian, your company has used a prohibited substance. According to the rules, I’m placing the perfumers under arrest, and Aröme Tower will be shut down for rectification this month!”

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A collective gasp filled the room. The thought of the company being shut down, even temporarily, meant losses that could easily run into tens of millions. It would halt production, delay countless orders, and trigger costly compensation claims.

Annis, her patience wearing thin, stood up and spoke with firmness. “Using mercury grass is standard practice in the industry. I fail to see how it’s illegal. I hope you can give us an explanation.”

Drucker, his tone dripping with disdain, was quick to retort. “So, tell me, is mercury grass poisonous?”

Annis’s anger flared, but she stood her ground. “Yes, but the quantity used is negligible!”

“Even if the amount is small, how can you guarantee that no one will use a lot of it at once?” Drucker countered, his voice dripping with mock sincerity. “I’ve heard that Aröme Tower’s perfumers are so focused on their own creations, they don’t care about the safety of their customers. Now, I realize it’s true.”

With that, Drucker gave another command. “Seize this illegal perfumer!”

But before anyone could act, Allison stepped in, blocking their path.

“Mr. Foster, are you really going to shut down Aröme Tower just for using mercury grass?” she asked, her voice calm but firm.

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