Chapter 164

Melanie still rejected him even though he begged her repeatedly. “You just said you won’t let me suffer anymore. Do you not know that now is the most unstable time for me? Are you planning to ignore me and the baby‘s safety for your own selfish desires? Would you not regret it if something happened to me?” Melanie looked extremely aggrieved as she lowered her head and looked away. Nathaniel quickly regained his rationale and lost his desire.

“I‘m sorry. I‘m at fault for not being able to control myself.” He apologized repeatedly. After some thought, he stood up and said, “Have a good rest. Room service should deliver the food soon. I‘ll go and take a shower,” After saying that, he rushed into the bathroom. Melanie could hear running water coming from inside the bathroom. She knew Nathaniel must be taking a cold shower to suppress his desires. Melanie felt guilty. After all, Nathaniel had always treated her well, and she was thrilled that he had flown so far just to see her.

However, it was impossible to take back what had happened between her and Frank. Since Melanie paid the price, she must have something in return because her relationship with Frank was just a deal.

The two would go their separate ways in the end. She thought she could strike a balance between Nathaniel and Frank if she were careful enough.

Melanie placed her hand on her lower abdomen as she had not decided whether or not she wanted to keep the child. Still, Nathaniel‘s attitude showed that he wanted the child, so Melanie decided to keep it for the time being. She thought it might become a valuable bargaining chip Jenny was exhausted after a whole day‘s trip when she returned to the hotel, but instead of taking a shower and resting, she turned on her computer to settle her pending work emails.

After spending time together, Lily realized Jenny was competent and enthusiastic about perfumery. She just lacked a little talent, that‘s all. The perfume industry was unfair as it depended on natural talent.

Some were born with a keen sense of smell and discernment, such as the top perfumers and Lily.

However, there was another category–one that had the talent but was slightly lacking. Compared to those who were talented, the gap became even more prominent. People in this category were Jenny and Melanie.

Indeed, Melanie had some talent, so she would not be in this industry if she did not have any. Still, the difference between her and Jenny was hard work. Jenny was not only more experienced, but she regularly practiced, read, and looked up reference materials.

Lily often saw Jenny compare the differences between various perfumes and self-tests with available formulas and data. On the contrary, all of Melanie‘s thoughts consisted of how to hook up with Nathaniel and steal others’ work and credit. Melanie dedicated herself to various conspiracies and ignored her talents. That was why Melanie was helpless when Lily changed her formula before leaving MN Inc. Meanwhile, Lily did not have much to do, so she sat on the sofa and played with her phone as did not want to disturb Jenny. She tapped on Alexander’s name and texted, “I’m back.”