Chapter 106

Lily never told Alexander that she preferred a quiet environment instead of the commotion of large groups of people. Lily had assumed that someone like Alexander would be surrounded by servants who busied around the house.

She had no idea that he was nothing like that. There was no one in the house apart from the regular cleaner. The place was quiet, and he even did the cooking. Even though it felt a little deserted, she liked the feeling of not being disturbed.

There was a pot of fruit tea brewing and a few delicate cookies lying on a small saucer beside it. Alexander was adamant about not letting her into the kitchen, so she had no choice but to abandon the idea and only sat obediently.

There were seven or eight little perfume bottles on the coffee table in front of her, all of which were newly launched. She sat silently for a moment after preparing a glass of water, some paper towels, and mint leaves. The recent troubles with Nathaniel, among others, made it hard for her to calm down. She could not find the inspiration or desire to create new products.

Things could not continue that way anymore. If Lily continued exhausting herself, she would become hallowed over time, and her creative ability would soon run dry without new sources of inspiration

could go outside, get some fresh air, and maybe

eyes. The little bottles in front of her looked pretty cute. She picked

scent even before removing the bottle cap. It was too much, almost to the point of being pungent. Lily lost all desire to uncap it and instead

famous ones. One did not have to look at other brand–name

again and picked up another bottle. In her hand was

him before he

rushed towards her upon hearing his

her hands, which she used to test perfume earlier. Alexander wanted to hug her, but his nose twitched as soon as she got close, and

away!” Lily turned around and ran back into the house.

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