"What's your name?" The host asked enthusiastically.
II II
"Hello?" Upon seeing her in a trance, the host called to her again.
"..." Suddenly coming back to her senses, Melanie looked at him, "I..."
She realized her voice was a little hoarse as soon as she opened her mouth. Clearing her throat, she clenched the microphone tightly. Her mind went blank.
Melanie was no stranger to the spotlight, having received many awards and applause over her career. However, this time she panicked. Her hands and feet were icy, and her entire body was trembling.
Melanie would be humiliated if she made a mistake on stage, especially since Lily was present. She could not let that happen.
"This young lady may be a little nervous. It's alright, have a rest if you're tired. Let’s get someone else."
Melanie interrupted the host, who was trying to salvage the situation, "I'm sorry... I was just distracted."
Melanie tried to make her smile look natural. "My name is Melanie Thayer. I’m a perfumer at MN Inc. in Sapphine."
Even though she was petrified just moments ago, at least at that moment, she could still hold herself together.
The host said quickly, "Oh, here we have Ms. Thayer. She has a sweet voice, doesn't she? I recall that Ms. Christian is also from Sapphine. It seems that Sapphine is not only known for its perfumers but also for its beautiful women!"
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