This wasn't just like kiddos chasing their idols anymore. The grown-up world always revolved around cash, power, and fame.
"Yeah, I know about that. She once plagiarized Keira's perfume formula, and she never admitted it. If it weren't for Keira's mentor stepping in to clear things up, Keira would be misunderstood!"
"No way, she still has the nerve to enter the competition? I mean, shouldn't she be banned forever?"
"Seriously, competing with a plagiarizer just brings us all down!"
"Really, what were the organizers thinking letting someone with a history of plagiarism participate!"
"Look at what she's wearing, that black and white office attire. How does that fit into the fashion world?"
Keira's eyes flashed with a hint of mockery, and a sarcastic smile tugged at her lips.
Chloe caught all her expressions and just gave a faint smile, then took two steps closer.
"I'm here for the perfume competition, not a talent show. Who said we have to dress all flashy?" Chloe said.
Hearing this, Keira's face changed slightly. She looked down at her own one-shoulder dress, revealing more than she intended.
This woman, her sarcastic skills were really getting sharper.
The others also looked a bit uncomfortable.
"Also..." Chloe started again, she had already taken two steps back, trying to keep distance, "Did you guys wear perfume?"
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