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Suddenly, a voice cut in. “Did Isabella really say that?”
Jada was taken aback. “Norton, you’re with Andrew?”
“Yes, I am. Honestly, this kind of woman isn’t right for you. If she wants to find someone else, just let her. Don’t hold on to her,” Norton said, sounding emotional.
Jada quickly clarified, “Norton, don’t stir things up. I said that, not Isabella. I just want Andrew to spend more time with her!”
“Well, I still think she’s not a good woman!”
“Why are you acting like Wesley?” Jada snapped, “Isabella is my friend. Don’t talk about her like that!”
After a bit more conversation, they ended the call.
Norton looked at Andrew and said, “Haven’t you realized how great Jada is? Even though you’ve been with someone else, she’s never shown jealousy. She’s even been kind to your girlfriend. I’ve met many people here in Arasport over the years, and Jada is genuinely the kindest and most innocent. Girls like her are rare. Missing out on her might be your biggest regret!”
Norton truly believed Jada was a nice girl. Andrew looked at him coldly. “You’re not the best judge of character. Don’t try to let your opinions sway me.”
Norton was taken aback and said, “Andrew, you’re biased against Jada! Don’t forget, during that camping trip, Jada risked her life to save you when you were in danger!”
Andrew hadn’t forgotten. If he had, he wouldn’t have stayed in touch with Jada all these years.
But he hadn’t really explored that incident before, and now he saw how manipulative Jada could be. To become friends with Isabella, she even resorted to hiring hooligans to scare her. Could it be that Jada had orchestrated that event?
Andrew quickly dismissed the idea. Jada was only seven years old! How could a seven-year-old orchestrate something like that? Still, after some contemplation, he decided to have someone look into it.
With his careful nature, he needed to confirm his suspicions.
The next day at the Riggs Group, it was time for the evaluation.
Everyone gathered in the conference room, with Esteban sitting in the front. Unlike a typical CEO who might avoid getting involved in such details, Esteban never missed an assessment. His involvement was a big part of the Riggs Group’s success.
Esteban announced, “Let’s begin.”
Each participant presented their perfume to Esteban and the director of the research and development department.
The room was filled with a sense of nervous anticipation. A mistake here could mean losing their job. The staff who managed to stay at the Riggs Group were all highly skilled.
Eyes occasionally drifted towards Susan. They were all curious to see if she would make it through, given the rigorous nature of the assessments at the Riggs Group. Rumors had circulated that Susan had attended a fairly average university and hadn’t worked in the perfume industry after graduating. Many thought she didn’t deserve a spot at the Riggs Group. There was speculation about whether Esteban would show any bias.
As the session continued, it was Jada’s turn.
Jada handed over her perfume sample. After Esteban and the director sampled it, they appeared pleasantly surprised. The director complimented her generously, “Jada, this fragrance is quite unique and smells wonderful!”
Jada smiled and said, “Thank you! I aimed to create a fresh and refined scent for women, one that captures both innocence and sophistication.”
“That’s a great idea,” the director said. “The top notes are a light citrus scent, and the base notes feel cool and refreshing. It’s truly remarkable to achieve such complexity. Your studies abroad seem to have been worth it, Jada. Even some of our most experienced staff might find it hard to reach this level.”
“Thank you,” Jada responded with a smile, though the subtle disappointment in her eyes went unnoticed. She hadn’t anticipated that Susan’s perfume would be so outstanding.
Susan had never received formal training in making perfumes, so how did she achieve this? Jada, however, was a seasoned professional. By smelling it, she could tell that Susan’s perfume was flawless, capturing its intended essence with exceptional accuracy. Many in the industry, even after years of experience, couldn’t achieve such a result. It seemed she had made the right decision to execute this plan. She needed to get Susan out of the company before she became a significant threat.
“Indeed,” Esteban said, a rare smile softening his normally stern expression. “Jada, I didn’t realize how much you’ve advanced with your studies abroad.”
“Dad, I would never want to let you down,” Jada replied gratefully.
“According to company policy, your bonus for this month will be doubled due to your exceptional performance,” Esteban announced. The company had a straightforward rewards and penalties system: excel, and your salary goes up; fail, and you face penalties or even dismissal. This method had kept the company’s profits strong.
“Thank you, Dad.”
Jada hesitated briefly before saying, “There’s something I’m not sure if I should bring up.”
Everyone turned their attention to Jada, intrigued.
“What’s on your mind?” Esteban asked.
“Well, I noticed that Susan’s perfume smells almost identical to…” Jada said, glancing at Susan.
Susan, who had been absorbed in improving her extraction process, was taken aback. She looked at Jada, seeing right through her pretense, and asked with a cold edge, “What are you trying to say, Jada?”
“I’m sorry, Susan,” Jada said, pretending to be innocent. “But when I smelled your perfume just now, it seemed almost exactly like mine. I hope it’s just a coincidence.”
Esteban’s face grew serious as he turned to Susan. The director frowned, “Let’s compare the two perfumes then.”
Susan nodded and handed over her bottle of perfume. As Esteban and the director smelled her fragrance, their expressions shifted dramatically. The fragrances were indistinguishable!
In the perfume industry, creating an exact duplicate by chance was nearly impossible. Such a precise match pointed to possible plagiarism.
Esteban’s expression grew stern as he demanded, “Susan, explain this!”
Susan frowned, puzzled at first, but as she sniffed Jada’s perfume, her face turned to one of shock. “No… this can’t be real!”
She spun around to Jada with an accusing glare. “Did you steal my formula?”
“Susan, what are you talking about? How could I have stolen your formula?” Jada replied, feigning innocence. “I’ve never been near your desk. Everyone here can confirm that.”
Suddenly, someone murmured, “But I’ve definitely seen Susan at Jada’s desk before.”
“Oh, that? I was just searching for something I misplaced,” Susan defended herself.
Her face grew pale as she grasped how bad this looked.
She staggered back, insisting, “I didn’t plagiarize; it’s Jada! She copied my formula!”
Jada bit her lip and said gently, “Susan, I’m confused about why you’re accusing me of this. I went abroad to study making perfumes and spent years honing my skills. Why would I need to resort to plagiarism? Honestly, I didn’t even know you had the ability to make perfume.”
The staff murmured in agreement. “Jada’s too skilled to need to copy anyone,” one of them said.
Another chimed in, “I actually think it’s Susan who’s stolen her formula.”
“It’s pretty obvious who’s the true professional here. Jada doesn’t need to steal your formula, Susan.”
It appeared that people were more inclined to trust Jada, given her education at a prestigious university, rather than Susan, who had graduated from a less renowned institution.
Susan turned to Esteban. “Do you also think so?” Esteban’s face remained stern, and he didn’t reply right away. After a long pause, he finally said, “I’ll carry out a thorough investigation before making any decisions.”
His statement left everyone stunned.
Jada was caught off guard; she hadn’t anticipated that Esteban would hold off on making a decision.
Susan was just as surprised. She had thought her father would definitely support Jada in this situation. The room was buzzing with frustration. People couldn’t grasp why Esteban needed to investigate what seemed so obvious. Everyone assumed the investigation would be a mere formality.
Jada was clearly the victim in all of this.
The way everyone glanced at Jada was full of sympathy and concern.
Jada lowered her head, her eyes glistening as if tears were on the verge of falling. But she quickly pulled herself together and smiled at Esteban. “It’s alright, Dad. It’s no big deal. Maybe Susan was just feeling the pressure from the upcoming evaluation. I’m not bothered by it.”
Her graceful composure made everyone’s sympathy for her grow even stronger.
“Wow, Jada is incredibly forgiving.”
“I always heard Jada was a nice person, and this just shows it.”
“But she shouldn’t be too kind. People might start taking advantage of her.”
The whispers were barely audible, but everyone’s gaze was heavy with unspoken grievances.
Susan inwardly sneered. Jada had mastered this move so well, hadn’t she? Over the years, she had pulled this trick time and again, consistently managing to convince everyone of her innocence while Susan was cast as the villain.
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