Chapter 1595: Chapter 1595: A Flawed Incense Recipe
Everyone was shocked to see the message posted by Carl, and they all looked at Xaviera Evans.
"Miss Cynthia, is what Carl said true?"
Everyone originally thought that the perfume world had seen another genius girl, but they didnât expect that Cynthia had stolen Quinn Powellâs perfume formula.
Suddenly, someone broke the silence: "If Cynthia stole Miss Powellâs perfume formula five years ago, then is the perfume formula used in todayâs competition also Miss Powellâs?"
The judges instantly reacted and compared the two perfumes.
"If you smell the top notes of the two perfumes carefully, they are indeed identical, and the middle and base notes are also somewhat similar!"
For perfumes, even if the same ingredients are used, the resulting scents may vary. Yet the scents of these two perfumes are so similar, indicating that the ingredients are mostly the same, and obviously one of them plagiarized the other!
Quinn had already made a splash in the perfume world as Mandy, with perfumer Carl testifying on her behalf, so everyone believed that the plagiarist was Cynthia!
JudgeR Snare immediately asserted, "No wonder Mr. Twilight and the judging panel all felt that Miss Cynthiaâs perfume was good. After all, it was also plagiarized from Miss Powellâs formula!"
"Everyone loves the number ten perfume, which was actually researched and developed by Miss Powell. So, the championship should belong to Miss Powell. I will disqualify this plagiarist from the competition. What do you all think?"
Twilight did not answer, but instead glanced at Xaviera, who looked calm, even showing a hint of a cold sneer at the corner of her mouth, as if she had already anticipated this scene.
"Mr. Twilight, what do you think?" JudgeR Snare asked with a sycophantic smile.
Caleb Mametâs light brown eyes were deep, and his voice was low: "Mr. Snare, as a judge of the competition, you should also be able to smell that the top notes of these two perfumes are similar, but the overall feeling is vastly different. Cynthiaâs perfume is obviously more delicate and gentle, with a faint sweetness hidden in the sharp and cold scent, like a wild rose blooming in the ice and snow. Miss Powellâs perfume, on the other hand, is somewhat strange."
As soon as Caleb finished speaking, everyoneâs expressions changed.
As judges, they obviously had the ability to distinguish the subtle differences between the perfumes. There was only one ingredient difference between Cynthia and Quinnâs perfumes, but just this one ingredient made Cynthiaâs perfume appear more high-end and sophisticated, while Quinnâs perfume always felt somewhat uncomfortable.
If Cynthia had plagiarized Quinnâs formula, yet she managed to create a more perfect perfume, it showed that her skills were even better than Quinnâs. But if she had such an ability, why would she plagiarize in the first place?
A representative from the judging panel whispered, "Itâs obvious that Miss Cynthiaâs perfume is more perfect, with each ingredient blending together seamlessly and creating a softer, sweeter scent. Miss Powellâs perfume is also not bad, but one ingredient is not quite right, making the fragrance rather jarring. Miss Cynthia has the ability to correct the flaws in the original formula; she doesnât have to steal anything from anyone."
Upon hearing this, Madam Powell became furious: "Youâre talking nonsense! This little bitch stole from Quinn, and now youâre defending her! Are you trying to protect this temptress?"
Twilightâs eyes suddenly turned cold.
With tear stains still on her face, Quinn Powell pitifully spoke up, "I admit that Cynthia is highly talented in perfume making, but indeed, she stole my formula. I did not want to ruin her future, so I let it go back then, but this competition is very important to me..."
She sighed softly, "In these five years, you have made great progress, and Iâm happy that you managed to correct the flaws in the original formula. But even with these improvements, the formula still belongs to me. Miss Cynthia, I hope you face reality."
After a few seconds of silence, Quinn said helplessly, "There is a special connection between Cynthia and me, and I owe her a debt. Thatâs why I knew she had stolen my formula back then but did not expose her."
Jacob Powell, in the audience, instantly understood Quinnâs meaning. Sheâd taken over the identity of the Powell familyâs daughter, feeling debt towards Xaviera, and been indulgent with her. This time, however, Quinn did not continue to give in because it involved the Powell familyâs interests. She had to stand up and defend her rights!
Quinn suddenly choked up, "Iâve been patient in the past, but it hasnât brought any gratitude. So, this time I wonât tolerate it anymore. Here is the formula I developed five years ago..."
Upon finishing, Quinn took out her phone and showed the judges a photo of a perfume formula, which was taken five years ago.