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Chapter 164
Melanie still rejected him even though he begged her repeatedly. “You just said you won’t let me suffer anymore. Do you not
know that now is the most unstable time for me? Are you planning to ignore me and the baby‘s safety for your own selfish
desires? Would you not regret it if something happened to me?” Melanie looked extremely aggrieved as she lowered her head
and looked away. Nathaniel quickly regained his rationale and lost his desire.
“I‘m sorry. I‘m at fault for not being able to control myself.” He apologized repeatedly. After some thought, he stood up and said,
“Have a good rest. Room service should deliver the food soon. I‘ll go and take a shower,” After saying that, he rushed into the
bathroom. Melanie could hear running water coming from inside the bathroom. She knew Nathaniel must be taking a cold
shower to suppress his desires. Melanie felt guilty. After all, Nathaniel had always treated her well, and she was thrilled that he
had flown so far just to see her.
However, it was impossible to take back what had happened between her and Frank. Since Melanie paid the price, she must
have something in return because her relationship with Frank was just a deal. The two would go their separate ways in the end.
She thought she could strike a balance between Nathaniel and Frank if she were careful enough.
Melanie placed her hand on her lower abdomen as she had not decided whether or not she wanted to keep the child. Still,
Nathaniel‘s attitude showed that he wanted the child, so Melanie decided to keep it for the time being. She thought it might
become a valuable bargaining chip
Jenny was exhausted after a whole day‘s trip when she returned to the hotel, but instead of taking a shower and resting, she
turned on her computer to settle her pending work emails.
After spending time together, Lily realized Jenny was competent and enthusiastic about perfumery. She just lacked a little talent,
that‘s all. The perfume industry was unfair as it depended on natural talent. Some were born with a keen sense of smell and
discernment, such as the top perfumers and Lily.
However, there was another category–one that had the talent but was slightly lacking. Compared to those who were talented, the
gap became even more prominent. People in this category were Jenny and Melanie.
Indeed, Melanie had some talent, so she would not be in this industry if she did not have any. Still, the difference between her
and Jenny was hard work. Jenny was not only more experienced, but she regularly practiced, read, and looked up reference
materials.

Lily often saw Jenny compare the differences between various perfumes and self-tests with available formulas and data. On the
contrary, all of Melanie‘s thoughts consisted of how to hook up with Nathaniel and steal others’ work and credit. Melanie
dedicated herself to various conspiracies and ignored her talents. That was why Melanie was helpless when Lily changed her
formula before leaving MN Inc. Meanwhile, Lily did not have much to do, so she sat on the sofa and played with her phone as did
not want to disturb Jenny. She tapped on Alexander’s name and texted, “I’m back.”

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