Chapter 526 “Of course you‘ll be by my side. Could it be that you want to run away?!” He chuckled,
“You can‘t run away even if you want to. Have you gotten lazy? I heard the Southbank soap‘s progress
is nearing its end. Is that right?”
Lily knew he wanted to change the topic but did not expose his intent. She went along with him, “How
could there be a boss like you who demands his staff to continue working after hours? I‘ll go on strike if
you keep pressuring me!” “You won‘t. You still have to make essential oil for your grandfather.”
Alexander smiled and continued, “Southbank soap is a new attempt. There should be more new
projects if the results are promising. It‘ll be easier for us to open up the Westwood market.”
He was a businessman who had a long–term vision. Lily did not know much about business matters,
but she knew how to make perfume and understood it well. Therefore, she knew expanding to the
international market was not easy.
“This is the same as any ordinary soap. However, the ingredients used in Southbank soap are a little
special and easily alter the smell. I‘ve been trying to find a balance in it. It would not be difficult to add
in other aromas once this balance is found.”
Lily had been researching it lately and spoke with authority, “I think I have found the balance and will
soon be successful.”
“I know my wife is the best!” He cupped her cheek and planted a loud, smacking kiss on her forehead.
Lily blushed deeply at his declaration and gently pushed him away, “Stop flattering me! I‘ll make the
essential oil for my grandfather immediately after I settle this. There‘s also Lisa‘s
request for an exclusive perfume. I‘ve been swamped lately!” “Before that...” Alexander bridal–carried
her, “You need a good rest!”
The red–brick front and red–tiled rool made this a conventional but welcoming home. As opposed to
how it looked from the outside, the inside of the house was a total mess. The floor was littered with
empty wine bottles. There was a person sleeping on the bed off to one side. He stared at the ceiling
with lifeless, dull eyes while holding a bottle in one hand.
The wine bottle was rolling around on the floor, and lie kicked it away. There was a loud clunk when the
glasses collided into one another. The individual, however, remained in the same place and showed no
response to the noise. He tipped his head back and gulped down some of the liquid, but after two more
swigs, the bottle was dry. He turned around and tried shaking the bottle, but nothing came out. With
disdain, he tossed it away. Crash!
It made a loud noise as it shattered.
Arianna frowned at this and walked through the mess. She stood in front of him and asked,” How long
do you intend to keep drinking?” “Have you felt heartache?” He opened his eyes, glanced at her, and
sneered. He then picked up
a can of beer next to him, opened it, and gulped it down. “I‘ve said it before. You can continue drinking
as you like! It‘s up to you to stay in this hell, as it‘s your choice. You can always look for me if you want
to stand up again.”
There were empty wine bottles and glass shards around her where she stood. Arianna was wearing a
black cashmere coat and looked extravagant and delicate. She seemed out of place.
“Look for you... what can you do? Can you lielp me save my company? Can you turn back time?” He
wanted to rewind the clock if it was possible. There were many things that he regretted. However, there
was no curc (or regrets in this world.
“Of course...” Arianna paused for a moment and continued, “Not!”
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