Chapter 297 Perfume Competition
“I would like to invite you to represent the Kaufmann Group and collaborate with the Monaghan Group, and become the chief perfumer for the new brand.”
Freya narrowed her eyes.
“Mr. Monaghan, as I mentioned before, the investment in this industry is not significant. It mainly relies on craftsmanship. How can you trust that I have this skill? What if I can only create one type of agarwood fragrance? Besides, if I have the formula and the skill, don’t you think the Kaufmann Group can do this project alone? After all, the investment is not that high. You must give us a reason to cooperate with the Monaghan Group, or in other words, what advantages we can gain by collaborating with your company.”
Freya voiced a series of questions. Although her voice was soft, her words were sharp and hit the nail on the head.
Radley’s expression softened.
Recently, he had thought about many things and understood Freya’s temperament.
Just like the previous project about the reconstruction of West Geft, as long as it was related. to business or the Kaufmann Group, Freya could set aside personal feelings and handle it professionally.
“The Monaghan Group can be responsible for all the procurement of raw materials, obtaining prices that the Kaufmann Group cannot.”
Radley paused for a moment. “A large part of the domestic herbal medicine market is owned. by the Monaghan Group. So, in simple terms, you only need to provide personnel for the position, and the rest can be prepared by the Monaghan Group.”
Freya narrowed her eyes. She knew that the Monaghan Group occupied a large portion of the herbal medicine market. If she collaborated with them, not only could she obtain raw materials at a lower price, but she could also easily acquire rare medicinal herbs.
Even for common medicinal herbs, she could obtain high-quality goods that were rarely found in the market.
Freya pursed her lips. This was indeed a lucrative business.
What excited her even more than perfumery was her expertise in traditional medicine. However, the quality of medicinal herbs available in the market was usually average, and some minor markets were even filled with counterfeit products. She couldn’t personally go and buy the herbs every time, and if she asked someone else to buy them, the purchased items might not meet her standards.
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Sylvia looked at Freya and interrupted her thoughts.
“We need to discuss this matter. Mr. Monaghan, if you’re not busy, please stay for lunch.”
It was a polite way of saying goodbye, and anyone smart enough could tell that.
Freya stood up to see him off but saw Radley sitting steadily on the opposite couch. There was a cold smile on his handsome face.
“Thank you, Mrs. Kaufmann.”
Sylvia was stunned.
Freya was speechless as well. Was he so shameless that he would have dinner at someone else’s house on the tenth day of the new year?
But no matter what, the words had been said and couldn’t be taken back.
Sylvia forced a smile.
Radley didn’t mind either and politely said, “If you have something to attend to, Mrs. Kaufmann, you can go ahead. Miss Kaufmann is here to accompany me, and we can discuss. the matter of fragrances.”
Sylvia didn’t
say anything and left the space for the two young people.
After they left, Radley looked at Freya.
“What do you think about what I just said?”
“I haven’t seriously thought about it yet. This matter needs to be discussed internally within. the company.”
Radley’s gaze turned deeper.
“This time, it’s not a collaboration between the Kaufmann Group and the Monaghan Group. It’s just between you and me, so your personal opinion is crucial.”
Freya felt that Radley’s eyes carried a seductive charm.
She avoided his gaze and took a sip of tea from the cup on the table.
“Mr. Monaghan, why are you suddenly interested in fragrances?”
As Radley said, the techniques passed down for thousands of years were naturally much stronger than perfumes. However, if they wanted to make it to the international market, it would require significant investment.
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But if they only wanted to create a fragrance brand in the domestic market, it would be a small matter for the Monaghan Group. There was no need for him to get involved personally.
Radley lowered his gaze. “If you agree, I can tell you about the plans. Frey, you have always been clear about separating personal and professional matters, haven’t you?”
Freya frowned but remained silent.
She indeed kept personal and professional matters separate, but the person in front of her was Radley.
He just sat there without moving, but her heart was already beating faster than usual.
“You speak first, and then I’ll consider it,” Freya said.
Radley thought for a moment. “There is an international perfume competition happening soon, covering a wide range of aspects. It is considered a highly authoritative competition in the industry. I thought that if you participate with traditional fragrances, it could help raise the international recognition of Florin’s ancient perfumery techniques.”
Freya furrowed her brow. It was a fantastic idea!
But…
“Will the perfume competition allow traditional perfumers to participate?”
“I have already contacted the organizers. This competition is like a fragrance contest, regardless of the techniques used.”
Freya’s heart started to race. This was a rare opportunity.
Even if she didn’t collaborate with Radley, participating in such an international competition. could promote Florin’s traditional perfumery techniques.
“So, what do you think?”
“Your proposal is very tempting, but I still have some hesitation,” Freya said, pursing her lips.
Radley’s gaze deepened slightly.
“If you are tempted, then why are you still hesitating?”
His gaze carried a probing look, profound and mysterious, as if he could see through a person’s heart.
Freya looked up and met his eyes. Her heart skipped a beat.
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She felt a bit guilty and panicked.
“What does this have to do with you?” Her voice was urgent and fast.
Radley’s lips curled up with a gentle smile. He hadn’t mentioned anything about it being. related to him yet.
“Frey, is it because of me?”
Freya looked up. “You’re overthinking it. I agree with your proposal.”
Radley’s provocation succeeded. Seeing the positive response, he stood. up.
“I have a meeting to attend today, so I’ll go back first. Please apologize to Mrs. Kaufmann for
me.”
“You said you would stay for lunch!” Freya frowned, feeling like she had been tricked.
“If I stay, you won’t be able to enjoy your meal.” Radley took a few steps toward the exit. “Won’t you see me off?”
“No!” Freya replied irritably.
Radley seemed to have expected this and chuckled lightly before leaving.
Freya sat on the couch with a furrowed brow. She lost interest in chatting in the group.
Collaborating with the Monaghan Group on a fragrance brand…
From any perspective, it was a good thing. The only downside was that the president of the Monaghan Group was Radley.
“Forget it. Since it’s a good thing, let’s do it!”
Freya made up her mind. Last time, when Melissa had an accident, she needed to collaborate with Radley to investigate the culprit. At that time, she had already removed him from her
block list.
She navigated to Radley’s contact information and sent him a message.
“When and where is the competition you mentioned?”
Radley quickly replied.
‘Hartterre, in February
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