Chapter 530

"Hahaha!" Arianna laughed loudly and disdainfully. "Are you kidding me? Do you know why I came here?" She continued slowly, word by word: "Because you are not a Tanner. No matter how much you want the assets, and even if someone reveals your true identity, the family has nothing to do with you."

This explained Arianna's willingness to collaborate with Nathaniel while fearing her other half-brother; there was no conflict of interest between her and Nathaniel.

"I'll see you again at an appropriate time," Arianna said, "but I hope you won't look like this then." She put on her sunglasses and quietly left.

The Southbank soap project neared completion. Lily had almost finished, handing the final steps to Olivia. All that remained was waiting for the final data. The product was almost ready for production.

Meanwhile, Lily worked on her grandfather's essential oil in her free time at home—she avoided using work hours for personal matters. Currently, she was primarily focused on Lisa's signature perfume.

Developing signature perfumes for celebrities was common in the industry, but it was difficult for a small company like Rebirth to secure such a project. Lisa, a semi-well-known model, wouldn't have sought Rebirth out without her relationship with Lily. Rebirth treated the project as a priority, as its success would greatly benefit both Lily and the company.

Looking at the materials, Lily didn't rush. Instead, she stood, thinking seriously. Understanding the subject was crucial to developing a signature perfume. With thousands of scents available, the final product needed to perfectly match Lisa's style and vibe. Although Lisa was a model who strove for a sexy and mature image, an underlying innocence and youthfulness remained. Lily's biggest challenge was seamlessly integrating these two aspects.

She sniffed the materials, jotting down preliminary thoughts. Time slipped by unnoticed. Exiting the office, she saw someone across the road—someone she hadn't expected to see. Lily looked again; the man looked in her direction. He initially avoided eye contact, then looked at her again after two seconds. Seeming troubled, Lily quickly approached, asking, "Hey, are you looking for something?"

Benedict nodded, then quickly shook his head. Lily was confused. "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. Have you lost your tongue?" she teased. "You're the one who lost your tongue!" Benedict retorted, his usual quick temper surfacing.

Lily, satisfied at having provoked a response, smiled. "Tell me what's the matter."