Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 266

Chapter 266: Dedicated To Husband

The judges decided to stay calm and composed as they still had to fulfill their job. While the organisers had to take charge of the everything, given the chaotic situation in the event hall.

"Everyone, please calm down," The main organiser addressed the audience, who seemed enraged at what had happened and how Briena Ford had fooled them all.

"We are yet to know about the perfume Ms. Natalie has made, and we have yet to decide the result of this competition and conclude it. The rest of the matters will be discussed later with the parties involved." One of the judges said as well.

At the words from the respected judge, everyone calmed down.

Ms. Taylor turned to Natalie, "Ms. Natalie, can you explain to us the theme of this amazing perfume you have created?"

Natalie nodded and began, her expression focused and confident as she explained her own creation, which held a deep meaning for her.

"This perfume is named Reclaim & Resonate. The first part of the perfume is ’Reclaim,’ which shows one’s aspiration to claim what originally belonged to them, their ambition, and their will to fight back against injustice. The second part is ’Resonate,’ which means to keep the first part at bay, acting as its anchor, not letting it change from what it was, while supporting it unconditionally. Together, they create a perfect and unique scent of trust, care, love, and respect."

The theme was perfect and matched the perfume. The judges could not find even a tinge of imperfection in the perfume or the theme. Everyone hummed in delight.

Ms. Taylor, who rarely showed any expression, could not help smiling gently and asked again, "Every creation has inspiration hidden behind it. Will you tell us what inspires you to create this?"

Natalie nodded lightly and said, "The inspiration was my own life and someone who entered it all of a sudden. The first part, ’Reclaim,’ is me—ambitious and determined to reclaim what’s mine. The second part, ’Resonance,’ is him, my husband. He supports me unconditionally in silence, but at the same time, he holds me in place like my anchor, so I won’t drift away from my path or change from what and who I truly am. This creation of mine, is dedicated to him."

Natalie stopped, and the event hall echoed with loud applause. At the same time, everyone wondered who the man was that she had married and whom she considered so important.

The result of the competition was announced right there, though everyone could already guess what was going to happen. Briena was declared disqualified and banned from any future perfume creation competitions. Natalie was declared the winner, while the other participant was awarded second place.

Natalie held the trophy in her hands, but there was no happiness on her face. Her expression remained as quiet as it had been since the moment the competition had started. It was as if this victory meant nothing to her at all.

She looked around. This was the place where, years ago, an innocent and helpless girl had been humiliated and declared a plagiarist. She had cried and told everyone again and again, "I am not a plagiarist. I didn’t steal anything. It was my creation. I am Aroma." But no one had believed her.

Her desperate cries had fallen on deaf ears. Even as she remembered those hurtful memories of her younger self, there was no sadness in her eyes, as if she no longer felt any emotions at all.

Two of the five judges, who were the part of judging panel years back, approached Natalie and said, "We apologize for what happened back then. As judges, we failed you. We only saw what was shown to us."

Natalie simply offered a light nod, knowing the judges were not at fault. Sephina and Clara had planned everything meticulously.