Chapter 1529: Chapter 1529: A Dog Driven to Desperation Chapter 1529: Chapter 1529: A Dog Driven to Desperation Not long after, Quinn Powell posted an apology on the internet. It was an apology that shifted all the blame onto Linda Campbell. Some fans believed in their idol and that she would never do such a thing, but the majority were not convinced. Regardless of what Quinn said, it would not help in recuperating the Powell family’s losses.

At this time, the Powell family, father and son, were on tenterhooks. Robert Powell only cared for poetry and wine, unskilled in business, he handed over all company affairs to Jacob.

Jacob was anxious, considering strategies while worrying about Quinn being unable to bear the internet abuse. Seeing his worry, Quinn reassured him that he should not be bothered on her behalf. She noted that she had merely been scolded, and she didn’t care.

“Actually, this was all my fault, I deserve to be scolded. Xaviera should vent her anger on me. If my brother defends me, Xaviera…she might become further infuriated. She might think that you and father don’t love her and only favor me, a surrogate daughter. I don’t want to make things difficult for both of you.”

“No matter how I explain it now, Xaviera will not believe me. Since she has concluded that I framed her, it’s only sensible that she despises me. If getting scolded can appease Xaviera, I really don’t mind.”

Quinn spoke as hot tears poured from her eyes, her voice gradually choked with emotion. “Brother, I…I really don’t mind, don’t stand up for me anymore, otherwise Xaviera will only drift further…”
Although Jacob agreed with Quinn’s logic, he couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. She had never been wronged before, yet now she was being berated all over the internet.

At this moment, a seed of regret sprouted within Jacob. If he had never reclaimed Xaviera as his own, would all these problems have been avoided?

Although Quinn understood her father and brother were blaming her, as long as she humbled herself and retreated from conflicts, the Powell family members wouldn’t bear to offend her. Instead, they would feel that everything was Xaviera Evans’ fault.

So she had experienced a significant setback this time, but it wasn’t as if there were no opportunities to rectify the situation. She still had other plans.

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The semi-finals of the fragrance competition had now ended. The results would be announced three days later, and the final would be held a week later. The final would be telecast live, where the contestants would battle for the championship on the spot.

To make the competition more interesting and fair, the judges would offer their final decision. But they would also allow the contestants to critique each other’s perfumes. If more than half the contestants disagreed with the rankings, the judges would reconsider their decision.

When Xaviera heard about these rules from Robert Hart, she felt indifferent. The organizers probably wanted to make the event fair, given the previous occurrences.

As she left the office, she saw Mr. Twilight standing in the hallway. His lips curled into a slight smile. His voice was low and husky, with a hint of irresistible charm: “Miss Cynthia, aren’t you worried about Quinn cheating?”

“Not worried.”

Mr. Twilight’s smile grew incrementally. “You’re that confident?”

Xaviera: “Without such confidence, why would I even take part in the competition?”

Right now, Quinn was like a cornered dog. In order to protect her reputation, she would definitely resort to any means to win the championship. Considering the state of her reputation, it wouldn’t matter if she bribed the judges or sabotaged others.

Except for the fact that Quinn’s fragrance formula was the one Xaviera had left behind five years ago. Quinn must be worried that she wouldn’t be able to surpass Xaviera now, so she is bound to be prepared to do whatever it takes to become the champion.

Xaviera raised her eyebrows at the man before her. “Mr. Twilight, when you first got into fragrance blending, you must have encountered people who were jealous and tried to sabotage you. How did you deal with it?”

Mr. Twilight didn’t answer immediately. His light brown eyes stared at the girl in front of him, and then he replied calmly: “I became famous as soon as I entered the fragrance blending industry and was invited to be a judge in the competition, so I never encountered such things. Honestly, with Miss Cynthia’s level, it’s a pity for you to be a contestant. You should be sitting in the judge’s seat instead.”

Xaviera twitched her mouth, this man clearly knew her true identity yet remained so cryptic. He was probably afraid to reveal that he was actually Caleb Mamet!

She smiled slyly: “Being a judge is so boring! I like the feeling of competing on the field. Plus, I believe Mr. Twilight is the fairest judge. If I have trouble, you would definitely help me!”

Mr. Twilight looked at the charming girl, his eyes filled with adoration and tenderness. He turned his face away, unable to meet her gaze. His voice was rough, “As long as Miss Cynthia needs it, I certainly won’t refuse.”