Chapter 259: Drops Of Blood
All five participants in the fifth group started working with focus. The others had noticed the messy situation at Natalie’s table when they arrived. Though some felt a little bad for her, most were relieved; Natalie was considered a strong competitor after her impressive performance at the perfume launch event.
The judges noticed the state of her table and expected Natalie to request fresh chemicals. However, Natalie had already started working as the timer had begun.
The live audience in the hall and those watching on their TVs could clearly see the disarray at Natalie’s work table. The cameras had captured the clumsy movements of the previous contestant who had messed it up.
The viewers in the hall began whispering among themselves.
"Can she make a perfume out of that? She didn’t even ask for new chemicals."
"Time is ticking, and they’ve given a surprise theme. She can’t afford to waste any."
"She was labeled a plagiarist before. Let’s see if she’s truly skilled or if she uses this mess on her table as an excuse for failing this round."
Ms. Taylor, one of the judges, sat quietly observing Natalie. Watching Natalie’s focused expression and steady hands, despite the difficult situation, she could tell Natalie knew exactly what she was doing.
One of the other judges leaned over and whispered, "Ms. Taylor, why didn’t she ask for fresh chemicals?"