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It was a twist of fate—just as Caitlin squatted down, Carmen, unable to stop herself, was sent tumbling forward and fell straight into thể đị
vat.
“Ahhhh…” Carmen screamed, her body crashing into the vat with a loud splash, sending a wave of dark green water into the air.
Everyone around her instinctively took a step back.
The vat wasn’t very deep, but after falling headfirst, Carmen found herself surrounded by the foul–smelling, murky water.
Carmen thrashed around in the filthy water, but the more she struggled, the worse it became.
Watching the struggling woman, Caitlin’s eyes narrowed coldly. She had seen everything, even the small trick Carmen tried behind her. As soon as Carmen tried to push her into the vat, Caitlin had quickly crouched down, causing Carmen to miss her target and fall in hersel
“Help!” Carmen’s desperate cry echoed through the air.
Seeing what had happened, Caitlin feigned surprise. “Oh no, Carmen, how did you fall in?”
Timothy looked on in surprise, not knowing how to respond. “Randall, don’t just stand there–go help her!”
“I’m on it!” Randall quickly started to take off his shoes, ready to jump into the vat, but Caitlin had already grabbed a bamboo pole. * No need to go in. I’ve got a bamboo pole!”
She poked the pole into the water, the tip hitting Carmen’s stomach. Carmen screamed in pain, “Ahhh…”
“Sorry, Carmen, I wasn’t paying attention. Grab the pole and pull yourself up!” Caitlin said, letting go of the pole as Carmen clung to it,
pulling herself up to safety.
Once Carmen was out of the vat, she looked completely unrecognizable. Her pristine white clothes were now covered in green algae and
muck, making her look like a creature from a swamp.
“Ugh… ugh…” Carmen gagged, coughing and retching, the awful smell of the water overwhelming her senses.
Timothy furrowed his brow, looking at her with a hint of irritation. “What happened? How did you fall in?”
Carmen, feeling humiliated, wanted to cry but couldn’t explain herself properly. Caitlin stepped in, offering an explanation.
“Timothy, the stones by the dye vats are slippery. I almost slipped myself earlier. Carmen must have lost her footing. You should be careful as
well.”
Carmen wanted to vomit blood at Caitlin’s words. She knew Caitlin had done this deliberately–if Caitlin hadn’t suddenly crouched down, she wouldn’t have fallen!
She had created this mess herself!
“Go wash up!” Timothy said, shooting á disapproving look at her, clearly displeased with the situation,
“Come on, let’s go to the water faucet and rinse you off.” Randall stepped in, helping Carmen away. As they left, Carmen shot Caitlin a glare , the tension between them growing deeper
Caitlin simply gave a cold smile as she watched Carmen struggle. Her eyes held an unspoken warning–if you try to make a move against me again, be prepared to suffer the consequences.
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“ Timothy, let’s move on and look at the other places!” Calflin suggested, her voice still calm.
Timothy nodded, and they continued their tour of the Fragrance & Dye Studio.
As they walked, Timothy glanced at the surroundings and asked, “Caitlin, what do you think? Do you think there’s any hope of redung vers Fragrance & Dye Studio?”
Caitlin didn’t mince words. “As long as Yun’s Fragrance & Dye Studio is in your hands, it will likely remain in its current state for the rest of
your life.”
Timothy’s eyes narrowed. “What do you mean by that?”
“Timothy, it’s been five or six decades. What have you been doing all these years? The Fragrance & Diye Studio has fallen into disrepair under your watch. Don’t you think you should take some responsibility?”
“If you really wanted to do something about it, you could have fixed it by now. The truth is, you’ve never been serious about it.
Timothy’s face stiffened slightly at her words, and he sighed. “Isn’t it because we lost the Yun’s Aromatic Codex that we haven’t been able to
restore it?”
“Is it really just because of the Yun’s Aromatic Codex?” Caitlin’s voice held a note of suspicion.
Timothy’s face darkened. “Of course, it is!”
Caitlin’s lips curled into a cold smile. “Timothy, let’s make a deal.”
“A deal?” Timothy raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued but wary. He couldn’t guess what Caitlin was up to.
“You give me the Fragrance & Dye Studio, and I’ll be the one to revive it and take it to greater heights.”
Timothy furrowed his brow even deeper. “Yun’s Fragrance & Dye Studio has a history of hundreds of years. It’s a symbol of our legacy, the essence of The Yuncey Family. How could I just hand it over? If I could, do you know how many people would want it? I’ve fought tooth and nail to protect it all these years.”
Caitlin smiled. “Timothy, it’s not that you want to protect it–it’s that you don’t own it. You don’t even have the right to transfer it because the land deed isn’t in your hands, right?”
Timothy froze, his eyes widening in shock. “Did Eleanor give it to you?”
“Timothy, the fact that you’re asking proves it’s true. The land deed for Yun’s Fragrance & Dye Studio isn’t in your hands, and you don’t have ownership of it! As Eleanor’s heir, it only makes sense that I inherit it.”
“You-” Timothy’s face twisted with realization, and he knew he had been outmaneuvered.
“You tricked me?” Timothy finally realized Caitlin’s plan. She had gotten him to admit that he didn’t own the deed and used that as leverage to pressure him into transferring the studio.
This girl was devious.
“Don’t worry, Timothy. As an heir, I have a responsibility to bear. Rest assured, I’ll help fulfill your unac
ished wishes . ”
“You… you…” Timothy stammered, staring at Caitlin’s smiling face, but there was an icy coldness to it , and it made him feel uncomfortable .
Just then, several cars arrived at the entrance of Yun’s Fragrance & Dye Studio. A group of people in work uniforms got out and walked
toward them.
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“Timothy, congratulations, congratulations! It’s wonderful to see The Yuncey Family finally recognize the heir to Yun’s Fragrance & Dye
Studio!”
The head of the cultural management bureau, the head of the land management bureau, and the head of the notary office, along with several other important figures, had arrived to congratulate Timothy.
Timothy was caught off guard. He hadn’t invited them–how had they known to come?
Looking at Caitlin’s subtle smile, he realized it was all part of her plan. It was a trap set for him from the beginning
“This is too much trouble,” Timothy said, forcing a smile and greeting them.
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“It’s our pleasure. The Yuncey Family has always been the leader in Departure City, and you are a respected elder. We heard you’re planning to return Yun’s Fragrance & Dye Studio to Eleanor’s granddaughter. We just had to be here to witness it?”
“Yes, Yun, you are truly a role model of legacy preservation. Your dedication is something we should all learn from and carry forward.”
After exchanging pleasantries, the leaders turned to Caitlin. “So, this must be Eleanor’s granddaughter, Caitlin? We saw the news. You’re young, but you’ve already proven your capability by bringing the truth to light. We’re impressed.”
Caitlin smiled graciously. “Thank you for the recognition. Since the relevant parties are all here, let’s begin the official ceremony for the transfer. Please, follow me inside!”