Chapter 49: Chapter 49: She Wants 100,000 Yuan
The Quinn Family was greatly affected by this matter.
To avoid arousing Nora Northwood’s suspicion, Jasper Sinclair did not continue targeting them.
Life seemed to return to its original state.
On this day, Nora Northwood and Lily Sloan decided to meet with a video blogger to discuss a collaboration, and they chose a café for their meeting.
Holding the newly developed product, she sat nervously at the table.
After waiting for about half an hour, a young woman with a high ponytail came in. Seeing Lily Sloan stand up, she ran over with a smile in her eyes.
"Hello, nice to meet you for the first time. I’m the blogger ’Little Zhang Can’t Get Enough Food’ you’re supposed to discuss collaboration with. My name is Tanya Stewart."
She introduced herself confidently.
Compared to her cold appearance, her personality was endearingly sweet and soft.
"Hello, my name is Nora Northwood, and this is my friend Lily Sloan, who is also my partner."
They shook hands, then went straight to the point.
After sitting down, Nora introduced her product. Besides having a pleasant aroma, the sachet also had a calming effect.
Thanks to Nora’s meticulous blending, it wasn’t as intense as perfume, leaving a subtle herbal fragrance that lingered when worn.
Tanya Stewart smacked her lips a few times, impressed by Nora’s craftsmanship.
"But with such skills, why don’t you consider collaborating with a perfume brand? Wouldn’t that earn you more?" she asked out of sheer curiosity.
Although the sachets smelled good, people rarely bought such items nowadays; she was willing to promote it simply because she liked it.
Nora and Lily exchanged a smile.
"Indeed, nowadays people prefer perfume, but aren’t sachets our most traditional craft?"
With just a simple statement, Tanya Stewart was stunned, but she soon smiled and shook hands with her again: "I’ll take on this business, and I’ll also be your friend."
Indeed, we can’t abandon traditional culture. They have perfume abroad, but we have our sachets, which are just as impressive.
The three reached an agreement, and Tanya Stewart was eager to start promoting the sachets for them, almost impatient to get to work.
Upon leaving the café, the two didn’t rush to go back, planning to do some window shopping instead.
Suddenly, Nora Northwood’s phone rang. Seeing May Lawrence’s call, she didn’t want to pick up, but after two or three persistent calls, she had no choice.
Licking her lips, she felt a wave of bitterness in her heart but eventually pressed the answer button.
"Mom, what’s up?" she tried to keep her tone calm.
"Nora dear, I just wanted to ask how you’ve been." May Lawrence hesitated as she spoke.
Nora sighed upon hearing this. She knew there was no way May Lawrence was just asking about her well-being: "Is there something you need? Just say it."
"It’s nothing serious." May fidgeted, unsure of how to begin, and Quentin Ford, next to her, gave her a nudge, urging her to speak faster: "Well, mom’s sick and needs money for treatment. Mr. Ford gathered all the money at home, but we’re still short ten thousand. I wanted to ask if you could..."
"Ten thousand? Mom, have you ever thought about whether I have that ability?" Nora felt a sharp pain in her heart. Did May Lawrence see her as nothing but a cash machine?
"Mom knows it’s not easy for you, isn’t your husband’s family there? The doctor said if this illness isn’t treated quickly, it might..."
With a sigh, May Lawrence’s words sounded truly pitiful.
Tears welled up in her eyes, unsure if it was due to sadness or the thought of May Lawrence being ill that made her feel heartache.