Chapter 1982: Chapter 1918: Involving Confidential Information
These people all have a strong sense of superiority, believing they are much better than Chiang Xiao. They are certain that Chiang Xiao’s participation in this competition must be due to some inside connection or sheer luck.
In any case, no one believes in her abilities.
They speak about Chiang Xiao with disdain in their voices.
There are even a few who harbor covert malice against her.
Mr. Wen Li listened but didn’t say much; he simply instructed Pheng Fei: "Arthur, go and bring Chiang Xiao over."
"Yes, Father." Pheng Fei was about to leave when a maid rushed in.
She exclaimed in a flustered manner, "Something’s wrong, someone has broken into the room where the perfume samples are kept."
"What? Who dares to be so bold?" Mr. Wen Li’s expression changed instantly.
"Sir, I-I-I don’t know, I saw the door closed and felt something was wrong. Sir had previously instructed that the door should remain open to disperse the fragrance with someone guarding it, but I just saw the door tightly shut, so I came to report to you immediately without going to check further."
Pheng Fei’s heart skipped a beat.
Everyone in the manor knows that area is a restricted zone, not to be approached casually, and the Perfume Experiment Hall is supposed to be opened periodically to air out, equipped with security mechanisms. Generally, no one dares to barge in.
Anyone unfamiliar with the situation who went there certainly isn’t from the manor.
If not a thief, then... one of the invited guests.
He scanned the room quickly; all the contestants are here, except for Chiang Xiao.
Unable to find Chiang Xiao before, could it really be her?
No matter who it is, the Perfume Laboratory is quite crucial, and while outsiders don’t know, insiders are aware that yesterday, three newly formulated perfumes were placed there.
Competitors have sent people to try and steal their new products before, so hearing an intrusion now raises Pheng Fei’s concern.
"Father, I’ll go and check."
"Arthur, let’s go together. Green will come as well; Green is skilled, and if the intruder is dangerous, we’re worried about you going alone," Tina said, racing toward the door in a hurry.
"Please be seated, everyone. We’ll handle this matter and be back shortly," Mr. Wen Li also stood up, nodding to the others.
"By all means, Mr. Wen Li, make sure to catch the person," Luna said.
"If it’s a thief, we can’t let them get away," Wilson quickly added.
They were all subtly excited, wanting to follow and see the commotion, but knowing Mr. Wen Li’s territory, they dared not act without his consent.
Mr. Wen Li, along with Green and Pheng Fei, hastily proceeded toward the area.
On the way, Mr. Wen Li spoke sternly, "Have the Butler bring reinforcements; we can’t let them escape."
"Understood."
Soon, the Butler, informed of the situation, arrived with a group, and they all rushed to the Perfume Laboratory.
Tina was the fastest to arrive.
A maid stood watch in a corner. Seeing Tina approach, she quickly stood up, rubbing her hands nervously, "Miss Tina, what should we do now?"
"Open the lock immediately, and once unlocked, step aside," Tina said quietly.
"Yes."
The maid pulled out a key and unlocked the door, then turned and ran.
Tina stood outside, gazing at the door, a contemptuous smile spreading across her lips. Then she loudly addressed the doorway, "Hey! Who’s in there? Come out immediately!"