Doted by Many: I became the Top-Tier Celebrity!-Chapter 496 - 495: Brother and Sister Together 1

She resealed the cap of the perfume, then pursed her lips and said, "This bottle of perfume does indeed have a problem."

What???

Everyone was immediately unsettled upon hearing this.

Even their gaze toward Maxim Ford changed.

"Didn’t you say there was no problem?"

"How is there a problem now? Miss Thorne, what exactly do you mean?"

Silas Cobb was anxious, fists clenched, and his brow furrowed into a somewhat sinister expression: "Miss Thorne, what on earth is going on? Since my wife fell unconscious because of Elsa’s perfume, can I accuse Elsa of selling counterfeit goods?"

Maxim Ford thoughtfully looked at the bottle of perfume, yet his expression didn’t change a bit, because he trusted Elsa’s products as always being up to quality standard.

At this moment, Tiana Thorne returned the perfume to Silas Cobb, her enchanting fox-like eyes sweeping over countless puzzled faces, finally landing on Silas Cobb.

"Mr. Fletcher, this bottle of perfume does indeed have a problem. It contains too many chemical components, and people with sensitive skin will have different adverse reactions from using it. Minor issues could be a cold or fever, major ones could be life-threatening."

"No wonder, no wonder... My wife has sensitive skin and could have an allergic reaction just by returning to the countryside, so, so..." At this point, he choked up, emotionally overwhelmed, gripping the perfume tightly, almost in tears.

Tiana Thorne quickly reassured him, "Don’t worry, your wife only sprayed it once. I believe the doctors at the hospital are capable of curing her. She will indeed wake up. Now, the most important thing is to trace the origin of this bottle of perfume."

Silas Cobb stopped sobbing, looking at her with some confusion, "Isn’t this just Elsa’s perfume?"

Everyone had the same doubt in their hearts, not understanding what this meant...

Tiana Thorne glanced at her brother, revealing a gentle, sweet smile.

Maxim Ford had a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, yet it showed his doting affection, as if saying to her, "Go ahead, whatever happens, I’ve got your back."

Afterward, Tiana Thorne retracted her gaze, looked at the parties involved, lightly pursed her lips, and gently said in a voice he could accept, "This is indeed the bottle of Elsa’s Star Sky No.3 Water perfume, but the perfume inside has been replaced."

"What?"

The guests felt that this situation was incredibly unbelievable, more tumultuous than reading a novel.

"This matter may not just be a commercial dispute; we need to involve law enforcement to assist with the investigation. Someone is manufacturing Elsa perfume bottles and producing fake perfumes in large quantities to make profits through deception, using illegal methods to infiltrate Elsa’s supply chains. Now, Elsa is also a victim and can seek legal assistance with you to protect their rights."

Oh my god...

This matter is so complex, who’s behind all of this? Are they insane for money?

Some people began to analyze from a business perspective: "It could be a rival company of Elsa or an enemy of Mr. Ford, aiming to damage the reputation of Elsa."

"It could also be someone who understands fragrance-making very well, using similar raw materials to create this toxic water for huge profits."

"The business world is indeed like a battlefield, so dark."

"However, as long as the truth of this matter is uncovered, the villains will definitely be brought to justice."

"Yes, indeed."

Maxim Ford, who hadn’t spoken all along, lightly coughed, adjusted the black frame of his glasses. His voice was cold and strong, with a slight narrowing of his eyes that instantly commanded respect and obedience from everyone.

"Thank you to all friends and media companions for attending tonight’s banquet and witnessing the ten-year brand of Elsa. As for those behind the scenes, Elsa will never let them go. I will invite all victims to seek the truth with me."

Everyone applauded, and at that moment, Elsa regained its innocence. Saying such words at a banquet like this, surely those behind the scenes must be trembling by now.

Afterward, Maxim Ford’s assistant Felix Grant said, "Let the banquet continue."

This farce ended amid the cheers of the crowd.

Everyone thought Tiana Thorne would head home, but she went to Bill’s side, took the child’s hand, and escorted them out of the banquet hall.

"Sweetheart, I must thank you for the trust you showed in me earlier."

"Sister was amazing all along."

Tiana Thorne smiled, a gentle and entrancing moment, more beautiful than tonight’s starry sky, and lightly rubbed his little nose. "Rest assured, sister has already made a wish. When you return to the hospital, mom will wake up."

Silas Cobb was very moved upon hearing this: "Miss Thorne, thank you for your comfort."

"This isn’t just comfort; consider it a free reading I did for your wife," Tiana Thorne lightly shook her head, speaking with a serious tone.

Silas Cobb was taken aback, somewhat incredulous, "Rumor has it you’re a master of fortune-telling, is it true?"

Tiana Thorne waved goodbye to the children, then said to him, meaningfully, "Believe and it becomes real."

Silas Cobb looked at her two sweet dimples, this time choosing to believe, his eyes full of sincerity, saying word by word, "Thank you."

She gently nodded, accepting this with a "Goodbye."

"Mm, goodbye."

Bill held his brother’s hand and looked at her, happily waving, "Pretty sister, goodbye."

"Goodbye, little darlings." Tiana Thorne smiled warmly again.

Until the three had walked quite far, she withdrew her gaze and took a step back, just as she was about to turn, she saw Maxim Ford approaching from the side.

She walked over in small steps, lifted her head, and couldn’t help but smile looking at his handsome face: "Brother~"

"Why did you do an endorsement for Elsa without consulting me first?" He asked sounding displeased, but there wasn’t a trace of reproach in his expression. His lips still carried a hint of affection, and the slight dimple on his cheek was attractively charming.

Tiana Thorne playfully teased, "Your company had such a big issue and you didn’t inform me at all; I am your sister, after all."

Upon finishing her words, she suddenly recalled her third brother, her eyes twinkling as she blinked and smiled with a bit of a cheeky and mischievous manner: "Brother, shouldn’t you just openly find me a bodyguard brother? Why sneak around?"

"Bodyguard... brother?" Maxim Ford looked at her with some confusion, his deep voice also paused, and then he asked, "When did this happen?"

Tiana Thorne was stunned: "You didn’t know?"

Maxim Ford knitted his long eyebrows: "Should I have known?"

"Wasn’t my bodyguard arranged by you?"

Maxim Ford was silent for a few seconds, then very seriously shook his head, his voice very gentle: "I didn’t."

Aha???