"Jesus!" I jump back, my hand flying to my chest as I face Vandiver "I apologize, miss.""Mr. Van... I am just going into the next store to buy raw formulation materials," I say, pointing aggressively at the glass storefront. Honestly, sometimes he acts like I’m an escaped convict.He nods sharply and steps back toward the car while I walk into the fragrant interior of the shop. The air is an intoxicating mix of absolute jasmine, rich amber, and distilled alcohol."Good morning, miss," a voice calls out."Good morning." My throat tightens, my heart gaining a frantic new beat as I take in the rows of premium imported perfumes on the right and the massive shelves of raw chemical bases, essential oils, and amber glass bottles on the left."How can I assist you today?""I need the foundational elements required to formulate custom fragrances. I am designing a small initial line—a heavy focus on Madagascar vanilla, whipped cream acco
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