Chapter 417 - The Winner Is… (2/2)

The judges rated the other contestants' perfumes very quickly, but they gathered in front of Anya's perfume for a very long time.

It was perfect…

Words couldn't describe this extraordinary work. It was non-alcohol, a typical perfume made by Anya, but the aroma was still very refreshing.

”I really like this perfume. Number 6 deserves to be the winner.”

”I agree. Number 6 deserves to be champion.”

After negotiating the results of the third round and choosing the winner, one of the judges finally delivered it to the presenter.

Before announcing the names of the winners, the presenter thanked the sponsors and advertisements that had helped organize this event.

And finally, it's time to announce the winner…

”The judges have decided that today's winner is… Number 6, Anya Tedjasukmana!”

Anya covered her mouth with both hands.

She couldn't believe this!

Was she the winner? Was this not a dream?

Anya was silent in her place, making the presenter have to call her again. ”Anya Tedjasukmana, please come on to the stage,” the call  finally made Anya conscious.

She received a bouquet of flowers to the applause of everyone who was there. Tears streamed down Anya's face. She tried to calm herself down while delivering her victory speech.

”Thank you for this perfume competition, for giving me a very valuable learning opportunity. Thank you for the award that has been given by the judges for me. Thank you for considering me worthy to be the winner,” Anya bowed to the judges to show her gratitude.

”Since when did you like the world of perfumery?” The presenter got the information regarding Anya and asked on purpose.

”Since I was young, I always saw my mother struggling to make her perfume and made me fall in love with the same world. My mother is also a parfumeur. When I was 10 years old, my mother was injured and lost her sense of smell so she couldn't make perfume anymore. Since then, my biggest dream has been to become a parfumeur like my mother,” tears streamed down Anya's face again when talking about her mother, but a big smile appeared on her lips.

”Has your mother also come to support you today? Who is she?” The emcee asked.

From afar, Anya could see her mother shaking her head. She understood that her mother didn't want to show her face in front of everyone since it was injured by the explosion that day.

She came to support her daughter today wearing a turban, sunglasses and a mask.

Galih stared at Diana. He was also happy for Anya's victory. Diana had raised her daughter very well.

Even after the accident that caused Diana unable to make perfume anymore, she was still able to educate her daughter to be this great, and even won a perfume competition at a very young age.

Indah followed Galih's point of view and saw that her husband was looking at Diana. Her hands were clenched tightly at her sides.

She still had a missing daughter, but the illegitimate daughter of Galih and Diana was so great that she won this competition.

Why?

Why did all of this have to happen?

”My mother is the inventor of Amore, Diana Hutama. Even if you don't remember it, I'm sure you remember the perfume she made. How many people here use my mother's perfume?” Anya asked aloud.

Many of the spectators raised their hands.

”With such a great mother, it's no wonder you are so talented. Once again, congratulations to Anya Tedjasukmana on winning this competition. To Diana Hutama, I also congratulate you on your extraordinary daughter,” said the host with a smile.

Amidst the crowd, Diana shed tears of pride. Aiden was also very happy because his wife managed to win the victory.

Meanwhile, Keara felt so angry…

One of the staff pointed out that time was running out and that it had to be continued with the prize-handing procession so the emcee asked the final question, ”Is there anything you want to say? Maybe a few words for the people who have supported you today,”