As the three of them were about to leave, Bill suddenly called out to Kelly, his tone laced with curiosity. "What brand of perfume were you wearing before?"
Kelly's heart sank. A flicker of panic crossed her face, but she forced a smile and stammered, "Uh… I don't remember. I'll have to check when I get home."
She was too rattled to come up with a convincing lie and could only dodge the question.
As Kelly and the others got into the car, Bill's expression grew darker. Frustration simmered beneath the surface as he turned to Paul. "Get me reps from every major perfume brand. I want them to bring every scent they've got. I'm picking out a few bottles."
By the time Ruby returned, the hallway outside the parlor was packed with people waiting in line.
At the very end of the queue, a red-ha
