Chapter 721

Arianna's attention was captivated by the man on the television screen, not by his charm or his audacity in retorting to Lily. It was his boldness in saying such a thing in front of so many people, including Alexander, that intrigued her. He was either incredibly bold or confident in his own power.

"That guy… Isn't he…" Eloise narrowed her eyes, her voice trailing off. The man looked familiar. As a former actress with a wide network of contacts, she had met many people, both during her career and after marrying Joseph and befriending the wives of wealthy men and business associates. She had known far more people than Arianna.

"Mom, do you know him?" Arianna asked excitedly, noticing her mother's recognition.

Eloise hesitated. "He looks familiar; I think I've met him, but I can't place him."

"Think again!" Arianna urged anxiously. "He must be incredibly powerful to provoke Alexander and La Beauté Group publicly. You can't have forgotten someone like him!"

"You're right," Eloise nodded, but Arianna's anxiety only made her more confused.

"He said he's from the Perfumers' Society! Could he be the president or vice president?"

Arianna glanced back at the TV, trying to jog her mother's memory. "If he weren't important within the Perfumers' Society, he wouldn't dare do this."

"No!" Eloise corrected immediately. "The president is an old man, and I don't think he's the vice president either. Is he a new talent?" Eloise's knowledge of the industry was limited, and her headache worsened.

"Forget it. I'm going upstairs to sleep." Exhausted, she rubbed her temples and climbed the stairs. Turning a corner, she saw a picture and gasped. "Oh, right! He's Noah Richards!"

Hearing this, Arianna sprang up and rushed upstairs. "Mom, you remember him? Noah Richards? Could he be from the Richards family of Kingsland?"

The connection clicked in Arianna's mind—not through brilliance, but through Noah's confident demeanor and surname. The most influential Richards family was, indeed, from Kingsland. Everything fell into place. His family's power could rival La Beauté Group.

Eloise nodded. "You're right. It's them!"

Arianna's excitement was overwhelming. She couldn't believe Noah was from the Kingsland Richards family! She had searched for a suitable partner, believing no one could surpass Alexander's influence, even through an arranged marriage. Now, she felt that fate had finally provided the perfect match.