Midnight Mist

Extra Part (Again)

A Business Visit to the Skincare Factory

The next morning, the air in Bali was warm and calm as Luna and Gwen prepared to head to their skincare factory. Luna checked her notes one last time, excitement mixing with nerves. This wasn't her first time developing and formulating skincare products, but this is the first time she would launch it as her own brand with Gwen.

Gwen secretly held her hand and squeezed it gently. "I can't believe we are finally here, Luna." She said, and Luna nodded, sharing the same emotions.

It wasn't just any skincare line—it was their creation with a purpose to help others, especially the tobacco farmers who have already become the suppliers for Gwen's family's business for decades. The new laws affected the cigarette industry so they needed to find the best way to help the farmers because they were the ones who would be affected the most. With dedicated research, formulations, and testing for months, they were convinced that tobacco extract as the key ingredient had proven to be revolutionary for their product's anti-aging benefits.

Gwen was soon entering her business mode, after having a light breakfast her phone buzzed with updates from their marketing team. As the leader and face of their beauty company, she managed the business end, ensuring everything ran smoothly.

Antares was in the living room, holding Eden who was still half-asleep and babbling softly. "We'll handle things here," he said, his voice reassuring. As the main investor in Luna and Gwen's venture, he felt a deep sense of pride in supporting their dreams. "You two go crush it at the factory."

Luna smiled at her husband, then turned to Grace, who was already dressed and ready for another fun day in Bali. "Be good, okay? We'll be back soon."

Grace grinned. "Eomma and Mommy Gwen don't need to worry. We'll have fun!"

With a final wave, Luna and Gwen headed out, determined to ensure everything at the factory was perfect for the launch.

***

The scent of fresh herbs and natural extracts filled the air as Luna and Gwen stepped into their bustling skincare factory. Workers carefully processed the tobacco leaves in one section while others mixed the final batches of product.

Luna immediately made her way to the lab, where the tobacco extract was being tested for purity and potency. She carefully inspected the samples, her eyes sharp with focus. "Let's run one more quality check," she told the lab technician, who nodded and began the process.

Meanwhile, Gwen spoke with the production team, overseeing the packaging process. She had a sharp eye for details, ensuring everything aligned with their brand's image. "Make sure the labels are perfectly aligned, and double-check the batch numbers," she instructed. Her leadership was steady and commanding, ensuring the business side was under control.

After running the final tests, Luna met up with Gwen near the packaging line. "The formula looks perfect," Luna said with relief and pride in her voice. "The tobacco extract is stable, and the results are even better than we expected."