Chapter 1555
No.1
“I don’t believe those rumors,” Victoria countered, her voice dripping with false sincerity. “She’s incredibly gifted. You’ll see when you meet her. You’ll understand.” She turned. “Isadora, let’s go change.” Her agent, Isadora Vasquez, nodded and guided her away.
Eleven stunned supermodels were left in her wake. The organizer had kept the lead model a secret. They’d all assumed it was a global superstar. Not some unknown rookie.
No.2
A nobody stealing the spotlight from true icons? Unforgivable.
Seraphina Delacroix, the most famous model present, studied Victoria. She seemed familiar. That girl from the Chanel finale... Isabella Montgomery had stolen Victoria’s moment then. Now, she’d snatched the Auto Show’s top role. She was always eclipsing Victoria.
No.3
The sharp click of heels echoed in the hallway. Seraphina’s eyes narrowed. “Let’s teach her a lesson.” Unified nods answered her. A common enemy united them.
The door swung open. Isabella Montgomery entered. She wore sleek black bell-bottom trousers and a crimson crop top. Her presence was electric, commanding the room. Hostile glares followed her every move. She ignored them completely. Her gaze was fixed ahead, dismissive of the gathered royalty of the fashion world. She moved toward her designated vanity.
No.4
A timid makeup artist approached. “Good afternoon, Ms. Montgomery. I’m your assigned artist for today. These are your accessories.” She laid out a pair of earrings, a watch, and other items.
“Leave us,” Seraphina commanded the artist. She advanced, her coterie of tall, blonde, blue-eyed models forming a formidable wall around Isabella. Their combined height and fury created an intimidating atmosphere.
No.5
The makeup artist fled, seeking refuge in a corner.
From the changing room doorway, Victoria watched. A sly smile touched her lips. Crossing Seraphina Delacroix was a fatal mistake. Isabella was finished.