Both women turned to look at the screen at the same time, their attention quickly followed by everyone else in the room. Yet for some reason, a wave of unease

washed over Sienna.

She glanced at Queenie, only to find Queenie already watching her. Queenie’s lips curled into a faint smile, and Sienna felt a cold sweat break out down her back as she hurriedly averted her eyes.

There was no way. That assistant had been sent out of the country overnight–it was impossible, absolutely impossible!

The entire hall was plunged into darkness, save for the glow of the big screen.

Awe Studios‘ logo appeared, the unmistakable emblem of Queenie’s company.

Music swelled, and the promotional video for the Tree of Life Collection began to play.

As the audience noticed the similar color palettes and the almost identical collection names, a murmur of speculation rippled through the crowd. People leaned in to whisper to their neighbors, while more than a few reporters, sensing scandal in the air, trained their cameras directly on Queenie seated in the very las

row.

this?” Fortune whispered, a sinking feeling in her gut.

had no time for

it down, now!” Panic crept into Sienna’s voice as she yanked the power cord from the computer, shutting it off. But the screen remained unchanged–the video kept playing as

Only then did her staff snap out of their stupor and scramble to find

in the control room, Stella lounged back with her legs crossed, calmly munching on an apple as she watched the chaos

monitors.

idiots,” Sienna’s voice echoed through the hall, drawing irritated frowns from more than a few

grip! Are you trying to make things worse?” Fortune hissed, gripping

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having her way–no one ever dared defy her. Now, humiliated in front of everyone at her own event, how

video finally ended, but before either of them could breathe a sigh

woman sat nervously, fidgeting with her hands. Her face was blurred, but her

it can’t be. She’s supposed to be out of the

fast that Fortune

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