The trainees whispered among themselves.

"Ashley was worse. Her makeup was a hot mess, and who knows how she looked on camera?"

"The photographer was all over Freya and Debra. Us? We were just cannon fodder for the real stars."

Eve looked down at the food on her plate and felt her appetite vanish. She pushed her chair back and started to stand.

Freya, noticing Eve's retreat, called out, "Eve, don't be silly. Our meals are portioned for a reason. If you don't eat now, you'll be famished all night. And if you cave and snack later, you know it'll go straight to your hips." Eve's face fell. She was starving, but the thought of the camera adding ten pounds made her stomach churn. With a sigh, she sank back into her chair and began to poke at her food half-heartedly.

Across town, Juan was staring intently at a photograph in his office. It was a candid shot of him and Debra, who was eating her cake.

Joe walked in, breaking the silence.

"Sir, there's news about Mrs. Nichols."

"Where has she been staying lately?"

"Tidefall Towers. Her house was sold, and the Frazier family's assets are gone. It seems Mrs. Nichols might be in some financial trouble."

started working as

echoed,

known Debra had any

with the Fraizer Group gone under," Joe suggested. "Life must be tough for her right now." Juan

so?" Juan asked

Nichols is

luck. It's the perfect time to swoop in." Joe caught himself

and you should think of a way to be that someone."

should I do

pursued anyone

his head, thinking. "Well, I have no idea. Maybe get the '36 Strategies of

"What is that?"

guiding people to love.

me a

"Okay."

out his phone and

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