Chapter 17: Her Weakness

Chapter 17: Her Weakness

The film set bustled with activity as Imogen, the brand director, arrived early to oversee the setup. Her years of collaboration had forged a seamless understanding with her longtime partners–the photographer Alex and the makeup artist Charlie. Together, they transformed her visions into reality.

As the arrangements took shape, Imogen’s watch ticked towards 9:00, the agreed–upon start time. An anxious half–hour passed, and Sarah and her team were not seen. The assistant had already nudged them once.

Photographer Alex adjusted his camera, muttering with a hint of exasperation, “Sarah’s acting like quite the prima donna.”

The makeup artist, Charlie, scoffed in response, “No surprises there. Coming back from abroad with an air of entitlement. If she wants to flaunt her diva persona, what can we do? Can we even replace her? Not even Imogen, given Mr. Marshall’s involvement.”

The truth was known to all: Mr. Marshall had handpicked Sarah.

While Imogen held the authority to change the brand’s spokesperson under normal

circumstances, Sarah was an exception.

Even if Sarah’s behavior bordered on arrogance, they had to endure it.

Frustrated. Imogen dialed Ylah’s number, her patience wearing thin. The call rang, and then the disheartening beep of a hung–up call came.

Charlie frowned, irritation coloring his tone, “They’re pushing boundaries. Backed by Mr. Marshall, they’re ignoring you.”

Minutes dragged by without an explanation for their tardiness. Imogen dialed again and only to be met with silence on the other end.

again,

“They’ll probably arrive by noon. You

quirks. Ylah’s plan had been apparent from the outset of

She’s been working abroad for just a few

you. Dinner’s on me next time,” Imogen

head out.”

Alex and Charlie left the studio.

remained, instructing her assistant to fetch her laptop and settle in the

the door diverted her attention. Checking her watch, it was

“Director Forbes, Miss Page, and her team

see them.”

packed it into her bag, and

she approached. “Director Forbes, my apologies for

Her

  1. me of your calls. I’ll certainly

was no true

for the inconvenience. There

I was

tone cooling, “Director Forbes, what do you mean by

it sounds

us earlier if you weren’t planning

I attempted to call Director Willy

assuming it was your assistant’s oversight. Hence, I felt it necessary to wait for you

Sarah’s expressions wavered at Imogen’s candid explanation.

I’ll be on my way. Etrust

walked away, laptop

and Sarah exchanged glances, watching Imogen’s departing figure, their faces

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