Chapter 18: Confrontation

After the meeting concluded, Troy leaned back in his chair, massaging his temples to ease the

tension.

Just then, his phone chimed.

Troy picked it up and glanced at the caller ID before answering, “Hello.”

“Mr. Marshall, are you at the office? I need to speak with you.”

Troy glanced at his calendar, his eyebrows furrowing. “Did you finish filming that quickly today?”

Sarah hesitated on the other end, her voice tinged with an unusual edge, “Well, about that… there. was actually no filming today.”

“No filming? Why?” Troinquired.

During a brief restroom break earlier, he had noticed that Imogen’s office was locked up–indicative of her absence from work.

Considering her dedication to on–site supervision during shoots, it was unusual for her to cancel a filming day.

“When we arrived at the studio, Ms. Forbes abruptly informed us that the shoot, was postponed due to an urgent matter. She left without further explanation, catching us off guard.”

reason for her to halt the shoot. Since there was no filming, why don’t you come to the

years, Troy had grown accustomed to Imogen’s meticulous work ethic. It seemed improbable

must have come up. By the way, Mr. Marshall,

“What’s that?”

to accompany me for the shoot. Since returning from abroad, my skin has been acting up. I’m concerned that the makeup artist from New York might not be familiar with my skin conditions, resulting in subpar makeup and

minor request, “You don’t need to run such matters by me.”

of the scale. During collaborations, mutual respect, and sincerity are vital. I’m quite invested in this endorsement, and it’s only fitting that I treat everything with utmost seriousness.

is

canceling the shoot. The implications were apparent, but Troy

the call, he resumed his

day, Sarah and her team arrived promptly on set,

and wardrobe on

a new predicament unfolded–a clash erupted between the makeup artist and Sarah’s

Chapter 18. Confrontation

personal makeup artist.

to the makeup room.” An assistant rushed to inform Imogen. Concerned, Imogen set aside

with worry, “Ms. Forbes, you’re just in time. Ms. Page has brought her own makeup

toward the woman beside her, “Director Forbes, allow me to introduce you to Ms. Marian–Sarah’s personal makeup artist. You may have heard of her; she’s the official makeup artist for

rolled her

greeted Ingen.

tone diplomatic, “Director Willy, I understand that Ms. Page is accustomed to working with her preferred makeup artist. However, why was the

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