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.”

shoot. Since there was

accustomed to Imogen’s meticulous work ethic.

“Well, something important must

“What’s that?”

my makeup artist 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 photography. My personal makeup artist is well–versed in my skin’s needs and can ensure the best outcome.”

it a minor request, “You don’t need to

regardless 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. Failing to inform you could easily be

point is

to explain this miner detail to Troy, yet Imogen hadn’t informed him about canceling the shoot. The implications were apparent, but Troy implicitly trusted Imogen’s judgment and work ethic forged over years of

he resumed his work.

day, Sarah and her team arrived promptly on set, and the

makeup impeccable and wardrobe on point,

a new predicament unfolded–a clash erupted between the makeup artist

Chapter 18. Confrontation

personal makeup artist.

Forbes, please come to the makeup room.” An assistant rushed to inform Imogen. Concerned, Imogen set aside her magazine and headed toward

with a frazzled expression, her voice laden with worry, “Ms. Forbes, you’re just in time. Ms. Page has brought her own makeup artist, and they’re having a heated disagreement over

“Director Forbes, allow me to introduce you to Ms. Marian–Sarah’s personal makeup artist. You may

rolled her

greeted

Ms. Page is accustomed to working with her preferred makeup artist. However, why was the agreed–upon styling

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