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.”

her to halt the shoot. Since there was no filming,

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

tone hinted at a veiled smirk, “Well, something important must have come up. By the way,

“What’s that?”

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

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

trivial, but proper communication is key in work, 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

point is valid.”

Imogen hadn’t informed him about canceling the shoot. The implications were apparent, but Troy implicitly trusted Imogen’s judgment and work ethic

call, he resumed his

her team arrived promptly on set, and the arrangements from

and wardrobe on point, Sarah began shooting.

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

Chapter 18. Confrontation

personal makeup artist.

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

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

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 the Miss World Competition.”

her eyes discreetly.

Mira greeted

nodded, then turned to Ylah, her tone diplomatic, “Director Willy, I understand that Ms. Page

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