The Spare Wife by Nadia Gordon

Chapter 55 There’s a Camera

This segment was a competition between the designers‘ different styles. There was no size restriction for the canvas, and every designer could come up with a draft of their own imagination. according to their understanding of their model’s style.

Since it was a live show about professionals, there was barely any fluff. The screen time was almost all for the contestants. They would have to hand in their first draft before four in the afternoon, and then they would start a discussion and merge things together,

In other words, the designers needed a lot of alone time to gain their inspiration. As the assistant, Abigail had to talk to the models and ask for their measurements to make things easier during the discussion. She and Luna weren’t in the same venue, so she didn’t have time to come up with

another sketch.

Once the host was gone, things in the hall got livelier. The designers were talking about the concept. Abigail was worried, but all she could do was follow Joan to her room. She then took out her notebook and tape measure. “Miss Palmer, I’ll need to take your measurements.”

Joan was in no hurry. Before the cameraman could come in, she leaned on the door and looked at Abigail. “Did Luna meet up with Sean last night? Tell me the truth, and I’ll give you fifteen grand.”

That’s probably her annual salary.

Abigail paused for a moment, then she looked at Joan calmly. “No. Mr. Graham is not her

tea.” Man, she thinks everyone likes Sean.

cup

of

No one here, so I don’t have to hide myself. She put on a scornful look. “So, you want more? Fine. How about seventy–five grand?” She paused and added, “If you refuse to talk, I have my own ways to find the answer I want,

not affect you.”

backing her up, she could bully

Abigail.

not about the money, Miss Palmer. I can’t just come up

from a better studio even if Luna fires you. You don’t want

Joan scoffed.

me seventy- five grand.” She’d rather refuse the money than collude with this woman. In fact, Joan was willing to give her that much money just to get close

felt humiliated, and she shoved Abigail away.

backward for a moment before she found her bearing. Furious, she looked at Joan, but she held her tongue. I need that

about to take Joan’s measurements, that woman took two steps back, contempt flaring in her eyes. “Did you even wash your hands? And is that tape clean? Buy a

any diseases from

really wanted to slap this woman and stomp on

enough to be assigned as her

not even an actual

one.

We’re at a resort. I’ll just tell the production team that you won’t be taking part in today’s segment.

longer polite.

“I’m telling Luna about this. You have a bad attitude, and you’re unprofessional. I can get rid of you

power. She heaved a

can you work with me before