If offending the Moran family for the sake of a minor celebrity was the result, whether for American Express[AMEX] Company or the person behind the scenes, it was not good news. It was better to let things settle down and pretend this hadn't happened.
It seemed to be the case. Laila waited for several days and indeed didn't receive any related messages. Her desire for a battle finally settled down.
However, she ignited again, while the rumors hadn't completely died down. The reason was simple: Victoria's Secret took advantage of the scandal to release several sets of photos she had shot as a Victoria's Secret model.
Successful businessmen not only needed to promote themselves but also needed to seize opportunities. Just like when Laila's fan sit-in protest attracted media attention, the producers of "Rush Hour" took advantage of her moment in the spotlight to gain some momentum for the movie, riding on her popularity.
This time, Victoria's Secret did the same. Seizing the moment when media attention was on Laila once again, they released several sets of photos she had shot as a model for Victoria's Secret.
As a fashion figure, Laila's photos received praise internally at Victoria's Secret. Especially the last set of photos taken in a horror-themed park, it was a stroke of genius. It miraculously merged two completely unrelated and even contrasting atmospheres, creating an effect that far exceeded simple addition, leading to a surge in attention.
Looking at those photos, you couldn't think of anything besides the beauty of the models' bodies. Your gaze, your mind, and your thoughts were immediately captivated by the impact and charm exuded by the photos. It was a soul-stirring allure, a treasure that should be displayed as art.
Such praise wasn't just from Moran's subordinate media outlets, but from various fashion magazines and many fashion bigwigs. They believed Laila had opened a new realm for them, showing that fashion could have such impactful expressions.
If helping Burberry with promotional photos acknowledged Laila's photography skills in the fashion world, then this photoshoot for Victoria's Secret added a shining layer of "photographer" aura to her.
A good photographer could capture the existing charm and elevate it. A true photographer could turn the mundane into the magical, capturing miracles that shook the soul through the lens.
The photography world agreed on this point. When Laila initially shot for Janet and Burberry, she was merely using her lens to capture and enhance existing beauty. This ability showcased her strong photography skills and her knack for finding beauty.
But this time, her work had a soul, something thought-provoking. If such work couldn't be considered art, then it was hard to imagine what could be.
Not only in the fashion and photography industries but when these photos appeared in fashion magazines and promotional materials, women who saw them went wild. They eagerly added Victoria's Secret to their shopping lists.
A woman's pursuit of beauty knows no bounds. Many of them, upon seeing the photos, realized for the first time how lingerie could add so much charm. If a piece of lingerie could make them feel sexy, what more did they need?
Not just women, men went crazy too. Countless people collected the Victoria's Secret promotional photos from magazines and catalogs.
Of course, it was the women wearing Victoria's Secret that drove them crazy. The Victoria's Secret models were sexy, alluring, and carried an irresistible charm, like they had their halo, making it impossible to look away.
In a short period, Victoria's Secret's sales skyrocketed to an astonishing level. The stunning results had the company's employees in a frenzy. Those who once thought hiring a child for promotional planning was a mistake were now silent because the facts proved that their big boss, Leslie, had made an undeniably correct decision.
The Victoria's Secret models used this opportunity to astonish everyone. Besides the already famous models like Bündchen and Heidi, even the other models featured in the photos caught the attention of other famous brands. Invitations for runway shows came pouring in as if they were handing out money, leaving other models who were still struggling to make a living green with envy.
If there was even a chance, they would willingly pay any price to have Laila photograph them, but unfortunately, the threshold to approach her was too high. They couldn't even find an opportunity to get close to her.
In the photography world, Laila was a rising star. In the fashion world, she was a magician who turned things into gold. In the modeling world, she was a star maker. Anyone she photographed turned into a star.
And this fame wasn't just simple fame; terms like "popular" and "sought-after" couldn't even fully describe it. Look at Roy, who was nothing before. After one advertisement, he became the golden boy in the eyes of advertisers. Now he was being invited to endorse various products by multiple companies, with endorsement fees completely disproportionate to his status as a B-list actor.
All of this was thanks to Laila's skillful promotion. Her managers listened to her and were cautious with various invitations. Otherwise, Roy's popularity could have skyrocketed even further. Of course, he wasn't aware of this.
In an instant, countless people started paying attention to Laila. Numerous luxury brands were secretly eager to establish connections with her. These people realized that ordinary intermediaries wouldn't catch her eye, only through personal connections could they "reluctantly" secure work.
Look at Burberry and Victoria's Secret, Which one of them didn't get an opportunity through her family's connections? Even though she had only had two "small trials," everyone could see her immense brand promotion ability. With that, it was worth spending a large sum of money to have her on board.
As a result, Janet and Oswald suddenly found themselves surrounded by people, constantly dealing with various social interactions. However, they weren't naive. After a little investigation, they quickly understood the motives behind these interactions. Other people might have been excited by such attention, but who were they? Their wealth was measured in billions, and they were not easily enticed by small gains. Moreover, money wasn't the most important thing; they cared more about Laila's well-being and interests. While receiving gratitude from others was nice, if it meant trading Laila's health, they'd rather not.
So, they rejected anything that could be rejected. Those with better relationships were declined for reasons such as Laila's ongoing contract with Victoria's Secret and her involvement in a new movie, which left her no time for additional commitments.
As a result, the Moran family had to deal with a lot of commotion before finally rejecting all these propositions. But that's a story for later, for now, let's leave it aside.