On the very same day all these events were unfolding, Ashley was surprised to see that five different magazines had sent invites asking for Sophie to grace the front cover of their upcoming season's editions.
In stark contrast to poor Amber, who was facing the disappointment of losing contracts one after the other, Sophie seemed to possess a remarkable charm. Ashley couldn't help but feel astonished by Sophie's knack for effortlessly turning situations in her favor.
Sophie's journey back to the spotlight was no longer something Nathan could obstruct. With all the magazine invitations pouring in, Nathan began to doubt whether keeping Sophie on hold was the right decision.
Ashley, eager to share the news, went to Nathan with the stack of magazine invites and started discussing the best opportunities for Sophie's career.
However, her plans were interrupted by Amber, who was comfortably seated in Nathan's office chair. "Haven't we already settled on the fact that we shouldn't be taking any jobs for her? Are you disregarding what I said?!" she questioned sharply.
Inside, Ashley couldn't help but smirk. "Let's go with E-Style," Nathan suggested, as he picked one of the most prestigious magazines, addressing Ashley with a firm decision.
"Nathan! What about the promise you made to me?!" Amber exclaimed, her voice filled with frustration and disbelief.
"Babe, everything I do is for your sake," Nathan explained, his voice serious and reassuring. "Think about it. The uproar over the video has already drawn enough criticism. We just need Sophie to make a public appearance and clear up that we ended things long ago. Then, our relationship won't look like an affair; it'll just be seen as a regular couple's story. People online will understand they were mistaken and might even feel sorry for you. After that, anything you do will be more acceptable. I'm paving the way for you," he concluded, hoping to calm Amber's worries.
Nathan went on, "There's not much time before the top ten model awards. This is your quickest shot at making a fresh start. When you return, do you think Sophie will have any ground left to stand on?"
Hearing this, Amber's anger quickly faded. "Only you could come up with such a clever plan that leaves no stone unturned," she admitted.
Nathan was completely unaware that Ashley had already joined forces with Sophie.
Their plotting soon made its way to Sophie's attention.
"Those two are trying to use you to clean up their mess. What are you going to do about it?" Ashley asked, curious about how Sophie planned to avoid getting caught up in Nathan's scheme.
"Help me turn down the offer. If Nathan asks, just tell him I'm not feeling well," Sophie responded.
Choosing one magazine out of five, only to have to quickly turn down the other four, didn't seem quite right. Still, Ashley understood the necessity of the situation.
Until now, Ashley had been impressed by how Sophie skillfully sidestepped every obstacle thrown her way.
Calmly and with ease, Sophie shifted the responsibility back to Beck.
When Amber discovered this, she was nearly beside herself with frustration. She slapped her hands on the table and told Ashley, "It's obvious she did that intentionally!"
"Well, Miss Amber, just how willing do you think a model would be to cooperate if her fiancé was taken away, and all her work opportunities are being blocked?" Ashley wanted to say it out loud , but stopped herself
After listening to everything, Nathan gently patted Amber's back to offer some comfort. He then looked at Ashley and instructed, "Get Sophie to meet with me!"
Ashley responded, "I'm sorry, but she can't come. She's not feeling well."
"Then let me know where she is... I'll go find her myself."
"First, let me check with Sophie to see what she wants," Ashley replied. After speaking, she turned around, pulled out her phone, and called Sophie.
Meanwhile, Noah had just gotten home and was embracing Sophie in the garden while they watered the plants together. Ashley clearly stated her thoughts over the phone, and since Noah's ear was close to Sophie's, he overheard their conversation.
At that moment, Noah's dark eyes sparkled in the sunlight, and he gave an amused smile. Leaning in close to Sophie's left ear, he whispered, "Give your manager the Tribeca address."
Sophie looked at him uncertainly. "First, tell him you've moved to a new place. As the daughter of the Monroe family, living in Tribeca fits your status better. You're beyond his reach now. Second, the security in Tribeca is really tight. Did you think just anyone could get in?"
Sophie chuckled softly, realizing that Noah's attitude towards outsiders was quite different from the kindness he showed her at home. But she found that she liked this side of him.
Following Noah's suggestion, she gave the Tribeca address to Ashley.
Ashley was momentarily stunned when she heard the address but quickly relayed it to Nathan. "Sophie said she's already moved. If you want to see her, you'll have to go to Tribeca. That's where she's living now."
"Tribeca!? That's one of the most famous and prestigious neighborhoods in New York! How could someone like her, who's just a small-time model, afford to live there?" Amber couldn't help but feel jealous. "She moved to Tribeca! How did she manage that?"
"Miss Amber, have you forgotten that she's the heir to the Monroe empire? For her, living in Tribeca is simply a matter of choosing a place that matches her high status."
In other words , when Nathan and Sophie were still together, she was being forced to suffer by downgrading herself, since Nathan didn't know how to cherish her - she of course returned to the place where she belonged without any cares
This is a level that Amber would never able to reach, because it was already determined at birth
Inside , Nathan was not feeling good, thinking back when he and Sophie were still together, she was never willing to give anything . But as the broke up she actually moved into Tribeca