Sophie, if you want to keep your career alive, you need to go out there and apologize!" The company representative shouted at Sophie with arrogance, his voice echoing with anger. "Otherwise, you'll regret ever stepping into this business!"
Sophie chuckled softly, her face calm and composed, as if she found the whole situation amusing. "The words are already out in the world," she replied smoothly. "How can I take them back? Besides, if I apologize, who will stand up for the consumers?"
"If you don't make amends and help us erase all the backlash you've caused, we'll be forced to take drastic action," the representative warned, his tone filled with menace.
After delivering his ultimatum, he shot a meaningful glance at the event's security guard.
Catching the signal, the guard began advancing towards Sophie with a determined stride.
Witnessing the situation escalate, Lisa and Ashley swiftly positioned themselves in front of Sophie, creating a protective barrier.
Lisa jabbed a finger towards the client, her voice laced with anger, "What do you think you're doing!?"
Nathan, standing nearby with a pale face, felt out of his depth. Normally, he wouldn't engage with companies like this, but in his haste to clear Amber's name, he hadn't anticipated a confrontation like this with Sophie.
Nathan sneered, his disdain evident. 'An outdated model daring to announce a comeback? Did Sophie really believe she could start anew after walking away from me?' With a swift motion, he grabbed Sophie and shoved her aside.
"Sophie, I know you despise me," he said sharply, "but your actions aren't hurting Amber; you're only harming yourself. A model who breaks industry rules, no matter how confident, won't find anyone willing to hire them."
"Really?" Sophie arched her eyebrows, her voice dripping with disbelief. "I don't think that's true at all!"
Nathan's face flushed with anger as he shouted, "I don't care why you messed up, or how jealous you are of Amber. The event is a disaster now! You're going to have to explain everything to the client and pay for breaking the contract. Don't even think about blaming Global Pictures Entertainment for this!"
He paused, his tone turning icy as he continued, "And as for clearing Amber's name, since you're not willing to help, I'll be forced to release a statement for you. When that happens, you'll just have to deal with any negative fallout."
"Mr. Nathan, it seems you haven't quite grasped what I meant," Sophie said, her eyes now icy cold. "My announcement about my comeback was meant to show that from now on, I'll honor the parts of the contract that I should. But I will also claim the benefits I rightfully deserve."
Her gaze was sharp and unfeeling as she continued, "I feel nothing but disdain for you, Mr. Nathan. There's no need to rush. My lawyers will be here this afternoon to go over every detail of the contract with you. They'll make sure you understand every benefit I was entitled to but never received."
Nathan was taken aback by Sophie's demeanor. He had never imagined she possessed such a forceful side. The way she cornered him, leaving no room for retaliation, was beyond belief.
'No, this must be because she's been through a lot,' Nathan reassured himself. 'A woman who had always seemed so fragile couldn't possibly become strong overnight. She must be trying to grab my attention,' he thought, trying to rationalize the unexpected transformation before him.
"Oh, Sophie. Do you really have to stoop so low?" Nathan sneered, frustration dripping from his voice. "Why can't you just let it go?"
The event had spiraled into complete chaos following Sophie's unexpected declaration. The atmosphere was tense, and the company representative, sensing no resolution in sight, hurried over, his impatience evident.
Glaring at Sophie with a menacing look, he said, "If you don't provide us with a satisfactory explanation, don't expect to leave this place easily. Sophie, don't push us to our limits!"
The tension in the air was palpable, as if a showdown was imminent. Nathan watched the unfolding drama with a detached interest, making no move to assist Sophie. He wanted her to understand that the repercussions of crossing him were severe.
Yet, it never occurred to him that he had been the one to betray her first.
Lisa stood protectively in front of Sophie, her anxiety mounting as she saw three security guards advancing towards them.
In the world of entertainment, many artists struggled without fame or recognition, enduring all kinds of mistreatment.
Right now, Lisa despised her own femininity, wishing she were born a man.
The security guard's eyes gleamed with a knowing look, confident that they had nowhere to run.
But just then, a thunderous crash reverberated through the air as the waiting room door burst wide open.
A man strode in, clutching a briefcase, flanked by three or four imposing bodyguards.
His eyes swept across the room, and he demanded in a commanding voice, "Who's in charge here?!"
The company representative hesitated but then stepped forward, starting to say, "May I ask who..."
"I am Harrington, the lawyer for Collider Scope Entertainment," he replied, extracting a letter from his briefcase and handing it to the representative. "Your advertisement last month illegally featured a photo of one of our artists. This is a grave violation, causing significant harm to Collider Scope Entertainment. Consider this a formal notice—we are prepared to pursue legal action that could bankrupt you."
With that declaration, the lawyer turned and exited the room with confident strides, leaving the bodyguards behind. Their purpose was clear—they were there to protect Sophie.
The representative looked as if he had been handed a ticking bomb, his hands beginning to tremble.
Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine drawing the attention of the renowned entertainment giant, Collider Scope.
It wasn't unusual for small companies to exploit loopholes in a bid to boost their popularity, but no one had ever faced real consequences from Collider Scope Entertainment—until now.
Was this just a stroke of bad luck? No one truly understood the real motive, but Sophie knew it was Noah's cunning way of helping her seek revenge.
Of all the people to cross, why did they have to offend Noah's beloved wife?
Lisa silently grasped the gravity of the situation.
The small company had been so audacious, blissfully unaware that Noah had already instructed his men to stay under the radar until the perfect moment. His careful planning revealed just how much he cared for Sophie.
At this point, the client couldn't care less about what Sophie had said at the event; deep down, they understood that crossing Collider Scope meant facing their own impending doom.
Nathan, too, was shaken by this unexpected twist, and in a bid to avoid getting entangled, he hurriedly exited the waiting room. His cowardice was so disgraceful that it didn't warrant a second glance, not even from someone as Ashley.
"Sophie, let's go!"
With their goal accomplished, Ashley viewed everything as a fortunate turn of events. She understood that luck was crucial in this industry, and clearly, Sophie had it on her side.
Announcing a comeback meant starting from scratch, but Sophie was determined. She believed that as long as she persevered, she could reclaim her former glory from three years ago—and perhaps even surpass it.
The internet buzzed with excitement as Sophie's name made a grand comeback. Suddenly, Sophie was surrounded by an air of mystery and intrigue.
Lisa, bursting with enthusiasm, couldn't help but share some of the comments with Sophie, her face lit up with a beaming smile.
Amber must be fuming right now, imagining her plans falling apart. She thought Sophie's slip-up would be the perfect chance to ruin her career. Amber probably envisioned herself seizing the moment to trash-talk you even more in front of Nathan and demand your punishment.
Meanwhile, Sophie ignored Lisa's teasing about Amber. She quickly turned to Ashley and asked, "Have you sorted out all the details of the scandal yet?"
"Absolutely. It's going to be spectacular," Ashley replied with a confident grin.
Sophie nodded, a satisfied smile playing on her lips as she leaned back, resting her head against the seat, feeling a sense of calm anticipation.
Meanwhile, at the Internet....
< Sophie , Sophie, What are you endorsing next !? What should I buy !?>
< Sophie , Leave Global Pictures, you deserve better>
< Sophie , we are about to cry from how cool you are>
Amber, seething with rage, hurled the TV remote across the room as she read the flood of supportive comments online.
She never anticipated that Sophie would turn the tables like this, rallying public sympathy by speaking out against the agency's unfair treatment and making it clear she wanted nothing to do with a flawed product.
Amber sneered at the thought, her disdain for the unpredictable Sophie growing with every moment.
What irked her most was Sophie's bold announcement of her comeback. An outdated model like her, daring to announce her return in such a grand and public manner, was infuriating.
Amber laughed hysterically, her resolve hardening. As long as Sophie remained at Global Pictures, Amber would never let her succeed. She might lose everything, but she wouldn't let anyone else gain it either.
Just then, Nathan, still reeling from the surprising new image of Sophie, opened the door and stepped into the office.
When Nathan spotted Amber sitting in the office chair, he tossed his suit jacket aside, rested his hands on his hips, and strode to the window, frustration boiling inside him. His patience with Sophie had finally snapped.
"Why, Nathan, aren't you crafting a public statement to clear this mess up? Sophie has already pinned all the blame on us. How dare she claim she's grateful the agency arranged for her to attend an event she supposedly knew nothing about?"
Sophie truly had no idea, and she had been treated poorly. But Amber didn't care about that. All she wanted was a chance to undermine Sophie whenever possible.
Amber wouldn't miss this opportunity. "Nathan, put out a public statement. Let everyone know that, in her pursuit of profit, Sophie orchestrated this collaboration on her own, and the agency had nothing to do with it."
Nathan was seething with anger; because of Sophie, the agency's reputation had been tarnished beyond recognition.
Without wasting a moment, he assembled his PR team, determined to craft an impactful public statement.
The message was clear and emotional: the event was not something the agency had pushed for—it was entirely Sophie's own undertaking.
The statement subtly suggested that Sophie had been dishonest. It also declared that the company would impose the highest penalty on her.
After all, Sophie had tarnished the company's image and botched the event.
They mocked her for losing her once-bright fame, yet constantly relying on the company's name for cover. In truth, everything was her own doing.
With a statement like this, it was clear to everyone that Global Pictures Entertainment was planning to cut ties with Sophie.
The implication was obvious: their relationship with her had come to an end.
To further drive the point home, Nathan arranged for some of his team to step out and give interviews, making sure the message reached far and wide.
Global Pictures and Nathan seemed dead set on making Sophie the scapegoat, leaving her no room to fight back.
Sophie, known for avoiding the drama of scandals, chose to stay silent. She allowed the company to hurl accusations her way without ever stepping forward to defend herself.
Nathan had seriously misjudged the impact of Sophie's decision to boycott the low-quality product. Despite some being swayed by his tactics, Sophie's star power had soared beyond its former heights.
She was like a towering mountain, using every means at her disposal to swiftly outshine everyone around her.
Just as Global Pictures Entertainment was busy whispering rumors about Sophie, she struck back with the evidence she had meticulously gathered. The stage was set to bring the agency to its knees.
Out of nowhere, an online media outlet shared a batch of explosive voice recordings. Those who listened were shocked to discover the true, cold-hearted nature of Global Pictures Entertainment.
Intentionally sidelining Sophie was bad enough, but forcing her to attend a low-tier event as a mere stand-in was beyond the pale. She bore the brunt of public scorn and humiliation, yet Global Pictures Entertainment showed no signs of relenting.
What truly shocked everyone was the revelation of a commanding voice, explicitly instructing that Sophie be barred from any job opportunities.
The moment the netizens heard the voice, they recognized it as belonging to the model Amber, who was known to be a mistress. Suddenly, everything clicked into place for them.
While a few skeptics wondered about the origins of the recordings, the majority didn't care. The truth was out, and that was enough.
An hour later, Sophie's manager, Ashley, opened her email to discover it overflowing with offers from various companies eager to collaborate with Sophie.
In the end, every offer got Rejected.
Ashley let out a deep sigh as she thought about the day's events. Amber, puffed up with pride because Nathan favored her, had been lording over the other artists, disrupting the company's harmony with her antics.
While Global Pictures Entertainment was busy making hollow promises and empty remarks, Sophie stepped up with undeniable proof.
This was the explosive scandal she vowed to unveil upon her return.
This time, once the evidence came to light, Sophie didn't need to utter a single word.
It was crystal clear who was in the wrong and who was in the right.
Global Pictures Entertainment and Amber found themselves teetering closer to ruin, while Sophie's popularity soared to unimaginable heights during the scandal.
Advertisers from all corners began reaching out to Global Pictures, eager to cancel their contracts.
Even the other models at Global Pictures Entertainment felt the impact, as every endorsement deal was suddenly put on hold.
Nathan, faced with an avalanche of online backlash, realized there was no turning back this time.
After much deliberation, Nathan finally grabbed his phone to call Sophie. His voice trembled with a mix of desperation and anger, "Sophie, are you truly wishing for my downfall? Will you only find peace once I'm completely ruined? Do you want me to die !?" [P.S - YES]
Meanwhile, Sophie lounged comfortably at home, a sly smile playing on her lips. "Nathan," she replied smoothly, "my lawyer is already en route to you. It's time we straighten out the terms of our agreement."
Nathan's voice cracked with worry, "Sophie, you can't go through with this! If you do, Global Pictures will be ruined!"
Sophie, cool and composed, replied over the phone, "Nathan, compared to what you and Amber have put me through, I've barely retaliated. If you send Amber packing from Global Pictures Entertainment, I might just think about sparing you."
"Is this really your goal?" Nathan shouted, on the verge of losing his mind. "I'm warning you, I'll fight you to the bitter end!"
"Go ahead, I dare you!" Sophie retorted, her voice steady with defiance.
Without giving Nathan a chance to reply, Sophie ended the call, leaving him staring at the silent phone in frustration.
Despite her rising fame, it didn't mean Amber was out of the game just yet. The real drama was only beginning.
As Noah headed home, he glanced at the day's headlines and couldn't help but feel impressed by what he read.
Even Ethan couldn't stop singing Sophie's praises. "Madam is truly remarkable!" he exclaimed with admiration.
"Pull over for a moment; I need to get a bouquet of flowers to celebrate her comeback!" Noah instructed with a grin. "Make sure they're red roses!"
"Got it!" Ethan replied with a nod.
Amidst the cheerful mood, Noah slyly planned to tuck a Durex into the bouquet of red roses, adding a playful twist to his gesture.