It was not long before the floodgates opened following the incident.
Numerous models who had previously been subjected to Lily's harsh treatment started to complain.
Some of them, who had secretly recorded the confrontation in the dressing room, posted the videos online, where they quickly went viral.
The bitter exchange between Lily and Paula, which exposed the real nature of Lily's character, was witnessed by the world in addition to the incident that made headlines.
For Paula, revealing herself as Onyx had been a game changer in more ways than one.
She gained respect and recognition from the publicity in both the business and modeling communities.
Companies from around the globe flooded her with offers for endorsements, collaborations, and appearances.
But Paula, ever the tactician, understood that she could not accept every invitation. Her schedule was already packed, and she had to be selective.