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Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Monique angrily yelled, “Why do you have to bring another woman in the same dress as me! If you don’t want to continue the contract, just say it Was there a need to embarrass me like this

“Excellent, Shawn remarked with a small smile, “Chandler”

“Yes, Boss,” Chandler snapped his fingers, and the security guards stepped up, quickly grabbing Monique and Vivian and escorting them out of the

ollice.

Sasha, Monique’s assistant, kept quiet the whole time and was hardly noticed. She smartly left on her own before the security guards could turn their attention to her.

After Monique was thrown out, Chandler made several calls. Soon, all of Fischer Group’s ads featuring Monique were canceled–other companies did the same, pulling her out of their advertisements quickly.

Monique and Vivian had just left Elaine Jewelry’s large entrance when they started getting a flood of bad news on their phones; all their projects and deals, plus planned media events, were canceled all at once. Including existing contracts, they got one message after another, cutting ties permanently.

Vivian was in shock. This was an outright ban in the industry–Monique’s chances of coming back now were slim to none

As Vivian was trying to understand what was happening. Monique let out a loud scream, “Ahh! Who’s doing this?” She was shaking, holding her phone, as she became a top trend–but not for any good reasons.

The trends were: “Monique’s Shortcut to Fame“, “Monique’s Embarrassing Photos“, “Monique Has Multiple Lovers” “Monique Secretly Visits a Clinic“, “Monique’s Wild One–night Stand“, “Monique Hurts Assistant with Cigarette“, “Monique Insults director“, “Monique Makes Her Assistant Apologize, Threatens Other Actors“. Each news story came with strong evidence. Photos, videos, and her own voice- all could destroy her career, especially with the scandals all coming out at once.

The moment Monique’s name became a hot topic, along with the news of big brands and industry insiders dropping her, chaos a

and gossip started

Especially since Elaine Jewelry, a part of the Fischer Group, one of the top names in the business, publicly named Naomi as their new face. That kind of role was something actors would dream of Monique got it thanks to Shawn’s unexpected support, which put her on the A–list in just three years

she was replaced–and by an unknown, no less.

But now.

The situation was clear, Monique was banned from the industry. Her agency held an urgent meeting, demanding that she publicly apologize. She had climbed to the top without thinking about the impact, and the dirty deals she had made left evidence behind. After reaching fame, her ego got bigger, and she started doing things that were now causing her trouble.

Even if Monique hadn’t asked for more money, Ryland and Elsie had already decided not to renew her contract for this year’s Elaine campaign. Her rise and fall were of her own making.

Vivian realized their luck had turned bad immediately. She got into the car with Monique, and as they were about to leave, they received a call from the property manager who informed them that Monique’s apartment was surrounded by journalists and paparazzi; it was best not to go back

for now.

th the current chaos, Vivian was scared to go home. The Internet was filled with a backlash against Monique, and those who knew her werd quickly unfollowing and distancing themselves. Of all the people to make an enemy of, they had to upset the most powerful man in Atopan. Monique would never replace work after this.

Vivian asked her assistant Sasha to drive while she and Monique sat the back, browsing through social media, getting more disheartened with cach click “Monique, this is bad” Vivian sighed, energy gone. “Elaine Jewelry has already replaced you with her?

Monique looked at the new promotional pictures on Elaine Jewelry’s billboards. There was Naomi, the woman they had just seen in the office, looking stunning in the same red dress. Wrapped in Elaine’s jewelry, with her hair and make–up transformed into a more glamorous and regal style, she exuded sophistication and a touch of mystery. Her face was hard to forget.

The necklace shined on her elegant neck, a perfect match with the pearl earrings on her cars. Her hair was styled up, topped with a ruby tiara that made her look like a classic royal beauty.

“Elaine must have planned to replace me a long time ago, or they wouldn’t have been able to come up with a new ad so fast, Monique mumbled, “Who is this woman? There are other actresses prettier than her. Why did they choose her?”

Vivian did some digging on Naomi and her face showed surprise when she found the information “Naomi is the second daughter the Edwards family adopted from an orphanage, and her ex is Freddy Sanders. What’s she doing with that fearsome man!”

Monique snatched Vivian’s phone to read it herself. “Get in touch with Naomi later. I must have Elaine Jewelry back, or it’s my end.

Vivian cautioned, “Didn’t you hear how they addressed that man! Mr. Fischer She’s with Shawn Fischer now. Monique, I think there’s nothing we can do at the moment. We’ve already made enemies with Elaine Jewelry. Wait until Mr. Fischer is less angry, then you can try to appeal to him. Three years ago, he saw potential in you, that’s why he chose you. If you hadn’t done those things, there would be no scandal for anyone to exploit.

“Be quiet. I have to meet Naomi” Monique said through clenched teeth and told Sasha to drive to a spot across from Elaine Jewelry. She changed into plain clothes, adding a hat and a mask before getting out and walking into a cafe right opposite Elaine Jewelry’s main entrance.

Meanwhile, Naomi was busy doing a photoshoot, changing accessories, and posing non–stop in the red dress selected for her by Shawn

Shawn watched from a distance, his expression unreadable. Chandler came over and whispered something, and Shawn dismissed him with a look of disdain, “Make sure she’s completely blacklisted, and anyone who supports her is going against Fischer Group

Understood. Mr. Fischer.”

When Shawn eventually called “cut.” Naomi had been modeling for two hours. She breathed out slowly and carefully took off the jewelry.

Naomi didn’t know that her first photo was already all over Elaine Jewelry’s website and displayed on billboards in major shopping areas.

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