Lea saw the women's bathroom near the lobby after getting out of the elevator. She entered and saw that the bathroom was clean and quiet. There were six booths facing each other inside and all were empty. Lea entered the far right booth and closed the door. She lowered the toilet lid and sat on it, feeling weak from her fight with Garry a few moments ago. Lea really couldn't understand why that man was being so annoying and forcing her to accept some money to let go of her winnings so easily. What really happened? Could an event of that magnitude, organized by a big industry like Franzine be easily tampered with by people from outside the company and why could Garry easily occupy Nina's place? Curiosity made Lea go online on her phone and look around for answers to her questions. Franzine Industry that organized this event turned out to be the main sponsor who was involved and had the advantage that the winner of the event would become their brand ambassador. However, technical
Lea left the Flower agency building and crossed the road to the fountain garden not far from the four-story building. She entered the cool garden and looked for a park bench that was somewhat hidden under a shady tree. Lea didn't feel well. She suspected something unpleasant would happen again. The presence of Garry and her father at one time, as well as Nina who was nowhere to be seen even though they had made an appointment earlier, raised a feeling of suspicion in Lea's heart. They must be up to something. Lea took her phone and glanced at Jayden's profile picture on the chat app. No visible face, only a photo of the back of a man in black clothes. Lea hesitated, should she text or call Jayden? Not for nothing, just want to talk or just exchange messages and feel that she is not alone. Deep inside, Lea felt a little guilty because wanting to speak to or at least hear Jayden's voice, even better, sitting next to him or being in his arms at a difficult time like this, felt like
Lea left the Flower agency building, harboring anger in her heart, making her blood boil and her hands and feet turn cold. Nada told her to go somewhere to calm down, because she wouldn't be able to leave in such an emotional state. Lea crossed the street and returned to the garden. The bench she was sitting on earlier was now occupied by a woman with a stroller in front of her. She was humming to the baby in the stroller, reading a book in her lap.Lea stared at the stroller and suddenly thought of Luke. She wanted to go home and sleep all day cuddling her son but there was no way she could because that would let her bright son know that something unpleasant had happened to her and Luke would feel anxious and restless. Lea didn't want her children to worry about her. She just wanted Luke to always be happy and cheerful. Luke is a smart and sensitive boy. He didn't always ask what happened or what Lea was feeling, but almost always knew how Lea was in a mood and even understood how
"No no, we haven't even received confirmation of the winner's order," Liam says, sounding slightly irritated. "They only mentioned three names, Lea Ariane Amarin, Fely Ann Braiven--both from the Flower agency, and Agnes Kirston from North Star agency. Just that." "What about the problem of which model to send for the Deluxe International Show?" asked Jayden curiously. "For that matter, our company has absolutely no relationship whatsoever, Jayden. That is entirely the business of the agency that represents the models with Echo entertainment. In fact, we as the main sponsors, if we are going to use a model designated as a brand ambassador, we have to go through Echo entertainment." "Why is it so convoluted," Jayden complained angrily. "Jayden, what do you need to find out about? Echo entertainment or the Deluxe International Show?" Liam asked. "Just say it." Jayden thought for a moment. Actually he hesitated to tell Liam, but his cousin was his closest relative he always trust.
"This is a very expensive restaurant," muttered Lea as she swallowed hard. "I don't want to go in."Jayden smiled faintly and rolled down the car window. "A person of the Weldinson Arch class can't possibly choose a restaurant without a Michelin star, dear. Come on, don't feel inferior over such a trivial matter. One day, you'll be able to rent an entire restaurant to serve your own personal guests." Lea turned and her eyes met Jayden's who was also looking at her. Lea felt her heart warm, seeing the trust and confidence in Jayden's eyes. On the other hand, she also felt sad because positive feelings like that came from someone she had only known one night five years ago, and had not even been with her for a month now, not from someone who was clearly flesh and blood like Dalton Braiven--her Father. To be honest, Lea had hoped--when she was still in America, one day when she decided to return to Sky High and meet her father again, they could reconcile.She didn't expect her father t
"Here. You're going to attend and do the ribbon cutting for the opening of the High Fly And Sky bar. They're going to pay a huge amount, even more than what the organizers of the Deluxe International Show are offering." Lea was furious, because Nina said such insulting things with a beaming face, as if she was offering to star in a box office film. "Nina, are you out of your mind? Are you really serious about making me attend a bar show like this instead of sitting on the bench on the Deluke International Show?" Lea said in a sharp tone. "I don't want to go!" Nina still had a sweet smile on her face. "You may refuse, if you have five million dollars to pay a penalty to the Flower agency and two million dollars to the event organizer at the High Fly And Sky bar," Nina said calmly. "After all, to support your career at Sky High, with management approval, I as your agent have made a facebook account." "What the hell? You created a facebook account in my name without confirmation? I e
Lea stared at her phone screen with relief. An account named Bam-bam has posted a video showing Lea arriving dramatically and being on the catwalk at the last audition. The video garnered a lot of praise, even from people who previously blasphemed Lea. They praised Lea's appearance and questioned the Flower agency's policy of not proposing Lea as a representative to appear on the Deluxe International show, and some even formed the opinion that the Flower agency was trying to hinder Lea because she was a new model. Lea was happy because finally people thought positively about her and many of them even gave her support. It excited her. He thanked whoever had posted the video. Lea thought maybe the account named Bam-bam was also the same person who had recommended her to Weldinson.Lea's phone rang just as she was getting out of the shower. Luke stayed at Shery's house, because Shery's nephew, who was the same age as Luke, had come from Sweden and Shery asked permission to bring Luke
Jayden wears a baseball cap and dark glasses. He looked around and found that his men had spread out in various corners of the High Fly And Sky bar. They were ready in their respective places, escorting a guard from the bar who looked all dark and looked scary. Jayden touched Lea's arm. "That's the bar owner--Alexei Pier and his secretary, and those are his confidants. Stay alert and fearless. My friends are all around you and I'm right by your side." Lea nodded without looking at Jayden. She tidied her clothes and stepped forward, approaching a woman wearing a committee tag pinned to her dress. "Umm...excuse me, I would like to meet with the committee that takes care of cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony," said Lea politely. "I am a model sent from the Flower Agency." The woman looked Lea up and down, then back to the face. She looks very impressed. "Oh, you are Ms. Lea Amarin?" asked the woman. "What a coincidence, we were waiting for you. The program starts at eleven