Chapter: 699

Her frustration was evident as she continued, “We were promised a chance to shine on the runway, not just a quick payoff. What's going on here? I don't care about your excuses or your compensation! I demand to walk that runway today, or I swear I'll make a scene here today!"

The models, fueled by their colleague's passion, began to stir, their murmurs growing into a chorus of discontent. They refused to back down, their voices rising in a cacophony of protest as they threatened to disrupt the entire event. The atmosphere was electric with tension, the air thick with the promise of chaos.

Janey's eyes narrowed as she inhaled deeply, a sudden epiphany crystallizing in her mind. She realized that Mathew's actions were not merely a mistake, but a calculated move.

Mathew had always been threatened by her exceptional design talent, and the fact that headquarters had repeatedly suggested promoting her to a more prominent role.

His consistent refusal to consider these proposals now made sense—-he had been trying to suppress her rise to prominence all along.