Chapter 84: Fine

Fine. Just this one time. She would ensure there would be no further opportunities after this. Lucas and Noah exchanged triumphant smiles. A sweet victory indeed! Not only had he successfully given her his token of affection, but he had also secured a second date. Perfect! Sienna was driven home with the necklace still resting around her neck. She had completely forgotten it was there.

Meanwhile, Vanessa did not return home after leaving Valenne Tower. Instead, she drove directly to Summit Media.

Summit Media was the world's largest entertainment conglomerate. It boasted an immense roster of A-list celebrities, singers, and supermodels. Every major artist was signed to Summit Media or one of its subsidiaries. The company possessed the finest resources and the most talented personnel, including its PR general manager, Giselle Marchand. Giselle was a master of public relations and crisis management. She once transformed a notoriously rude celebrity, famous for her arrogance and constant boasting, into a beloved 'Savage Queen' adored by the public.

Another case involved a clumsy model with no runway skills. Giselle rebranded her as the 'Aces Holder'. The model learned to weaponize her tears, manipulating public sympathy. Despite some backlash, her global fame skyrocketed.

“Only Giselle can handle this. Give this to her,” instructed Tessa, handing a meticulously wrapped gift to Vanessa.

“Understood.” Vanessa took the present and entered the lavish office.

“Vanessa! This is a surprise. I thought you avoided this place unless absolutely necessary?” Giselle greeted her with a sharp, amused laugh. Her presence was clearly unexpected.

The leaked nude photos had devastated Vanessa's career. She lost ninety percent of her endorsements. The remaining contracts were with insignificant, low-tier brands. Giselle had advised a period of silence and strategic work to rebuild her image.

“I did listen to you. I attended the Valenne Magazine shoot today. It was a disaster,” Vanessa stated, placing the expensive gift on the desk.

It was an enormous red lipstick box containing 999 tubes of high-end lipstick. The collection included numerous top brands, some valued in the six figures.

“What’s this for?” Giselle glanced at the box, her interest piqued.

“Vanessa gave her all at the shoot. It was going perfectly. Then Sienna conspired with thieves to sabotage her photos,” Tessa explained bitterly.

She continued, “Once this issue of Valenne is published, Sienna will undoubtedly crush Vanessa on her climb to the top.” Toppling the Top Model would cement Sienna's status. She would no longer be an unknown. Giselle massaged her temples. She found it hard to believe one woman could be so formidably unbearable. A calculated idea formed. “It’s just a photo. Not the end of the world,” she said calmly. “Tessa, take Vanessa to the photographers. Get several red costumes. Pose her exactly like Sienna during her shoot.”

“You mean…” Vanessa tilted her head, a spark of understanding in her eyes.

“What do you think will happen if your photos are released tonight, right before the Valenne magazine publication?” Giselle’s voice was cool and precise.

Vanessa understood immediately. Releasing the photos first would steal Sienna's spotlight. When Sienna's photos were published, she would be accused of copying and plagiarism. A brilliant strategy. Vanessa thanked her profusely. “You are the greatest PR genius! I must go now. I’ll make sure my photos are far superior to hers!”

“Go.”

Giselle watched them leave. Her eyes were complex and unreadable, a swirling mix of countless colors and intentions. She's a clever one. Vanessa is utterly outmatched. It seems I will have to personally deal with this and bring her into the company. Using her own methods, she located Sienna's number and placed a call.