Chapter 26
Sebastian was getting better and better at teasing Daphne.
There were times when she didn’t even know how to respond to him. But he did get one thing right
-she wasn’t about to let this situation slide without standing up for herself.
“In the future, I’ll go to the ends of the earth for you, Mr. Turner, Daphne exaggerated, making at playful promise.
Sebastian chuckled in a low voice. “I don’t need anything. Just call me Sebastian from now on.”
“Fine, fine. If that’s what you want, I’ll call you that until you get tired of it. Sebastian, Sebastian, Sebastian! Daphne teased, laughing.
Well, he was handsome, so she didn’t mind playing along.
Sebastian’s smile deepened. “I won’t get tired of it. enjoy it when a superstar calls my name.”
After hanging up. Daphne got into the car.
Seeing her flushed cheeks, Ava immediately asked, “Daph, why are you blushing? Are you coming
down with a fever?”
Daphne’s face heated up even more. “It’s nothing. I’m just feeling a little warm.”
She waved it off awkwardly, trying to cool herself down as Ava and Wendy exchanged puzzled looks. It was fall, and Daphne claiming she was too hot was pretty ridiculous.
The next day, Zane was arrested.
Daphne wanted to check how the online chatter was unfolding, but then she saw that Yvonne was trending too.
It was a clarification statement.
#SlanderHasNothing ToDoWith Yvonne
Ava, always up to date, couldn’t help but comment, Yvonne’s quick to cover her tracks. As soon as we posted the police report, she’s already putting out a statement”
Wendy, scrolling through her phone, rolled her eyes. “Everyone knows about her ties to Zane. She had to do damage control fast.”
There was no doubt in their minds–Wilson had to be behind this PR push.
Ava put her phone down with a sigh. “Anyway, Dah, we’ve got a shoot this afternoon. Turner Group wants us to take some promotional photos for the campaign
The photoshoot was set at a photo studio in the suburbs. Daphne had been there before for other endorsement shoots. It was a large facility with several different studios.
“Ms. Yeager, you’re here.”
“Hello, Ms. Yeager ”
The staff, about a dozen or so, greeted Daphne warmly and respectfully as she arrived.
Daphne smiled sweetly, responding politely, “Hello everyone.”
A woman in a suit with her hair tied up neatly, tall and slender, stepped forward to introduce the day’s schedule. “Hello, Ms. Yeager, I’m Teresa Wood, and I’ll be overseeing today’s shoot. I’ll take care of everything
She gestured to the makeup artist. “This is our makeup artist. There are a few details she needs to discuss with you
The shoot was for Turner Group’s new cosmetics line.
Daphne had an exquisitely done–up face, with the makeup artist highlighting her best features. The end result was a look that was polished and elegant.
Wendy stood nearby, filming behind–the–scenes footage for a vlog.
Daphne posed confidently and effortlessly, and the atmosphere was relaxed and professional. What was originally supposed to take five or six hours only took three.
After the shoot, Daphne finished removing her makeup and was about to leave when she saw Yvonne preparing to enter the neighboring studio. Yvonne was wearing the latest collection from Story while surrounded by a crowd of people.
Seeing Daphne, a smirk spread across her face. “Well, well, if it isn’t Ms. Yeager. I didn’t expect you to still be getting endorsements Looks like you’re still able to book jobs, after all
Her words dripped with sarcasm
