CHAPTER 52: JOBLESS MAN

Two days later,

The internet was still in uproar after the videos of Katherine were uploaded, and next was Nix’s official launch of their newest jewelry collection with Alisha’s and Katherine’s photoshoot being released.

Alisha’s popularity spiked due to her powerful poses and it left everyone’s jaws dropping, amazed at how she was able to pull it off with the fire in her eyes.

Everyday, Katherine was getting thousands of hate comments and fans even went as far as to send her DMs demanding she apologized to Alisha publicly.

While others demanded Veila came out and say something about one of their artists bullying the other just because she was still a junior.

Alisha’s days were fulfilling however. Whenever she went to the company, Katherine would do everything to stir clear from her in case someone would take pictures and upload it which would only spark the netizen’s rage and hate train.

Bethany on the other hand hadn’t spoken to her after the Sirena Couture fashion show—not that she expected her to but Katherine’s and Bethany’s silence disturbed her a little.

It felt like the two women were secretly planning for her downfall, and it would be almost impossible to guess what their plans were.

Alisha decided to forget about them and take in the view before her.

The water shooting out from the foundation was ethereal and she quickly brought out her phone and took a picture. She also captured other beautiful things around the villa while a big smile was dancing on her face.

Veila had successfully signed another contract deal with a perfume brand named Seraphe and all the girls will be partaking in shooting a perfume commercial in a villa.

It had been a month since the campaign started at Veila and most girls had already been evaluated, leaving only a handful left.

They would only be spending three days at the villa for the commercial shoot but since there’s no other shot that they need to do, Megan might give an extra day for rest.

Alisha didn’t mind at all. This was her break from Dante. Although she’d insisted the kiss wasn’t a big deal, it certainly was. She couldn’t think straight because she would always remember that moment all the time.

Their relationship has developed a little but his presence always made her feel unusual and worst of it, she didn’t despise it at all which was dangerous.

There were only seven girls left from the show and each and everyone had been assigned to their own private room. Alisha got her keys as the receptionist welcomed them.

A few staff from Veila had accompanied them to keep the flow smooth and report back to Megan once it was all over.

Alisha could feel glares from her back and she didn’t need to turn to know it was Katherine. Bethany was right by her side and the latter didn’t even bother to hide her distaste towards her.

’They better not ruin my evening,’ she thought to herself.

Maxine couldn’t come with her and keep her company because apparently, after the photoshoot, a few other brands had contacted Maxine, asking to work with Alisha. So Maxine was busy with that and would come the next day.

Alisha sighed. She already missed Maxine. She wasn’t close to the other girls so her stay was certain to be boring.

"Cheer up will you? You look like you miss someone," said Hex.

Luckily, despite her food poisoning attack which led her to be behind for a while, she still managed to catch up and evaded all evaluation weeks.

Hex was also the only one who spoke to her daily out of all the girls despite Alisha staying clear so as to avoid gossip and trouble.

They received their keys and were directed by the villa staff who showed them the way to their rooms.

The room was spacious with a queen sized bed centered in the middle. The walls were painted in crème color making it look dreamy and soft.

The furniture was beautifully arranged without a single peck of dust in sight. Her bags were laying right beside the closet.

Alisha breathed in that scent of the room, feeling her shoulders drop in relief.

Alisha jumped on the bed, taking in the warmth of it and snuggling with the pillows with a big smile on her face. Her legs spread wide as if she was trying to hug the entire queen sized bed when the door suddenly opened.

She raised her head to look at the person and she scowled.

"What the heck are you doing here? Don’t you have some work to do?" She questioned Dante, embarrassment creeping onto her cheeks.

In another room, Bethany was smoking cigarettes and offered another one to Katherine.

"You want some?" She asked.

Katherine glared at her then at the cigarette before she swatted it away.

"Do you think I’m a smoker like you?" She questioned.

"You’ve already done a lot of nasty things Katherine. And you’re disgusted with touching a cigarette?" Bethany asked as she took a big puff from the cigarette in between her fingers. "Also, why are you in my room? Shouldn’t you be resting in yours? We’re going to start shooting the commercial tomorrow so you need all the rest you can get. Oh wait, let me guess, the comments section is still biting you under your feet huh?" And then she laughed as if she loved seeing Katherine at her lowest.

But Katherine wasn’t even the least offended.

She only rolled her eyes.

"Alisha is definitely going to get what she deserves and I need your help for my plans to work," she said.

After speaking with Mason two days ago, they’d orchestrated the perfect plan, and if things goes well like it was supposed to, she would be able to get rid of Alisha once and for all.

Katherine fed Bethany into the plan and the latter nodded in agreement.

"Make sure you get your part done well, and we’ll never have to see Alisha’s face ever again."