Chapter 12: A comeback

Getting to the office, the guard stopped Rana from going in.

"What do you mean I can't go in?" Rana gave the guard a look.

"The President only permits Miss Chantel only, you should step aside miss"

Rana made to speak but Chantel stopped her. "wait here, I'll be out in soon" she said and Rana pulled back.

Getting in, Chantel spot Yulia. 'Even better' she thought. She walked further, Marcus gave her a smile but she knew it was fake. That's one thing about this industry. You don't know who is your friend.

"Long time Mr president" Chantel said with a smile as she sit beside Yulia who was busy giving her a hateful look.

'Why is she here? Anyways, Mr Marcus always keep his words. Chantel is definitely not going to have a comeback' Yulia thought as she inhaled sharply.

"I'd like to hear what you are here for" Mr Marcus said assuming the woman is going to ask for the company to help her comeback.

"An apology" Chantel spoke, they all frowned at her word. "I want to apologize publicly. I cause this company a big mess and I left just like that. I am married and I'd like to settle down for real but before I do that. I'd love to apologize for everything I've done in public" she stated having a sad look on her face.

Marcus exchange a look with Yulia. This wasn't what they were expecting.

"Are you playing your usual tricks here? You should know something like this won't work on us" Yulia spoke.

"I'm sure this industry still have some trace of me, I want to wipe everything off. I left but didn't leave completely. I want to announce my retirement permanently and cancel my contract…

"The company can do that for you" Yulia spoke again not believing a single word from her.

"It would be useless if they don't hear it from me directly. This is my last request. What do you say Mr President?" Chantel turn to ask the quiet man.

"Okay" the man spoke.

"What?! Mr Marcus, are seriously considering this?" Yulia asked knowing Chantel is definitely planning something.

"My reputation is shattered and I've caused a lot of harm due to Julianna's death. I'm going to step down completely to avoid any scandal about me" Chantel spoke.

"Tomorrow by midday. The press will be waiting for you in the silver hall" Mr Marcus said.

"Thank you Mr Marcus and it's nice working with you" Chantel bow before turning to leave the office.

"Don't you know what she's planning?" Yulia turn to face Marcus after Chantel left.

"She won't dare. Either way, she's going to perish. She is going to apologize as she said and if she does, that only mean one thing" Marcus said.

"She'll be accepting the fact that she is a coward" Yulia muttered and smiled afterward. Mr Marcus is right.

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(THE NEXT DAY)

The sliver hall was filled with so much reporters. They all have their cameras set.

"I heard Chantel is making an apology"

"Does this mean she is accepting the fact that she was the cause of Juliana's death?"

"Is she dumb?"

"I thought she will be cool, I never expect her to withdraw"

"Even if she decides to come back, there will be so many haters. Let's just see what show is left for us"

Matilda and Laila rushed in. "What is Chantel doing, is she really going to apologize?" Laila muttered.

"I hope not, cus that would only ruin her the more" Matilda replied.

"Just as predicted, Yulia exposed the fact that you're making an apology.. fuck! She's so dumb" Rana chuckled.

Chantel smiled and look back at the mirror before her. Her dress was gorgeous as usual. She was wearing a long wine dress with beautiful stone on it.

"It's time miss" A lady came to inform.

Chantel inhaled sharply before walking out to stand before the reporter. Her expression was bold and a smile appeared on her face.

'This is the moment Chantel'

'I feel like she dug her own grave herself' Yulia thought to herself before facing Marcus who was dress in a well ironed suit. A smile appeared on her face instantly as she look back at Chantel. 'Apologize and see your doom Chantel'

"Boss, the news" Enzo came into the office to inform Dominic about what is going on. After staring at the screen for a while, his lips curve up remembering her word last night.

'I'M GOING TO TAKE A BIG STEP TOMORROW AND I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP'

Dropping the phone gently, Dominic return his gaze back Enzo.

"Send twenty professional bodyguards to the place where the press is taking place immediately. Make sure nothing happen to my wife" He inquired.

Back to the silver hall, Laila and Matilda were already sweating. Is she really going to apologize?

"Good day everyone, My name is Chantel MCcharthy. I know most of you here know who I am already, you all are here because the Silver company called you on my behalf. Frist I really want to appreciate the people who stood with me, I wouldn't have done this without you. I appreciate the moment we had and I'll make sure we make more moment together..

"huh? What is she saying? make more moment? Wait, don't tell me…" Yulia eyes widened realizing what Chantel is about to do. "Mr Marcus, we need to stop this, Chantel is not going to apologize" Yulia said quickly.

"The entertainment industry is my world and I do not plan to leave it. I know some of you might think of me as a coward but I don't fucking care. It's my life not yours and I ain't gonna leave because of something that is definitely not my fault…"

Hearing this, Marcus immediately instruct the guards to drag Chantel off the stage. He had prepared for this already. He is going to drag her out and then announce that she have a mental problem to the press.

Rana couldn't wait to hear her next words but her smile disappeared when she saw the bodyguards hop on the stage. "No" She muttered looking at Mr Marcus.

This man!

Just before they could grab Chanel some bodyguards heftier than them came on stage and stop them instead. They stood in a position as if protecting Chantel.

Laila and Matilda lips slowly curve up knowing what is coming next. The reporters snap furiously not wanting to miss the show.

Chantel smiled knowingly while Rana on the other hand was a bit confused about what's happening. Who are these bodyguards? Who could have send these men to protect Chantel? There is only one person "Wait, Mr Dominic Winfrey" she smile brightly punching the air happily.

"Who the fuck are they?" Marcus muttered.

"No" Yulia gritted her teeth.

Chantel gave them a smile and a wink before turning back to the reporters.

"I am delighted to announce that I, Chantel MCcarthy will here by return into modelling"