Chapter 2: Counterattack Against the Scoundrels

A top model has fallen...

However, it seems that Monica Baldwin's story is beyond that.

...

In fact, Monica had never thought she would be brave enough to marry a stranger, but she made the choice and she did not regret it.

Monica got back in her car, ready to return home, but as soon as she was about to start the sedan, she received a call from Nathaniel Hanson.

"Monica... Where are you now?"

"Outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, about to return home." Monica tried her best to calm her tone.

"Arianne has an important show, you go in her place, I'll have the makeup artist put a mask on you, no one will recognize you." Nathaniel commanded directly, asking Monica, "Arianne is injured, you'll have to work hard..."

"Isn't Miss Chadwick injured? The media should know she's in the hospital..."

"But I've already let it slip that Arianne will attend, even with injuries. You go!"

He really is shameless. In the past, she had actually helped Arianne with many such foolish things.

It turns out that everything was a manipulation. However, she will not always make sacrifices for Arianne!

Monica kept calm, then nodded, "Alright, let me know the time and location, I'll come over."

"Monica, we are almost married, help push Arianne a step ahead, she's currently in the rising phase of her career!"

"I will definitely give her a push!" Monica replied with a hidden meaning.

"I will hang up now, we'll eat together later."

Nathaniel was completely unaware that the situation had reversed. Monica hung up, then called her agent. Upon hearing the news, her agent was immediately infuriated:

"Hanson wants you to replace that B model - Arianne for the runway show? Is that a joke? If you hadn't retired, Arianne wouldn't have a chance in the model circle."

"Meghan, I have already agreed..." Monica calmly replied.

"You really going?" Her agent was close to a heart attack. Both Monica and Arianne are currently models for Sonora Entertainment, but Monica's retirement has led to ridicule for her agent.

Monica knew that her agent was feeling indignant for her, so she reassured with a smile: "I won't be so foolish as to let people use me anymore!"

Upon hearing Monica's words, her agent immediately perked up: "So you have a plan?"

"Meghan, now I only trust you. Could you help me with something?"

"You say." Her agent was absolutely loyal to Monica, as they both shared common interests.

"Arianne is, with such an elaborate plan, pretending to attend with an injury simply because it affects the selection of the Top Ten Models of the Year, please take a trip to Sky Union Hospital for me!"

"I see, you want evidence of Arianne being hospitalized at that time and then expose her!" The agent replied excitedly.

"No, there's a bigger scoop. She is pregnant, the child is Nathaniel's! Moreover, please help me prepare an announcement stating that Nathaniel has repeatedly asked me to replace Arianne in her shows. Meghan, please find out the evidence for those occasions as well."

The agent was first taken aback, but then immediately understood the reason for Monica's change in attitude. How shameless those two must be! Carrying on an affair is one thing, but to treat Monica as a servant is another.

"Monica, rest assured, I will take care of these two matters for you."

Monica didn't reply, but she had never felt so at peace. She vowed to treat others as they treated her!

Having understood her plan, Monica hurriedly packed her things and drove herself to the runway venue to join Arianne's assistant at Sonora.

He was a physically imposing married man who was rather sinister and of course, an opportunist.

He was relatively polite to Monica, for even though her moment was past, he did not dare to underestimate the power of the Baldwin family standing behind her.

"Why are you only arriving now? Quick... go put on your makeup..."

"What's the show today?" Monica asked while she was being dragged around.

"Nothing important!" The assistant replied, but in fact, it was a jewelry show for the French famous jewelry brand HF...

After this show, Arianne might become the spokesperson for HF. Originally, this contract might have been ruined because of Arianne's injury, but since Hanson proposed using Monica, the assistant certainly didn't refuse it!

In fact, on the way here, Monica had already checked out what today's show, named 'Crown Star', was about. Since Arianne's assistant was lying to her, did that mean... she was easily fooled before?

"Thanks to Arianne's current status, she has a separate makeup room. You are the finale, here is the jewelry you will display later, this is the entire process sheet..." The assistant pointed to the jewelry on the makeup table and explained to Monica, then instructed the makeup artist to do Monica's makeup.

Did Nathaniel think that by putting a mask on her, nobody would really recognize her as Monica Baldwin?

Even though doing this was a gamble, she would certainly surprise that despicable pair.

In fact, Victor's assistant had been following Monica. As soon as he found out that she was replacing Arianne in the runway show, he immediately called Victor. Upon hearing this, Victor immediately ordered his secretary: "I am going to the HF jewelry runway show venue now, arrange it immediately!"

"Yes, Corporate President!"

Although it was not a high-profile show, he wanted to see Monica's true strength.

...

At 11 a.m., the classical music was already playing at the Marinelle Art Showroom, indicating that the show had started.

Inside the makeup room, Monica had already finished her makeup and was waiting silently in front of the full-length mirror. She was wearing a white strapless tight long dress that was simple yet holy, donning a golden mask - it added a mysterious aura, and her hair was gathered at the back of her head, adorned with a white rose. The entire person seemed out of the world...

The assistant was a bit stunned, thinking to himself, even if Monica just stood there, she would be dazzlingly stunning. The spokesperson position for Arianne was a sure thing!

"Your entrance involves you descending in a rattan chair! This bracelet is the Crown Star. Let me put it on for you!" The assistant picked up the bracelet and carefully fastened it for Monica. However... Monica was slimmer than Arianne, so the size was a bit too big and it could slide down her arm...

This was a bracelet that HF's founder designed for his beloved daughter. The middle of the golden chain body is a crown inlaid with white diamonds, and on both sides of the crown are two star-shaped, pure and flawless white gemstones, signifying parents surrounding their baby.

"It doesn't fit... what do we do?"

"Do you trust me?" Monica suddenly asked Arianne's assistant.

"Now I can only trust you." The assistant nodded. At this crucial time, he could only trust the model. If this spoils Arianne's spokesperson position, Hanson will definitely fire him.

"Then... leave it to me..." Monica said confidently.

"Get ready... it will be your turn soon!" The assistant hadn't noticed Monica's cunning eyes hidden beneath her eyelashes.