403 Brianna at Reynolds Media 2 (1/2)

Normally, models would timidly lower their heads and wait for Kendra to end up steaming, but this time it was different.

”Miss Kendra, what did we do wrong?”, a model named Mila asked innocently.

Kendra lifted her chin arrogantly. ”You dare to ask me? You are arrived here to work, and you should be stretching and not dilly-dallying. That is not what we are paying you for.”

”But… it's not nine o'clock yet.”, a model named Jordin said timidly what all others were thinking.

On Saturday evening, in Las Vegas, Mila, Ella, and Jordin voiced their disapproval of how Kendra is treating them, and they agreed to record Kendra.

Mila and Jordin spoke because they are aware that from the moment Kendra made her appearance, Ella turned on the recorder.

However, the girls are not sure what to do with the recording. Report her? To whom? The only one above Kendra seems to be the CEO and they have no idea how to reach him, or if he would side with Kendra or not. Or maybe they can blackmail Kendra by saying that they will expose her if she does not treat them fairly.

The girls are not sure what to do with the recording, but they know that their first step is to get that recording, and the more they get, the better it will be. They hope that will be the case.

Kendra checked the time and she saw that it's 8:57. She snorted.

”So, what if it's not nine? Do you think that when you go to an agency for a job that is from four to six you get to leave at six? You get to leave when the job is done, even if that means it's midnight. Instead of counting minutes, you should count your lucky stars that allowed you to come here and get this job. Don't you realize how many others can replace you easily? If you are not careful, every day can be your last.”

”We passed the interview and audition, and signed the contracts for six months.”, Ella said in a small voice.

Kendra sneered, irritated that the girls are talking back. ”You think that those will protect you? If I say that you are out, no one will stop you from leaving.”

”You can't kick us out without a reason.”, Mila said.

”Since when I need a reason to do anything? It is up to me to determine what is best for the company, and you relaxing instead of working is a good enough reason to let you go. Listen well, no one is indispensable.”

The girls swallowed hard. They spoke freely in order to record Kendra, but if they get fired before anything is done, won't that be plain stupid? All of them want to be famous models, and this was their way in.

Kendra is wrong, but she intimidated them with her position and experience. The girls lowered their heads and reverted to their submissive behavior.

”I agree…”, Brianna's icy voice came from the door, making everyone look her way, but Brianna's gaze didn't leave Kendra. ”Did you hear that girls? No one is indispensable and that includes assistant Kendra.”

Kendra stopped breathing. Why is Brianna here? How much did she hear?

Kendra's eyes darted behind Brianna, and she was not sure if Quentin is in that office behind Brianna. Probably.

”What are you doing here?”, Kendra asked one of the many questions on her mind.

Brianna crossed her arms over her chest. ”Didn't you hear on Saturday? Next to my husband, I am the majority owner of Reynolds Media. Can't I come to my company?”

”That's not what I meant. I wanted to ask why are you in this department?”

”It is part of my company. My husband said that models are being trained here while getting fair treatment and I came to take a look. I didn't expect to see you act like you own the place.”, Brianna's arrogance topped Kendras and every time Brianna said 'my', it felt like a slap to Kendra.

Brianna smiled and spoke to the girls. ”Remember, your contract specifies work hours. If anyone expects you to work more in terms of time or responsibilities listed in the contract, it needs to be approved by your manager and agreed upon by all parties. Don't work overtime without being paid extra, and you will not be paid if your manager does not say so. You are here to work for money, not charity. And you are definitely not here to be bullied.”

The girls smiled and nodded vigorously.

The teacher for the dance class came in and paused at the strange scene in front of her. She didn't know who Brianna is, but she saw the confidence in which Brianna carried herself and it was obvious that there is some showdown between Brianna and Kendra.

”Excuse me, who are you?”, the teacher asked Brianna.

”I'm your new boss.”, Brianna said with a smug smile. ”Check your email, it was sent as an official announcement earlier this morning.”

The teacher widened her eyes and reached for her phone to check the email. A new boss? That's big!

Kendra was irritated and it showed on her face.