Chapter 282 - Picture Battle (2/2)

They both ate together and then when it was time to leave, they separated. James came and picked up Lena while Kris drove to work himself that day.

Lena did not go to the company that day but instead the Grand Hall where the fashion show would be. She made sure everything was perfectly set up for tomorrow. The PR team was ready for handling the drama that was sure to come.

LUX's team would be arriving tonight in City A. She already has a team to pick them up and take them to their hotel.

Lena was staying at a hotel for the night instead. It would be easier to manage her schedule the next day if she was closer to the Grand Hall.

The next day, Lena was up early to get herself ready. It was another day where getting her hair and make-up done was going to take her entire morning. Beauty is a pain.

When she was done, she arrived at the event early with Angel Reynolds. As expected, the reporters were stacked. There was a leak of information to them already about the possible dupe that SHYNE did.

Everyone did not ask any questions about it though as they want to see the result before making real accusations.

No one knew that Kris and Lena ”made up.” Kris was going to inspect the Casino in City B with Collin and the Huang's team which include Becca. So, he was not going to be at the release with Lena.

It already caught on very early when no one says that the handsome boyfriend of Miss. Shen was not at the event.

”Mr. Li is busy?” Madam Zhao asked Lena.

”He is. The grand opening for his partnership business is opening in City B soon so he needed to go in for an in-house inspection.”

”I see.” Madam Zhao smiled. ”My husband and son also had something busy today, but they pushed it back. How about you join us for a celebratory dinner later?”

Madam Zhao as hinting how good her son, Ming Zhao was. Lena just smiled and kindly accepted the invitation. Madam Zhao was already put into a rough situation with the leak of their product, so Lena should be kind.

Finally, the event was starting. The three partners walked up to the stage together. Each making their welcoming and open statement for the guests.

The first set was exactly the set that was leaked and released last week already. Only a few reporters had access to the live fashion. Many of the guests were older women as that is the brand that SHYNE represents.

As the next set continued, Kiera came to the tell Lena that there was trouble at the back. Immediately, Lena excused herself from the audience and went backstage with Kiera.

”What is it?” Lena asked.

”The main model for set 3 sprained her ankle.”

”How did that happen?”

”She went to use the bathroom and met some unpleasant guests. The guests were already removed from the area.”

When Lena arrived backstage, Madam Zhao was already there as the guests and fashion dresses were her part.

”Her ankle is badly sprained, she won't be able to walk the stage.” Madam Zhao spoke.

”And the backup?”

”We can't find her...”

Funny. Lena looked around to see if there was someone suitable for the replacement.

”How about Miss. Shen walk the stage?” Madam Zhao suggested.

”Huh? Me?”

”Yes. The dress is not anything too fancy as we are displaying the pieces of jewelry not the dress, so walking should be fine.”

”That's true.... but, how about Madam Zhao go instead?”

Everyone went silent and looked at Lena. Did she just tell the artist to walk the stage herself?

”Madam Zhao must be more experienced than I am on a catwalk. Likewise, I think you will represent not only your brand by SHYNE's as well.”

”Hmmm..” Madam Zhao thought about it. It had been ages since she walked onto the stage as a model. These days, older people were not entirely considered ”models” but what Lena said was indeed correct.

”Miss. Shen is right. Prepare the dress for me.” Madam Zhao smiled. She felt like she was younger already.

As Madam Zhao was preparing to walk the stage, Lena made sure that the model who got injured was sent to the hospital to get her ankle examined. Likewise, the replacement model would also get punished for breaking the contract with them.

Lena continued to stay backstage to make sure everything was going well for the third and final grand walk. Madam Zhao was the first to walk the stage and everyone was amazed. It was definitely an unexpected change of plans that created a more positive image of the brand.