HIS SECRET WIFE

Chapter 28

During helpless moments, one always wishes to possess the strongest power, because this world has always been especially unfair to the weak.

Everyone knew that Rose was Y/n's assistant, yet here she was at Hai Yi Center carrying multiple bags of gear, trying to get her balance as she followed behind Soo-Min. She was obedient towards Soo-Min as she ordered her around.

"Hasn't Y/n ever taught you the rules? Now that you are Soo-Min assistant, if you don't greet everyone as you pass them, people will think Soo-Min has a bad work ethic."

Soo-Min's manager poked Rose's head as he complained.

"I don't know if Y/n has any manners, but...you...are following Soo-Min today, so you need to show some respect."

Rose endured the humiliation, the scolding and the looks of ridicule around her as she lowered her head and replied, "Sorry, I will take note from now on."

"Soo-Min needs to have her makeup done. Don't wander around aimlessly like a newcomer, go fetch Soo-Min shoes from the car!"

Rose held back her anger as her hands clenched into fists. Because of her anger, her face began to turn red and her eyes were watery...

Soo-Min's manager looked at the expression on Rose's face and unfolded his arms as he walked over to Soo-Min arrogantly, "Y/n's people are different when you order them around. They are like dogs!"

"Have you placed what I told you to place in the shoes?" Soo-Min sat in front of the mirror allowing the makeup artist to do whatever she needed.

"Don't worry...how I could screw up such an entertaining show?" her manager studied Soo-Min's face in the mirror and noticed a secretive smile sweep across her face.

The backstage of fashion shows had always been chaotic and uncomfortable. Even for an international model like Soo-Min working for an international top-grade brand, things were no different. She even shared the same waiting room as newcomer models.

Not long after, Rose approached Soo-Min with her shoes.

Soo-Min's manager glanced at her quickly and scoffed, "Why are you still standing around blankly? Kneel down and help Soo-Min put on her shoes."

Helping an artist put on shoes wasn't anything out of the ordinary, but she was Y/n's assistant. Yet she had to submissively kneel down in front of Soo-Min and help an enemy put on their shoes.

Rose endured the burn in her throat as she held onto one of the shoes and knelt on the ground. With one hand she lifted the high-heeled shoe and with the other she lifted Soo-Min's right foot. However as her foot entered halfway...Soo-Min suddenly let out a high-pitched squeal and kicked Rose in the chest; there was a pushpin inside the shoe!

A loud "PA" sound followed as Soo-Min's manager landed a slap across Rose's face. He then pointed at her and yelled ferociously, "You sure are brave! How dare you place a pushpin inside Soo-Min shoe? Are you trying to stop Soo-Min from going on the show?"

"Y/n told you to do this, didn't she?"

Rose was stunned by the slap as a handprint slowly appeared on her left cheek...

"I didn't put anything in your shoe. I retrieved it as it was."

"How dare you make excuses?"

The manager threw another slap, this time onto Rose's right cheek. It seemed he used too much force because his hands also felt the pain as he shook it twice.

"Everyone saw it!"

Rose looked around at all the eyes that were on her; there were looks of pity, ridicule, mockery and curiosity. In reality, everyone knew deep down what was actually going on: Soo-Min was simply looking for an excuse to humiliate her in front of everyone. No one cared whether she really placed the pushpin or not. But, no one present was at a higher status than Soo-Min, so who would dare step out and stick up for her?