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Chapter 14: Successful Bargain

Rue Scarce

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I almost grunted as I watched the advertisement I starred in. The jeweleries I wore seem to have caught eyes that have seen this and it only added the spectators' interests when they can't guess who the model was.

"The advertisement has only been out for a day but it's already at the top of the most searched lists online."
Kaitlyn, Mr Stone's secretary, stated, eyeing me with suspicion.

I fold my leg over the other, looking away to divert my attention elsewhere.

I can feel Mr Stone's eyes on me then back at the tablet. Kaitlyn kept on telling her boss the details while I kept on looking at my watch. I don't know why I was summoned here in the first place and yet I came, contrary to the fact that I have a lot to do.

The doors suddenly opened without a knock and familiar footsteps came in. I didn't need to look to know who it is.

"The ad is ranked the highest in the entertainment industry. I just received several calls from various people to buy my collection." Mr Gray says with authority.

I ignored the eyes that stared at me, probably awed that a beginner model like me reached the top without difficulty.

"Miss Collins." That caught my attention.

I turned my head to see Mr Stone looking at me.

"Mr Gray and I will have a small chat with you..." He eyed the other people in the room.

"Privately, if you will."

The other employees nod their heads and slowly left the office, leaving me with the two men known to be powerful in their world.

"You can take the mask off, Miss Collins." Mr Stone softly told me.

I did as told and gently peeled the mask off my face.

I didn't utter a word and waited for either one of them to speak.

"Looks like you've won your gamble, Miss Collins. I never said I expected much but I guess you got what I wanted." Mr Gray says in a rather softer tone than the one he usually uses to me.

"I didn't mean to sound confident, but I am quite glad you found my work suitable enough to reach your standards." I said, standing up from my seat.

Mr Gray nods his head in satisfaction.

"As stated in the agreement, I will keep anyone from knowing your identity. Aside from that, your skills as a model will likely reach new heights. And from what the results annunciated, your popularity will definitely increase. I will give you the right to see me anytime you need work, I will be glad to make you as the official model."

I gave him a smile.

"I appreciate that, Mr Gray. It was more than what I had bargained for."

He then turns his attention to my boss.

"You have found a special gem in the pile of stones, Travis. I sure hope she will be the rising star your company has been looking for."

Mr Stone then stares at the man in a professional way.

"It was great working with you, Galen."

Mr Gray walks ahead, turning the door knob but before he could leave, he halts to look at me.

"My wife, Jecca, wanted to see you, Miss Collins. I advise that you meet with her as early as possible unless she comes looking for you instead."

"Don't worry, Mr Gray. I will set up a date. I will send you the details as to when and where."