Ch-9

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Hannah was sitting infront of the mirror,the staff doing her make up and hair.Today she would be main star of the show,presenting the greatest piece of the genius designer of the moment,Noemie Dubois.After tonight,the media all over the world would talk only about her and how she shined in that dress.She had seen the dress before,it was breathtaking.This would be the peak of her career and maybe this would make her an unforgetable figure in the model world.

Little did she know that all her wishes would come true,but with a little twist.

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Finally,the moment she had been waiting for came.Looking at the runway infront of her and the flashing lights,made her even more excited,but her face was serious as she walked down that runway.All these people clapping for her,those cameras trying to catch every possible angle of hers.She stopped at the end posing a few times and twirling.She then flashed a slight smile and then walked torwards the backstage again.

Noemie Dubois,came out and started thanking the crowd and welcomed Hannah on stage again.Hannah came with a smile and came close to Noemie to hug her,but Noemie completely ignored her.Something wasn't right.Noemie wasn't really close to her,but she wasn't this cold.No matter what she would never publicly humiliate her like this.Hannah smile stiffened,but she didn't dare frown.

When she went back to change,everybody kept looking at her strangely and whisper to one another.She finally got annoyed,but held her anger.Hannah had kept a clean,kind reputation in this industry.Gael valued human moral,so to get to him,she had worked hard in building a kind,sweet,humble and calm reputation.She swallowed her anger until she left for home.At least all those reporters waititng to interview her would raise her mood.

After coming out of the building,just like she had guessed,Hannah was surrounded by a herd of reporters at the door.Wow,there are more than I expected.I've really shined today.Hannahs smile was getting bigger and bigger,but froze when the questions started raining on her.

"Hannah Williams,is it true that you're having an affair?"

"Are the pictures true?"

"Were in L city with your lover on X day of the previous month?"

"Why did you have an affair?"

"How do you feel after cheating on your husband Gael Laurier?"

Hannah couldn't process what was happening.At first they were asking if it was true and the next second they were asking her why she did it.Hannah kept stuttering and weakly denying,but the reporters showed no mercy.Such a well known figure caught in an affair,not to mention she had a clear reputation with no scandals,it was the biggest news of the year.How could they let this chance slip?

"N-No!I-it's not true!I-I didn't!"but it all fell on deaf ears.Hannahs bodyguards and manager came to her rescue and got her in the van,driving away from the place.

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Meanwhile in another country Isabel was lazily watching the interview while sipping from her glass with red wine.On the other side of the sofa was Gael who also had a glass of red wine on his hand.

He seemed to be handling the situation really well.His face was calm and with a hint of satisfaction.Isabel was slightly surprised,she thought he would be hurt watching this,but he insisted more than her and showed exitement when the pictures were finally published.

He really recovers fast.She thought he would be sad for a few more months.

Checking the comments of the people online Gael spoke happily while clincking her glass.

"Exellent planning partner!The results are really beautiful!"

Isabel smiled and took a sip of the wine.

"I couldn't have done it without the beautiful execution of my partner."

"So whats the next step?"

"That depends on your report."

"Allow me to present."Gael went to the other room and came back with a laptop. "These are the information of WAZ I've gathered ." He then started explaining."The new camera lens WAZ has started producing,at first was promising,but I've heard many photographers who bought them after the first batch sold out and the second batch started selling,complain.At first I thought it might've been a competition trick,but lately I had a conversation with a photographer friend who also had the same complaints.I decided to investigate it a little and brought it to an engineer friend of mine who specialises in lens designs,just so you know he is one of the best on his field,and told me that the glass used on the lens of the second batch wasn't of the same quality as the one used on the lens of the first batch.With the original design of the lens you gave me,was made a few mild changes.You see,in the design you said you approved,the quality,thickness and curve of the glass aren't what you had approved."then opened a document showing the original design and the design after."This is the report my engineer friend made."

Isabel was listening silently.She already guessed what he would say next.

Gael continued. "After sending some people to check on the factories and adding the financial report you send me.I came to the conclusion that James has been embezzling the original funds used for these lens.Ialso did a mild investigation of the previous products,but compared to these ones they're all nothing.If this comes out it could result in a huge scandal and ruin WAZs reputation."

"You seem to have more to say.Carry on."Isabel lightly said.

"Also,James has been buying a large number of properties secretly lately and most of them under Hannahs name.No matter how much funds he has embezzled,it doesn't justify the value of the properties."

"You don't mean…"Gael nodded.Suddenly Isabel covered her face while groaning. "Don't tell me that ba***** has been doing something illegal?!"

"He actually dares to use WAZ!The WAZ I built!"

"There might be a way to save WAZ in the end since the sudden money flow seemed to have happened lately.Don't forget there are the other shareholders and they don't seem to know.Besides you've overestimated his courage to use WAZ.Though that ******* dares to cheat on you,he doesn't dare do something big behind your back involving WAZ,after all he knows your temper and knows that without you WAZ is nothing."

"You really think so?" she looked at him her emerald eyes full of uneasiness.

"I know so." The determined golden eyes gave her assurance."Anyway I've also got a concept for the Ricci winery."