Chapter 917

Previously, there was no scene involving getting into the water. Nonetheless, Sharon wanted to see Ashlyn shivering in the cold water during early winter. That scene would surely be captivating.

“Ms. Hinton, isn’t this a bit too much? It’s freezing outside. She might catch a cold if she goes into the water,” Cassandra tried to dissuade Sharon.

“I wonder if Ashlyn is truly willing to participate in the shoot. This shoot is for charity, and she’s being held up as a national role model. She’s done so many good deeds, but she can’t do this one thing?”

Sharon raised an eyebrow as she stared at Cassandra. “Or are you saying everything about her is just a carefully crafted image? And all her so-called good deeds and contributions are just empty talk? You can cancel the shoot if you think she can’t do it. We can find someone else. However, when the time comes, I guess the public opinion on Twitter will be…”

“You!” Cassandra glared at Sharon, infuriated by the woman before her. Grinding her teeth, she finally uttered menacingly, “Sharon, if I find out you’re deliberately targeting my boss, I’ll make sure you can’t survive in this industry!”

Hearing Cassandra’s warning, Sharon scowled a little but quickly maintained her composure. “Ms.

Jensen, please watch your mouth. Do you know how to show some basic respect? If you want to continue the shoot, then we’ll start now. Otherwise, leave. I won’t stop you!”

“Of course, we’ll shoot.” Ashlyn’s cold voice came from behind them.

“Boss…” Cassandra quickly walked up to Ashlyn. Ashlyn merely patted her hand and stared at Sharon with an icy gaze.

The world is truly small. I can even run into acquaintances in such a place.

Sharon, the former designer of LX Corporation, had always been disdainful of Ashlyn.

Ashlyn did not expect to meet Sharon again during a magazine shoot.

“I’m not a professional model, and I agreed to this cover shoot because your magazine invited me,”

Ashlyn said, enduring the bone-chilling wind with a cold smile. “What’s the matter? Your boss was the one who invited me. You can report it to your boss if you don’t want me to be on the shoot. There’s no need for you to force yourself to do something you don’t want to and force me to withdraw on my own accord. When I do withdraw, you will spread rumors online, saying I’m difficult to work with or acting like a diva, right? Sharon, you have not changed after all these years.”

Ashlyn’s icy eyes stared at Sharon. Her aura was even colder than the freezing wind.

“If you can’t cooperate with me, I’ll have to ask your boss to send another editor to work with me.”

Sharon’s previously arrogant demeanor was instantly shattered when she saw Ashlyn’s expression.

“Ms. Berry…”

Ashlyn ignored her, knowing all too well what she was thinking. She is just trying to ruin my reputation and sabotage my collaborations. I will not be fooled so easily.

Ashlyn turned to the stunned photographer standing nearby. “My makeup and costume are done. Let’s begin.”

It was as if she had taken control of the situation, treating it like her own turf.

She was like the queen giving orders.

The photographer finally snapped out of it and quickly said, “Ms. Berry, you can start by striking some poses freely, and I’ll see if I can capture some good shots.”

Right then, Ashlyn’s phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at the screen and realized it was Lucas.

“Hello.”

“Why bother arguing with her if you don’t want to do the shoot?”

The man’s magnetic voice came through the phone.

Ashlyn paused. “You’re here?”

“How could I not come to witness your first cover shoot in person?” Lucas’ voice was indulgent, but his words were merciless and cold. “It’s okay. After you finish the shoot, I’ll buy the magazine publishing company, and you can deal with them however you want. By then, they can only listen to you.”