Sir Your Wife Already Signed the Divorce Paper by Josie Chapter 18
Sir Your Wife Already Signed the Divorce Paper
Chapter 18: Confrontation
After the meeting concluded, Troy leaned back in his chair, massaging his temples to ease the
tension.
Just then, his phone chimed.
Troy picked it up and glanced at the caller ID before answering, âHello.â
âMr. Marshall, are you at the office? I need to speak with you.â
Troy glanced at his calendar, his eyebrows furrowing. âDid you finish filming that quickly today?â
Sarah hesitated on the other end, her voice tinged with an unusual edge, âWell, about that⦠there. was actually no filming today.â
âNo filming? Why?â Troinquired.
During a brief restroom break earlier, he had noticed that Imogenâs office was locked upâindicative of her absence from work.
Considering her dedication to onâsite supervision during shoots, it was unusual for her to cancel a filming day.
âWhen we arrived at the studio, Ms. Forbes abruptly informed us that the shoot, was postponed due to an urgent matter. She left without further explanation, catching us off guard.â
âThere must have been a compelling reason for her to halt the shoot. Since there was no filming, why donât you come to the office?â
Over the past three years, Troy had grown accustomed to Imogenâs meticulous work ethic. It seemed improbable that she would cancel a shoot without a valid reason.
Despite her words, Sarahâs tone hinted at a veiled smirk, âWell, something important must have come up. By the way, Mr. Marshall, I have a request.â
âWhatâs that?â
âIâd like my makeup artist to accompany me for the shoot. Since returning from abroad, my skin has been acting up. Iâm concerned that the makeup artist from New York might not be familiar with my skin conditions, resulting in subpar makeup and photography. My personal makeup artist is wellâversed in my skinâs needs and can ensure the best outcome.â
Troy considered it a minor request, âYou donât need to run such matters by me.â
Sarah responded, âIt may seem trivial, but proper communication is key in work, regardless of the scale. During collaborations, mutual respect, and sincerity are vital. Iâm quite invested in this endorsement, and itâs only fitting that I treat everything with utmost seriousness. Failing to inform you could easily be misconstrued.â
âYour point is valid.â
Sarah had needed to explain this miner detail to Troy, yet Imogen hadnât informed him about canceling the shoot. The implications were apparent, but Troy implicitly trusted Imogenâs judgment and work ethic forged over years of partnership.
Hanging up the call, he resumed his work.
The following day, Sarah and her team arrived promptly on set, and the arrangements from the previous day remained intact.
With her makeup impeccable and wardrobe on point, Sarah began shooting.
However, a new predicament unfoldedâa clash erupted between the makeup artist and Sarahâs
Chapter 18. Confrontation
personal makeup artist.
âDirector Forbes, please come to the makeup room.â An assistant rushed to inform Imogen. Concerned, Imogen set aside her magazine and headed toward the dressing room.
Charlie, the makeup artist, emerged with a frazzled expression, her voice laden with worry, âMs. Forbes, youâre just in time. Ms. Page has brought her own makeup artist, and theyâre having a heated disagreement over the makeup and styling.â
Imogen entered the room, and Ylah gestured toward the woman beside her, âDirector Forbes, allow me to introduce you to Ms. MarianâSarahâs personal makeup artist. You may have heard of her; sheâs the official makeup artist for the Miss World Competition.â
Charlie rolled her eyes discreetly.
âHello,â Mira greeted Ingen.
âNice to meet you, Ms. Marian.â Imogen nodded, then turned to Ylah, her tone diplomatic, âDirector Willy, I understand that Ms. Page is accustomed to working with her preferred makeup artist. However, why was the agreedâupon styling and makeup not adhered to?â
âDirector Forbes, before you get upset, let me explain. Ms. Marian believes that the provided styling and makeup need to complement Sarah better. She feels that the look you designed doesnât align with her appearance.â
Charlie couldnât restrain her irritation, interjecting, âYlah, itâs not about matching or not matching. Frankly, Ms. Marianâs approach deviates entirely from the intended theme. This makeup and styling are entirely unsuitable for the advertisementâs concept.â
Ylah chuckled, her tone condescending, âMs. Charlieâs words are quaint. Nowadays, the success of an endorsement hinges on a starâs fan base, doesnât it? Sarahâs appeal lies in her popularity. As long as she looks good, her fans will support herâstyling isnât all that relevant.â
Charlie was about to retort, but Imogen silenced her, addressing Ylah, âDirector Willy, I hope you understand that our cooperation is crucial and governed by a contract. Ms. Page is obliged to follow our styling and makeup guidelines for the shoot. Changing these elements without proper. authorization constitutes a breach of the agreement and should have been discussed with us.â
At that moment, Sarah abruptly stood, her tone apologetic, âMs. Forbes, I must apologize. I neglected to inform you, but I did discuss this matter with Mr. Marshall yesterday, and he approved the change.â
Imogen stood there, speechless.
Her mouth opened and closed, words failing her.
In an instant, she felt like a clown, unwittingly dancing on a stage of shadows.
To hear that Troy had been informed about this alteration but not her was a blow to her professional integrity.
It was a revelation that left her speechless and wounded.
Chapter 19: Troy Doesnât Believe Her At All