CHAPTER 22: GET RID OF WHO?

"Don’t think you can talk to me like that just because you’re married to a billionaire. I bet you slept your way into his life, you whore!!" Bethany yelled, loud enough for everyone to hear now.

All of the girls gasped as if they practiced it. It was something that Alisha almost laughed at but she held herself back by covering her lips, while Maxine’s fists were clenched so tight she wished she could punch Bethany on the face without getting punished for it.

Katherine on the other hand had already gripped Bethany’s hand so tightly, intentionally digging her long nails into her skin, causing the latter to yelp in pain.

"What’s wrong with you?" Katherine questioned, glaring so hard at Bethany, the latter was forced to realize she’d just said something so scandalizing her career could be in danger. "Can’t you think before talking?"

"I honestly don’t blame her," Alisha finally spoke after being quiet for too long. "For someone who just recently climbed the ladders to fame in less than two years with unknown methods, I bet that’s the way she thinks everyone else has done theirs."

If Bethany had been guilty a moment ago, right now, she was bubbling with rage because of the way Alisha had just spoken to her.

"It’s not like I’m wrong. You’re a slut and nothing but a slut," Bethany spatted out.

Alisa had to give more distance between them due to the saliva flying out of her mouth which was completely unladylike.

"What’s going on here?" A voice suddenly cut Alisha off before she could talk.

It was Megan’s manager.

Megan may be sweet and kind but her manager was completely the opposite. She was strict with an attitude that made everyone back off even when she didn’t say a word yet. Her expression was cold and stoic all the time like a rock.

Bethany immediately shrieked.

"I asked what was going on here. Were you two fighting just now?" She demanded.

Instantly, Bethany shook her head so hard it seemed it was going to fall off anytime soon.

"It was just a little misunderstanding but nothing serious," Katherine immediately said before Alisha could open her mouth.

Bethany had just ruined her plans. She made a mental note to give her a piece of her mind later.

The manager darted her gaze between the two women—Maxine’s lips were so thin it could be used to draw a straight line.

"Good. If there’s a misunderstanding between the both of you, then you’d better settle it fast. We can’t afford to have a scandal between you two on social media," she warned then turned to leave after giving them a hefty scowl.

Bethany glared at Alisha before she took her leave.

"I’ll make sure she apologizes to you," Katherine said before taking her leave as well.

"Why did you stop me from talking?" Maxine asked as Alisha released her grip from Maxine’s wrist.

"Not now. I can’t be the center of attention if Bethany gets eliminated because of this," Alisha explained but only received a look of confusion from Maxine. "I need to release myself."

Alisha got to the restroom, ready to enter one of the cubicles when she suddenly smelt something that made her nose crunch in disgust.

It was cigarettes. Somebody was smoking in the restroom.

Smoking and drinking wasn’t exactly prohibited for the models, but if they were caught by the paparazzi in public doing such, it could lead to a big damage to their careers.

However, for the person behind the cubicle to smoke so openly without a care in the world if they were figured out by another person, they were brave.

"That woman! She dared to humiliate me," she heard a familiar voice. It was none other than Bethany.

’Oh boy. She’s going to be trouble now,’ Alisha thought.

Alisha didn’t bother staying for long.

After she stepped out, Megan was suddenly there, her usual sweet smile on her lips as she spoke to her manager who might have already informed her of what had happened earlier—the reason why she was suddenly there.

"Everyone, since Alisha and Katherine both have similar skills, I would like the both of you to take walks on the runaway together," Megan announced all of a sudden.

Katherine suddenly went stiff.

She’d seen how Alisha had walked so smoothly on the first day. Walking right beside her might dim her shine.

Katherine may be heartless, but she wasn’t blind not to see a talent better than hers.

"Go on."

Katherine raised her chin so high to the sky as if showers of blessings were pouring on her.

Alisha was still a rookie. She was still much more experienced than her.

Together, both Alisha and Katherine stepped on the stage. The both of them were the same height, having almost the same physique but there was a slight difference. As soon as they both started walking down the runway, all jaws dropped.

Katherine walked like she owned the stage, while Alisha walked like the stage was built for her.

Alisha’s facial expression was effortless while Katherine felt her confidence shrink when she saw everyone’s gaze on Alisha, staring at her in awe.

When it was time for their power pose, Katherine forced a smile which the photographer immediately detected.

"Please smile more naturally," he said.

Katherine tried once again, but she wasn’t feeling it.

The photographer gave her a stern look before he took the picture nonetheless.

"That was very beautiful, Alisha. I knew I could always count on you to match Katherine’s power walk. Impressive," Megan complimented. "Who knows, you might actually replace Katherine in this show."

It might only be a simple sentence but Katherine read the words underlying each sentence.

If Alisha was able to match her power walk, it would be long before...

Katherine gritted her teeth through a forced smile as if she’d been the one Megan had just complimented.

’I really have to get rid of her. Fast.’