65 Unexpected Opportunity

The subsidiary had secured the exceptionally talented Jennifer as the master photographer for their magazine cover. Known for her selective taste and high fees, Jennifer’s involvement was a major coup. However, the project hit a snag when the celebrity model scheduled for the shoot suddenly dropped out. The stakes were high, not just financially but reputation wise. A failure here could damage their future collaborations with top photographers. Emma, called in by headquarters to manage the situation, decided to assess it firsthand. Upon arrival at the subsidiary, she unexpectedly encountered Alex. It had been a smooth couple of weeks since their last casual encounter, but Alex was aware of the Smirnoff’s family business's growing successes, having lost a project to them recently. Alex was surprised to see Emma handling the situation, accompanied by Jada and Johnson, Wayne's assistant. The presence of Wayne's right-hand man for a seemingly minor issue hinted at something more sign