A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 320

"Ease up on the drama, will ya?" Todd said, rolling his eyes as Chloe made her pitch. He raised his hand in a mock threat, "All I'm asking is for you to deliver those Vogue-level shots, and I'll be forever in your debt. No more tricks!"

Chloe stuck out her tongue playfully, "A face made perfect in post-production? I trust you guys! Photoshop us into cover model material!"

As Chloe wrapped up her plea, Asuka finished prepping Matilda in a brand-new outfit, stepping out to Todd's enthusiastic applause.

"Stunning! You've got this ethereal vibe going! Sure you don't wanna give Hollywood a shot?"

Todd snapped a few shots with his camera, then paused to admire his work, "Ah, simply beautiful."

"Not interested," Matilda laughed lightly, "I thought this was going to be a low-key, boutique photoshoot... Chloe didn't mention it was this grand."

"Oh, don't sweat the small stuff," Chloe said, grabbing Matilda and steering her towards the set, "Are we sticking with this backdrop?"

Asuka glanced at the stark white background, "It feels off. How about we switch to that vintage 1920s wallpaper? Matilda's dress is spot-on for a flapper look."

"Good thinking."

With a signal from Todd, the crew hustled to change the backdrop, leaving Matilda feeling like a fish out of water, lured into Chloe's elaborate scheme and now thrust in front of the camera.

Matilda fidgeted, nervous, "I... I don't think I can do this... Todd..."