Chapter 1451
Michael had turned down the gig with Vermont, even if it meant risking their relationship. He believed he had secured a spot on the Saun family's high-profile event, only to realize he had actually passed up the opportunity to work with the true Saun heiress.
He and Vermont had known each other for six or seven years. When they first met, Vermont's fame was nowhere near what it is today. Green Hill Media was just starting to make waves in the industry. Vermont recognized Michael's skills from when he did makeup for his artists. So, Vermont would often reach out to him whenever work was available.
Back then, Michael did not have much recognition. He would take on any job, regardless of how much it paid. As his reputation grew, he found that the income of a makeup artist was very different when he was famous. After gaining recognition, the price of his services for A-list celebrities increased many times. He became highly sought after, and outsiders would address him as Mr. Caleb. Moreover, he had significant control over the pricing of his services.
He made a fortune doing makeup for anyone except for Green Hill Media's artists. After his status skyrocketed, Vermont's payments to him were only half of what other clients paid. This was especially true because Vermont never paid a deposit and only made verbal agreements.
Michael wanted to stop taking jobs from Green Hill Media long ago. So, when Jaylene approached him to do her makeup, he agreed without much thought. She was the heiress of the Saun family in Rivera and the sister of Elegant
Media's owner. He would not be afraid of offending
Vermont if he could make her happy and secure the Saun family's support. His future jobs would only be of higher caliber.
Michael never imagined that the job he turned down from
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