Inside the dressing room, Ivy stood in front of the mirror after getting changed, quietly studying her reflection.
Even she had to admit it.
The woman staring back at her looked stunning.
Her makeup was soft yet elegant, perfectly enhancing her features without looking excessive. The fitted dress hugged her figure beautifully, while her hair framed her face in a way that made her appear both graceful and intimidating at the same time.
Still, Ivy couldn’t stop overthinking.
"Don’t you think this is a little too much?" she asked while glancing at Sal and Lola through the mirror. "The makeup, the styling... all of it. Do I really need this much effort for one photoshoot?"
Sal, who had been busy checking the accessories moments ago, suddenly looked up at her.
Then he froze.
"Woah..."
His eyes widened openly.
"I never realized you were this beautiful."
The blunt compliment instantly made Ivy narrow her eyes suspiciously.
Back then, Sal had hardly ever complimented Raven so directly. Hearing it now only made her wonder if the makeup artists had gone overboard.
Meanwhile, Lola stepped forward and gently held Ivy’s shoulders.
"This is your launch shoot," she explained patiently. "First impressions matter in this industry. And trust me, the look suits you perfectly."
Then Lola smiled confidently.
"I’m sure even Fin Campbell will be impressed."
The moment she heard that name, Ivy’s expression shifted slightly.
Fin Campbell.
One of the most well-known photographers in Country S.
People in the fashion industry practically worshipped his work. He was known for being brutally honest and extremely difficult to satisfy. Many established models had failed to impress him before.
The only reason he agreed to this shoot was because Kevin personally asked him.
Meanwhile, outside in the main shooting area, Kevin had already finished changing and was currently doing his solo shots.
"Perfect."
Fin lowered the camera slightly after taking another series of photos.
Kevin casually walked over to him while Fin showed him the results.
"You know I never doubt your skills, Fin," Kevin said with an easy smile.
Even he had to admit the shots looked incredible.
Fin’s attention remained on the screen for a moment before he glanced at Kevin.
"You’re the only reason I accepted this project," he admitted honestly. "But now I’m curious about the woman who’s going to stand beside you."
His voice softened slightly while speaking to Kevin.
Fin had admired him for years ever since he first saw him on a magazine cover. Kevin’s confidence, sharp presence, and effortless charm had always attracted him.
Unfortunately, Kevin only ever treated him like a close friend.
So Fin buried those feelings and kept things professional.
"You won’t be disappointed," Kevin said confidently.
Fin raised a brow.
"We’ll see."
Then he checked the time on his watch before frowning slightly.
"But honestly, why isn’t she here yet? She’s a newcomer and already making people wait?"
Fin valued punctuality more than anything.
In his eyes, wasting time was disrespectful.
Kevin instinctively glanced toward the hallway leading to Ivy’s dressing room.
His thoughts briefly drifted back to last night.
After sending Ivy a goodnight message, he had secretly hoped she would reply.
She didn’t.
Even his morning text remained unread.
The thought alone had bothered him more than he wanted to admit.
But suddenly, his expression brightened.
"Oh, there she is."
The dullness in his eyes vanished instantly as Ivy walked toward them.
Fin unconsciously looked in the same direction.
Then he froze.
For a brief second, even his professional composure cracked.
Ivy looked breathtaking.
Her beauty carried an unusual balance of softness and sharpness that immediately captured attention. The elegant dress complemented her pale skin perfectly, while her eyes held a calm intensity that felt strangely dangerous.
Fin unconsciously stared a second too long.
’What kind of devil disguised as an angel is this?’ he thought.
Still, he quickly masked his reaction and returned to his cold professional demeanor.
"I hope we didn’t keep you waiting too long, Fin," Lola apologized politely as they approached.
But instead of answering her directly, Fin kept his eyes on Ivy for another second before finally looking away.
"Newcomers these days really think the world revolves around them," he remarked coldly.
The sharp comment instantly stunned both Ivy and Sal.
The man sounded unbelievably arrogant.
Meanwhile, Lola forced an awkward smile.
"Don’t mind him," she quickly told Ivy. "Fin is just very serious about time."
Even she sounded slightly uncomfortable saying it.
Before Ivy could respond, Kevin stepped closer.
"Lola’s right," he said gently. "Fin isn’t a bad person. He just gets irritated when schedules shift."
Kevin’s gaze never once left Ivy while speaking.
Unfortunately, Ivy still wasn’t convinced.
Something about Fin’s attitude already rubbed her the wrong way.
"Come on," Lola said quickly, trying to move things along. "Let’s start the shoot."
As everyone headed toward the set, Fin silently watched Kevin interacting with Ivy.
And the more he watched, the more jealousy quietly crept into his chest.
Kevin looked comfortable around her.


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