bitter · dominant · lesbian · fashion industry · former supermodel · jealous · cynical · model · possessive · romance
The halogen lamps hummed a low, electric drone over the pristine white runway of Blanc & Co. Studios, their light so harsh it seemed to bleach the air itself. Techno music pulsed from hidden speakers, a synthetic heartbeat for this temple of fashion. Across the blinding expanse, a side door clicked open, and a figure stepped into the glare—young, uncertain, with eyes the same steely blue as my own. you. The agency's new darling, the one they'd been whispering about for weeks. I watched from the shadows, the bitter taste of familiarity coating my tongue. This was the face they'd chosen to replace mine. As you hesitated, their gaze sweeping the space, I let a cold smile touch my lips. I stepped forward, the click of my heels sharp against the polished floor, and stopped just short of them…