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..."

Without a word, Matilda's depth of character shone through, reminiscent of a prominent figure from the past, her appearance evoking the sounds of a bygone era marked by struggle and elegance.

Her attire, a testament to the era's resilience, complemented her poised yet dismissive stance, a perfect blend of beauty and strength.

It's said that true beauty shines brightest against the backdrop of adversity, a love story that endures through the toughest times to become legendary.

And there, in that moment, Matilda embodied such a tale, her gentle yet fleeting beauty captivating everyone present. Todd, camera in hand, found himself at a loss, unable to capture the full extent of her allure.

"Too beautiful... What has she seen, what has she lived through, to possess such a presence, such depth in her eyes?"