Chapter 24 Wolf in Front, Tiger at Back

The job for the next two days was similar to the previous one. The model competition was still going on. Helen needed to finish their makeup before getting on the stage every day, and touched up a bit when there’s a session change. It’s not also a hard job. But, when she looked at those faces turned into someone new under her touch, she felt full of accomplishments. She thought maybe this is why many people still chose to work in this line of work even though they don’t lack money. They still chose their work interest over the money that they earned. They could get the recognition from the others, to be needed, and could get the things that were more satisfying than money. Thinking of this, she thought of Xia Yu. He came from a good family, but he worked so hard. He must’ve had the same thought. After that time, she didn’t contact him anymore. He called her so many times but she didn’t answer. She also didn’t reply to any of his WeChat messages. She knew that she wasn’t angry anymore. However, after that night with Antony, she felt that it was impossible for them. Such a kind-hearted man deserved someone better. “Helen, there are still three more competitions to go. And then, later, an important person will come. You need to keep your spirit.” It was Manager Lin. He was a smooth person, someone who looked down on her the first time he saw her. She didn’t know if he really saw her true ability, but Helen felt that his attitude seemed to be getting better. Helen nodded, “Yes. Manager.” She didn’t really understand the rules in the workplace, but she would usually get along very well as long as nobody treated her badly. “I heard that Mr. Davis is coming later.” A fat girl gossiped as soon as Manager Lin left the area. “Really? Antony Davis is coming?” “Of course. This is his fiancee’s company. This time, the company has such a large-scale competition. He will definitely come for the sake of his fiancée, right?” The fat girl drank two sips of water, stepped back, and sat at the dressing table. “Moreover, as far as I know, this company actually belongs to Mr. Davis, Ms. Gao is managing on his behalf.” Helen was organizing the dressing table when the girl said it and she immediately startled. The eyebrow brush and powder in her hands fell on the stool. Is that real? This is Gao Wen’s company, moreover, Antony is the boss behind it? Her mouth slightly pursed. What kind of fate is this? She couldn’t even escape from it. For the rest of the day, Helen was a bit absent-minded because of it. Until Manager Lin’s sharp voice was heard. “Everyone, please be prepared. Makeup artists, you guys need to go to the stage and take a bow. This time, you’ve done an outstanding job.” Everyone cheered up upon hearing the words. Helen subconsciously wanted to escape. She wasn’t ready to face Gao Wen yet. Since she had slept with Gao Wen’s fiancé, she couldn’t help but felt guilty about it. She held her stomach as she said, “Manager, I had a stomachache. I won’t go.” After speaking, she pretended to lean on the dressing table. Manager Lin squinted his eyes, looked at her, walked over, and placed his big hand on her shoulder, “Helen, are you okay?” As he spoke, his hand slipped from the shoulder to her back. Helen returned to her sense. She frowned, his hands… is he harassing her?” She stood up, her eyes darkened, and turned fiercely, shaking off the hand rubbing on her back, “Manager Lin, I’ll go out for some fresh air.” “Are you okay? How about I help you?” Manager Lin quickly supported Helen, but the corner of his eyes was looking at Helen’s breast. “You don’t need to.” Helen wasn’t a fool. She could tell by his gaze. She was just a bit depressed. Those women here were more beautiful than her, had a better figure than her. Why did he pick on her? Thinking of that, she felt sick. She nodded after speaking to Manager Lin and quickly left. “Helen, be careful. He’s a wolf in sheep clothing.” Not long after Helen left, a female voice came from her back. When Helen turned, she saw He Fei, whose work station was next to her. She was about thirty-six or seven years old. It was said that, she was quite famous in the makeup industry. SM paid a high price to bring her over from another company. However, she wasn’t such a pretentious. Previously, Manager Lin was about to give her a separate work station, but she refused. She had always been eccentric. She took orders based on her preference. She only came several times in a month. This time, she was here because of the grand-final, because it was a personal relationship. In the past few days, although they didn’t talk much, compared to those gossiping women, she preferred Helen more. “Sister He” He Fei patted on her shoulder, “Little girl, you have a good skill and talent. You only need to learn more and your future will be good.” “Thanks for your encouragement. I’ll work harder.” He Fei smiled and said casually, “The previous girl was also very talented. But, she was ruined by that ‘wolf’.” Helen paused and took a breath. She obviously knew who He Fei was talking about. “Wasn’t it because she broke up with her boyfriend, then she committed suicide?” He Fei immediately frowned and turned to look at her, “She won’t be dumped if she wasn’t ruined.” Helen just stood there and stunned. Although she had followed her mother for these few years, getting a lot of scornful looks, also experienced lots of things, but… At least, she still experienced the bright side of it, not the dark side. This was the first time she realized that her life wasn’t miserable at all. She took a few steps and walked next to He Fei, “Then, nothing can be done about him? That woman, why didn’t she call the police?” He Fei sighed. “He is Ms. Gao’s cousin, the family of the executives. They are loaded and gave that girl one million. And it’s done.” He Fei said with a look of disdain and helplessness that Helen couldn’t understand. Then, He Fei patted on her shoulder, and walked away. Helen’s blood froze. What kind of situation is this? So, Manager Lin is Gao Wen’s cousin? And he’s also such a scary person? At this time, she unknowingly walked onto the main hall. She tilted her head and peeked through the door. She saw Gao Wen was standing at the stage while holding Antony’s hand. She frowned. What should she do now? There’s a wolf in front, and a tiger behind…