Chapter 128: The showdown

The shoot wrapped with a soft click of the camera and the faint buzz of chatter as the crew began packing up.

Serena sat on the edge of a long white bench, flipping through the glossy photographs that had just been pulled up on the tablet in front of her.

The images were stunning—her poses sharp yet effortless, her expressions layered enough to draw the eye and hold it.

Everyone seemed pleased. Th