Accident Prone

Normally, models would timidly lower their heads and wait for Kendra to end up steaming, but this time it was different.

"Miss Kendra, what did we do wrong?", a model named Mila asked innocently.

Kendra lifted her chin arrogantly. "You dare to ask me? You are arrived here to work, and you should be stretching and not dilly-dallying. That is not what we are paying you for."

"But… it's not nine o'clock yet.", a model named Jordin said timidly what all others were thinking.

On Saturday evening, in Las Vegas, Mila, Ella, and Jordin voiced their disapproval of how Kendra is treating them, and they agreed to record Kendra.

Mila and Jordin spoke because they are aware that from the moment Kendra made her appearance, Ella turned on the recorder.

However, the girls are not sure what to do with the recording. Report her? To whom? The only one above Kendra seems to be the CEO and they have no idea how to reach him, or if he would side with Kendra or not. Or maybe they can blackmail Kendra by saying that they will expose her if she does not treat them fairly.

The girls are not sure what to do with the recording, but they know that their first step is to get that recording, and the more they get, the better it will be. They hope that will be the case.

Kendra checked the time and she saw that it's 8:57. She snorted.

"So, what if it's not nine? Do you think that when you go to an agency for a job that is from four to six you get to leave at six? You get to leave when the job is done, even if that means it's midnight. Instead of counting minutes, you should count your lucky stars that allowed you to come here and get this job. Don't you realize how many others can replace you easily? If you are not careful, every day can be your last."

"We passed the interview and audition, and signed the contracts for six months.", Ella said in a small voice.

Kendra sneered, irritated that the girls are talking back. "You think that those will protect you? If I say that you are out, no one will stop you from leaving."

"You can't kick us out without a reason.", Mila said.

"Since when I need a reason to do anything? It is up to me to determine what is best for the company, and you relaxing instead of working is a good enough reason to let you go. Listen well, no one is indispensable."

The girls swallowed hard. They spoke freely in order to record Kendra, but if they get fired before anything is done, won't that be plain stupid? All of them want to be famous models, and this was their way in.

Kendra is wrong, but she intimidated them with her position and experience. The girls lowered their heads and reverted to their submissive behavior.

"I agree…", Brianna's icy voice came from the door, making everyone look her way, but Brianna's gaze didn't leave Kendra. "Did you hear that girls? No one is indispensable and that includes assistant Kendra."

Kendra stopped breathing. Why is Brianna here? How much did she hear?

Kendra's eyes darted behind Brianna, and she was not sure if Quentin is in that office behind Brianna. Probably.

"What are you doing here?", Kendra asked one of the many questions on her mind.

Brianna crossed her arms over her chest. "Didn't you hear on Saturday? Next to my husband, I am the majority owner of Reynolds Media. Can't I come to my company?"

"That's not what I meant. I wanted to ask why are you in this department?"

"It is part of my company. My husband said that models are being trained here while getting fair treatment and I came to take a look. I didn't expect to see you act like you own the place.", Brianna's arrogance topped Kendras and every time Brianna said 'my', it felt like a slap to Kendra.

Brianna smiled and spoke to the girls. "Remember, your contract specifies work hours. If anyone expects you to work more in terms of time or responsibilities listed in the contract, it needs to be approved by your manager and agreed upon by all parties. Don't work overtime without being paid extra, and you will not be paid if your manager does not say so. You are here to work for money, not charity. And you are definitely not here to be bullied."

The girls smiled and nodded vigorously.

The teacher for the dance class came in and paused at the strange scene in front of her. She didn't know who Brianna is, but she saw the confidence in which Brianna carried herself and it was obvious that there is some showdown between Brianna and Kendra.

"Excuse me, who are you?", the teacher asked Brianna.

"I'm your new boss.", Brianna said with a smug smile. "Check your email, it was sent as an official announcement earlier this morning."

The teacher widened her eyes and reached for her phone to check the email. A new boss? That's big!

Kendra was irritated and it showed on her face.

Ella and Jordin snickered.

"What is funny?", Kendra snapped at the girls.

The girls widened their eyes and didn't answer, but Brianna was unwilling to let it go.

"Please… share with everyone what is funny. I want to know.", Brianna urged the girls.

Mila was not the one laughing, but she responded: "After weeks of Kendra bossing us around, it's nice to see someone put Kendra in her place."

Brianna pretended to be surprised. "Bossing you around? She is only an assistant to the CEO. Unless CEO officially sends her here to deliver a message, she has no business coming to this department. The only ones who can tell you what to do are your manager and your teachers."

Brianna looked at Kendra. "Are you abusing your position? That is a big offense, miss Kendra."

Anger swelled inside Kendra and she forgot about the possibility that Quentin is watching. "Abusing my position? Did you look at yourself? Only because you tricked Quentin into marrying you and giving you the shares, now you think you own everything?"

"No, not everything.", Brianna responded calmly. "But I own 32% of Reynolds Media and Quentin belongs to me. That means these are my employees and I will not allow you to bully them. Oh, that makes you my employee as well, so maybe you should tone down that attitude, or I might fire you for disobedience."

"Fire me? I don't work for you!", Kendra hissed.

"But you work for me.", Quentin said flatly and Kendra was sure that her heart stopped beating.

Brianna was irritated that Quentin came out to save the day. Didn't they agree that she will take care of Kendra? But he announced his presence so now she can't push him back in and pretend that no one saw him. She knows that Quentin could not listen anymore to Kendra insulting Brianna, but Brianna wanted to put that annoying woman in her place personally.

The teacher was flabbergasted. She still didn't read the email, but Quentin showing up was confirmation enough that Brianna should be treated nicely.

The models were in a mix of shock and glee. No one spoke, eagerly waiting to see what will happen next.

Kendra opened her mouth to say something, but Quentin was speaking again: "Wait for me in my office."

Kendra lowered her head and scurried out of the room.

"I apologize for that.", Quentin said to the models. "As Mrs. Reynolds said, the only ones who can tell you what to do are your manager and the teachers. And you are not required to listen to them if they are asking for anything that is not outlined in the contract. If anyone bullies you, reach out to my secretary or to the HR department and we will have that settled."

The girls nodded and Quentin glanced at the teacher. "You can begin your class."

"Do you want to watch?", Quentin asked Brianna.

"Maybe some other time.", Brianna responded to Quentin and gave an encouraging smile to the girls who stared at them. "Keep up the good work."

Quentin and Brianna left the room and the models started whispering excitedly. They were all happy that Kendra got what she deserved, and they wondered what punishment is waiting for Kendra in the CEO's office.

"I would like to come occasionally and see the models.", Brianna told Quentin.

Quentin was surprised. "Really? You don't need to, if you don't want."

"I want to.", Brianna said. "By being around, they will not forget that I exist, and with that, they will not dare to try to get their hands on you. If I treat them well, they will feel indebted to me so if a girl has indecent thoughts about you, others will discourage her or report her to me."

Quentin shook his head in disbelief but still smiled. "I love when you are possessive of me. Please, come every day. That is the only way to be sure. Stick to me closely and fend away all women that are coveting me."

"If I stick close to you all the time, you won't do any work and Reynolds Media will be in trouble."

Quentin smirked while thinking how a few months ago Brianna was running away from him, yet now she is talking about sticking to him. All the time. They definitely made progress. Ah, life is good!

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