Chapter 110: Vanessa Narrowed Her Eyes

Vanessa narrowed her eyes. She hadn't landed a single endorsement deal in months. The nude photo scandal and her humiliating defeat against Sienna had left her completely frozen out of the industry. Getting a contract with a major corporation like Crestline was nothing short of a miracle. There was no way she could refuse this opportunity.

Even as a supporting model, she would be the only local talent besides Sienna featured at the prestigious Crestline Motors Show. This move would silence her critics and crush countless rivals beneath her heel. She had her own special methods for dealing with Sienna Bennett. Playing second fiddle was merely a temporary strategy.

She put on a sweet, concerned voice. "Mother, I know you heard the organizers chose Sienna as their lead model. But she's still such a novice. She lacks the star power. Without enough buzz at the Auto Show, my poor sister will become a laughingstock. If I participate too, any extra attention I draw will only help her. It's for her own good."

"Vanessa, my dear, I've told you before. Stop worrying about that wretched girl. She's the Bennett family's greatest shame. She doesn't deserve your kindness!" Helena Bennett lamented, her voice heavy with disapproval.

Vanessa took her mother's hand, her tone soft and pleading. "Mother, we grew up together. Through everything, I will always care for her. I truly believe love can change a person. She will see my sincerity one day and return to the family. We can be a real family again! Staying cooped up here just lets my mind wander to dark places. Please, let me do the Auto Show."

She finished with a coquettish pout, still clinging to Helena's hand. Helena sighed in exasperated defeat. "Fine. I can never say no to you. But remember this. If she dares to bully you this time, I will not stand idly by. I will mobilize the full force of the Carlisle family against her. I will drive her straight out of Kingsport for good!"

"I'll remember. Thank you, Mother." Vanessa melted into her embrace, a mask of pure glee on her face. Those exact words were what she needed to hear. She had to utterly destroy Sienna before the Carlisles ever discovered the truth.

The moment Helena left, Vanessa snatched her phone. A message from Tessa Morgan glowed on the screen.

[Vanessa, I deliberately leaked that contract to Lady Carlisle. I wanted to stoke her hatred for Sienna. Use this chance wisely.]

Vanessa's fingers flew across the screen.

[Don't worry. She despises Sienna completely now. She even vowed to use all the family's power to exile her from Kingsport. This time, we cannot let Sienna turn the tables! I have a detailed plan, but I need you to handle it personally. We can't trust anyone else. This is critical. No one can know about this except us!]

(Understood! I'll handle it myself!) Tessa typed back immediately. Vanessa sent the intricate plan. Tessa read it, her frown deepening. If it worked, Sienna would be completely ruined, facing at least five years in prison. But if it failed… She understood now why Vanessa demanded her personal involvement. Every single detail was vital. There was no room for error.

In the following days, Sienna and the other top models were immersed in intense preparations. Lucas Harrington, wanting to shield her from clashes, arranged for her to practice separately. Throughout the entire training period, Sienna saw no one, not even Vanessa. The peace was a welcome respite. In her spare time, she assisted Logan Pierce with managing Crownlight Entertainment and continued her investigation into the events from five years ago.

She had already scrutinized every guest present at Grand Meridian Hotel that fateful day. Even Vanessa's role had been uncovered, yet the trail for that man had gone cold. It seemed Vanessa was the only one who held the key to the truth. Sienna set down the list of names, a dark shadow passing through her eyes. Since the investigation had hit a wall, the next step was to extract the information directly from Vanessa. The Auto Show presented the perfect opportunity.

Before she knew it, the day of the Crestline Motors Show arrived. The backstage was a whirlwind of top international supermodels, all blonde and blue-eyed. Vanessa had arrived too. Normally, her entrance would be met with roaring crowds of fans. But the nude photo scandal and her very public defeat had changed everything. Her arrival was subdued, almost anonymous. She moved through the backstage with Tessa, feeling like a complete unknown, a ghost of her former self.