Scene at the make up room

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Ceece took a deep breath, preparing to explain the situation. "There's a lot of negative publicity online about your mom taking the role from Maria. We need to turn public opinion around."

Payne nodded thoughtfully. "I see. What do you need me to do?"

"I need you to use your skills to shift the narrative. Can you do that?" Ceece asked, hopeful.

Payne's eyes sparkled with determination. "I think I can help with that. Let me work on it after breakfast."

"Thank you, Payne," Ceece said, feeling a wave of relief. "You're incredible, you know that?"

Payne smiled. "I just want to help Mom."

With that, Payne finished her breakfast quickly and went to her room to get to work, while Ceece felt a renewed sense of hope. She quickly grabbed her bag and headed to the exit to go to the studio with Jasmine.

As soon as they arrived at the studio, a crowd began chanting threats about Jasmine's demise. "You are a bitch. How could you do that? You must have slept with the producers!" they yelled, th