Capitulate

Vespera glanced at Alaric, who smiled and asked before she could speak, "What were they saying? That your design isn't good? The fabric's uncomfortable?"

Vespera nodded. "Yeah."

Alaric turned to Evelyn. "I heard from my assistant that you auditioned for next year's commercial?"

"Oh, um, yes..." Evelyn stammered.

Alaric smirked. "Well, you don't need to come anymore."

"What? Why?" Evelyn's eyes widened. She had fought hard for this audition opportunity. It was supposed to be her stepping stone to the next level in her career. How could it be canceled just like that?

Alaric gave her a cold look. "Because you won't pass. You won't even make it through Skyline's front door."

Evelyn's face flushed red. She had never been humiliated like this before. All her life, she had been the apple of her family's eye. The entire Pendleton clan took pride in her. After entering the entertainment industry, she had quickly risen to become an A-list star. No one had ever dared to disrespect her. But now,