Chapter 125

Rojas's words hung in the air, his voice laced with arrogance and superiority. His question echoed in my mind, mocking me. "Why are you still here, Reina? Weren't you fired?"

I scoffed, unable to contain my disdain. The audacity of his words only fueled the fire within me. I had endured enough of his manipulations and control. It was time to stand up for myself.

"Rojas," I retorted, my voice dripping with defiance, "not everything is under your control. I'm still here because I choose to be, not because you permit it."

His face contorted with anger, his grip on control slipping ever so slightly. But I wasn't done. I had something to say that would further unsettle him.

In an unexpected turn of events, Thomas stepped forward, his voice cutting through the tension. "Actually, Reina, I'd like to congratulate you on officially becoming part of our models."

My eyes widened in surprise, locking with Thomas's steady gaze. I hadn't anticipated this g