Chapter 3 Sapphire

Ten yards

They attached the number to the small black corset they had lent me.

It was too tight to keep me breathing completely

Although the model is not required to walk in thongs, I have to wear thongs so that every detail of my body can be evaluated

Black thong matches the lace on my bra

There is only a small pink flower under my neckline, making the whole scene brighter

I've never worn a lace underwear in my life

This is the first time I've exposed myself like this

And it must be in a room full of strangers

A lady made a new hairstyle and brand new makeup for me, turning me into a woman I barely recognize

My skin also has body makeup applied to cover up any stains

My hair is three times longer than usual, I applied too much mascara, and the shadows on my eyelids are very heavy

I can't believe what I'm doing

But do I have a choice?

I might be judged by people as making money with my body, but I am trying to escape from a psychopath, and I have no other choice

I can't speak Italian so it's hard for me to find a job in this country

I need a job that doesn't involve talking

A model has nothing to say

The other nine girls are perfect

Slim, beautiful, and so graceful, it makes me wonder if they can eat

Some people are friends who have already met

Everyone is excited to be the last ten candidates selected

I don't know how many models they are looking for, but I guess less than half of us will be selected in the end

I'm not sure if I can enter the final stage

I don't even know how I got this far

OK, girls, line up!

A middle-aged woman with glasses clapped her hands and pointed at us and made a gesture

We are in the auditorium of the studio in Barcelona, ​​where rows of chairs are placed

The balcony is decorated in an Italian style, and large murals are painted on the ceiling.

The girls found their place, starting with the one with the number one

From left to right, we lined up I was the last one, not sure if this would be bad for me Maybe the best candidate has received the first number

The man who picked me stood in the aisle while two other men with building block stands sat there he put his phone in his ear, listened to something, and stuffed it into his pocket

Conway Bassetti is coming

He sat down with the other two and made his way out of the aisle

There was silence in the auditorium as if no one was breathing. The girls tucked their lower abdomen, let their belly be invisible, and they picked up their shoulders, ready to leave a deep impression on a man who could not be impressed.

I straightened up and imitated them as much as I could, but that didn't stop me from feeling very ridiculous

I don't know how to be sexy

These girls are real experts

They knew very well what Conway Bassetti wanted to see

But I know nothing about it

But if he didn't choose me, I would ask for another job

I wouldn't have left this place without some source of income

The cost of living in Italy is high, I can't always rely on the generous donation of kind-hearted people

I have to work

If necessary, I'm ready to clean the bathroom

The silence continues, and it seems that everyone is afraid that the sound of breathing is too loud, disturbing this pause moment

I've never seen the whole room hold my breath and wait for someone to come.

Even when the US president appears on TV, the people around him are not so reserved and stiff

It seems like we are waiting for the arrival of a king

The monarch of a sovereign state

At that moment, the two doors opened inward

The sun shines into the room, and a man appears, wearing a black suit, a blue tie, broad shoulders and undeniable authority

His presence swept through the room with his arrival, and his power was filled with the air

I can feel it every time I breathe

A young woman came in behind him, holding a writing board and a pen in her hand, she followed him step by step, always keeping a few steps away, as stiff as a model on the stage

When he walked out of the sun, his face finally showed

The prototype of his beard made his chin darker, but his hair was trimmed very neatly

His hand was in his pocket, and the watch on his wrist reflected the spotlight.

His movements are more elegant than the other models on the runway

All eyes are focused on him

Even though he knew, he didn't care about it

He sat down on the chair he had reserved for him in the aisle

The young woman who had been following him sat down next to him

The person who accompanied him closed the door behind him, stood behind him, and then remained motionless like a statue, because they were no longer needed now.

What a spectacular sight...

The middle-aged woman on the platform turns to us

Conway Bassetti has come to this point, let's start, when I call your number, you should go to the podium, pose, and return to your position to pay close attention to the rhythm

Then, the music came from the speakers and the spotlight was turned on

I looked at the chair Conway was sitting on, but I couldn't tell from me that his appearance was the only one whose green eyes were shining. I felt like he was staring at me

This must be the imagination in my mind

The first candidate to go to the podium is Trotina

The heels of her high heels click rhythmically without hesitation

She posed, threw her hair on her shoulders, and turned around

She was wearing thongs like me, but she was obviously not ashamed to show her ass to every man in the room

I stood upright, but those dizzyly tall heels made my feet hurt

I only wore it for five minutes and it was already very painful

How do models endure this, trotting like a bunch of gazelles on the African wilderness?

This is a mystery

The second round of the catwalk

I looked around for Conway Bassetti's figure

He placed his elbows on the armrest and placed his hands in front of his chest.

His watch was strikingly displayed, and he wore a black stamp ring on his finger

His face disappeared into the shadows, but the focus of his eyes was unquestionable

The eyes are pointing at me

The second candidate girl put her best and then returned to her position, but Conway Bassetti missed everything

He could not have been my favourite. At that time, nine excellent candidates who were much better than me were experiencing their maximum potential

The third girl appears

Conway Bassetti's green eyes kept staring at me

He didn't even blink

It was a strong gaze that was almost hostile to stare at me

I'm not sure if he likes me or hates me

Maybe he was annoyed that I got the tenth invitation

Maybe he doesn't think I deserve his talent at all

The fourth girl came out and returned

His eyes still couldn't move away from me

I diverted my attention

I suddenly felt very fragile, like a weak antelope in the tall grass on the Serengeti plains

A lion hunts me

I can't see it but I can feel it

I've been threatened by men before, Knuckle is the worst of them

But I've been fighting back

When a person doesn't know how to respect me, I will fight back

I'm not scared

Living in fear does not mean living

Even though I have learned these lessons well, my heart is pounding

I think he is reading me, just like an open book he can find the slightest flaw and the most subtle fear

He could feel every emotion in me, as if it was engraved on my skin

He could feel my vulnerability

He knows I'm nervous

He is not as real as it appears on TV.

He may be handsome, but he makes me feel very scared

Even ten meters away from me, his existence is so majestic that I feel like he is standing beside me

The spotlight shines on my body

So I can only stand and bear his eyes, and I can't do anything

I'm already nervous about walking in high heels

Now he looked at me with a hawk-like gaze, making me feel less confident in myself

I feel like a frustrated loser

Then it was the turn of the girl No. 6 to appear

She hadn't had time to turn around yet

Just as Conway Bassetti spoke to the microphone, his voice echoed in the auditorium and he didn't even raise his voice

From the 9th, please go outside

The sixth candidate stopped in the middle of the podium. She turned her head and looked at the middle-aged woman who was managing the audition. She was shocked in her heart. The other girls exchanged their eyes with the same shock.

Then they turned to me at the same time and shot angry eyes.

The middle-aged woman hesitated for a moment and then replied to her calm voice.

Well, please move to the background...

From her slightly trembling voice, this should have never happened before. Conway Bassetti hadn't even noticed seeing all the girls before sending away all the models.

He didn't even see me posing on the podium

He will be disappointed

As the girls walked off the podium, their high heels clattered on the stage, silent and angry

They walked behind the curtain

After a few seconds, their footsteps gradually disappeared

Only my breathing sounds are clearly heard

And very noisy

Conway Bassetti did not leave his seat, everyone was huddled around him, looking forward to what would happen next

What should I do?

The middle-aged woman who was in charge of the audition has disappeared with other girls

So no one gave me any instructions

I stood quietly, as long as I could stand, my shoulders were so painful that they couldn't stand straight because they stood for too long.

It's hard for me to see what Conway is doing: the lights block my eyes and prevent me from seeing the audience

Then he spoke again

Leave us

He sent all the other girls away now he seemed to be sending me away

Everyone present stood up and started walking out

I turned around and did the same thing

It's not you! He said, raised his voice and stay here

I realized he was talking to me I turned around and watched the others leave the door slammed and it was silence again after they left.

The room is quieter than before

Conway stood up and mechanically clasped the buttons of his coat, as elegant as before

He walked to the podium and put his hands back into his pocket

Now that he left the shadow area, I could see his face

His eyes never looked so green

His broad square shoulders show his strength and strength

He's in the audience, I'm on the stage, but he's the one you want to see

People like Conway Bassetti don't need a stage

He's always a star

I crossed my hands in front of my chest to cover up my naked abdomen

Now that we are the only two of us, I feel more vulnerable

Strapless corset makes my breasts sag

I've never worn a cleavage-exposed neckline like this

My thongs can't hide anything

His eyes made me feel goosebumps

Don't be listless

I took a second to obey his orders and I was used to refuting this comment, but this person might be my future employer. I immediately let go of my arms, straighten my shoulders, and straighten my chest.

very good

He walked up the steps and slowly approached the sound of the room echoing his footsteps. He walked towards me from behind. I felt like a little fish, a shark circling around it.

And I fully know that my butt is exposed to the air

I felt him staring at it

He slowly turned around me, and walked around from my left until he was in front of me

He still put his hands in his pockets, carefully savoring me, evaluating the roundness of my shoulders and the depression between my collarbone.

Then his eyes moved further south and stroked my cleavage and abdomen

I want to cross my arms again

My skin burned under his gaze

In front of this man, I have no defense and no resistance to do anything.

This has become a habit...

All my external things were taken away by them, and this man was taking away the only thing left in my body

When his test was over, he looked me in the eyes

May I have your name?

I don't want a name I'd rather give up my old identity and start over again I don't want to be found out I'm trying to escape the US authorities and the mafia at the same time My chances of success are slim

Is this really important?

He must have thought I would answer politely, because he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows

He was almost a head taller than me, and even though I was wearing twelve centimeters of high heels, I was easily surprised by his reaction

Do you want me to call you Tis (homophony of ten)?

His baritone voice is extraordinary and he has the talent to stop me from thinking like a spell

I don't care what you call me

If that's true, why don't you tell me your name directly?

Not only is he handsome and prestige, but he is also smart and smart. No wonder he is a billionaire and the most respected lingerie designer on the planet. Call me Tiss

He squinted his eyes

When a woman refuses to say her real name, it is because she wants to escape... or someone

I won't bother you with my experience, Mr. Bassetti, but...yes...you guessed it right

Call me Kangwei

I'm sorry, I'm sorry...

Very good, tis

He took a step away his scent wandered in my nostrils

Walk

Where to go?

He didn't answer me, just snapped his fingers

I squinted my eyes

Don't waste my time, Tiss takes a few steps to show me

He wants me to walk like other models

I tried to shrink my belly as much as possible, and did as he asked, imitating the movements of other candidates

I never understood how difficult this job was until I tried to walk around in those huge heels

I walked to the end of the podium, posed in a position, and turned around and turned around and turned around.

His eyes didn't stay on my face for too long, he observed my every move, from my arms to my legs, he covered his lower lip with his thumb, frowned, and looked very focused

I'm back in my position

The wrong gait lacks self-control and has no self-confidence. The shoulders are too leaning back... The steps are too big... He lists them one by one, spinning around me. You have your job to do.

Is there any work to do? I repeated it sarcastically then why don’t you choose one of the nine other candidates? They are perfect!

He turned around and stopped in front of me again

Don't question my decision

Questioning you? I asked in an incredible tone that you just insulted me!

No, I'm evaluating you He replied, very formally facing me. If you want to be a model for our series of brand products, you have to adapt to it

So you want to choose me?

What do you think I'm here for? He asked, walked up to me and placed his hand on my ribs, just under my breasts

It took me a second to realize that he was stroking me it all happened so quickly! It was one thing to look at my naked body, but it was another to touch my body, as if he had all the rights

Uh, it's okay!

His face was only a few centimeters away from me, and a deep and sexy look was slowly stroking me.

Do you always react like this during job interviews?

Do you always attack your employees? He put down his hands and took a step back, letting his eyes peel off my few clothes.

I need to understand how your body works I need to feel it and measure it if you can't stand being touched, it's a tough problem

You can ask for my consent

I don't need to ask for consent, he whistled and said

The body and soul of the models wearing my underwear belong to me. I treat them as much as I want. If you are working for me, you must change your previous attitude.

Asking me to change my attitude is like asking me to change my personality

In this case, I ask you to control your personality

He walked towards the steps, his hands in his pockets

We have a job to do to come to my studio at 6 am tomorrow... ready to be touched

He walked down the podium and prepared to leave along the aisle

At six in the morning? I asked in disbelief

I never got up before 8am!

Yes, he replied, adjusting his cufflinks and looking at his watch I started my day at four in the morning

For the sake of hard-earned job opportunities! If I were a billionaire, I could sleep in every day with luxury

I know my request is unreasonable, but I like the moonlight. I want to work for you like darkness that cannot be ashamed of light. If I don't get your permission... I can't obey your request either

After tidying up his cuffs, he turned around and looked at me

His green eyes stabbed me like a knife

He looked at me coldly

It seems that the temperature is falling

He could replace me with a pretty girl in the blink of an eye

No one would make such a request to him unless they have something illegal to hide

I have something to hide, maybe he doesn't want to help a fugitive

I accept your terms but that means you have to agree with me