Chapter 27: chapter 27

---The next morning, the media was buzzing with fresh gossip. The scandal involving Nova Entertainment’s two models had already faded from the headlines, replaced by newer, juicier news. Just like always, the hype around showbiz came and went like Mumbai rains—heavy, loud, and then suddenly gone.Meanwhile, Neil Gulati and Layla Joshi’s rumours were also being covered up by Nova’s PR team. But what no one noticed... was that quietly, like a phoenix rising from the ashes,Inaya was gradually making a comeback.Because...due to Inaya’s responsible attitude of standing out and taking on all blame, she had gained herself a huge number of new fans. These fans were now searching online for Inaya’s old appearances and photos..., amazed by her timeless beauty and elegance.She was suddenly trending again.Especially during the Crown’s Star Show, her walk, her expressions, and her overall vibe had completely outshone even the most popular current models. Her new fans felt it was unjust for someone like Inaya to be sidelined, so they began flooding social media with her clips. Some even tagged HF, the jewellery brand.When the designers at hf came across Inaya’s performance, they were stunned by her poise and charm. The designer who had once been disappointed with her—thanks to Nova’s false stories—now realized how well she fit the brand’s vision. It was like Inaya and their jewellery were made for each other.The designer sat quietly for a moment, reflecting on his previous judgment. Back then, he had been misled by Neil and Nova Entertainment. But now, looking at Inaya’s grace and dedication, he was convinced—she was perfect for the Crown’s Star campaign.More than just her looks, it was her humility and courage to accept blame that earned hf’s respect. They saw her sincerity and felt she could be trusted.Without wasting time, hf’s leadership called an urgent meeting. After a quick discussion, they reached a decision—to swap the brand’s spokesperson.A phone call was made to the office of Nova Entertainment’s president.“Mr. Neil Gulati, good morning. Hope Layla is recovering well from her injury. The launch of our jewellery line shouldn’t be delayed...”But before Neil could reply, the man on the phone—Mr. Gupta from hf—continued,  “I’m calling about a change. We would like to replace Layla Joshi with Inaya Desai as our brand ambassador.”Neil froze. “No... Mr. Gupta , that’s not possible. Layla was our first choice. She’s already preparing for the campaign.”“But we haven’t signed the official contract yet,” Mr. Gupta replied firmly. “And if Inaya is not available, we’d prefer to cancel the deal and look elsewhere.”“We have other models—some even more famous than Layla…”“We only want Inaya.”Mr. Gupta’s voice left no room for argument. Neil had no option but to give in. He gritted his teeth and said yes. But in his heart, he was furious.This endorsement was meant to push Layla towards winning the Top Ten Models Award. Now, all that limelight was falling into Inaya’s lap. Layla was sure to throw a tantrum once she found out.The news reached Yashvi, who immediately called Inaya. Her voice was filled with excitement.“Inaya! You won’t believe it... hf called Nova’s office themselves! You’ve bagged the deal!”Inaya smiled but stayed calm. “Don’t celebrate just yet. Layla won’t let this go so easily.”Even though she had the upper hand, Inaya wasn’t careless. She knew that success in this industry came with enemies, and Layla was not the type to accept defeat quietly.But somewhere deep down... she also knew—this was her moment.---