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I told you, I don't want to see you.

So why are you here?

I'm Celeste Moreau.

I go wherever the hell I want.

I don't think so.

You're not welcome here, Celeste.

Listen, I came to apologize.

You were right.

You serious right now?

Dead serious.

Then prove it.

Look at that.

My student's giving me lessons now?

Shut up.

Get on your knees.

Now crawl to me.

Now show me exactly how sorry you are.

Aria, there you are. Come on, the show's almost over. We got to go clean up.

Sorry, got a little distracted.

That pretty girl back there.

Who is she?

Oh, my God.

She's absolutely stunning.

To my fiancée, Celeste Murray, my greatest masterpiece.

Here's to your perfect farewell show, darling. So what's next for you,

Celeste?

Sleep.

Actually, Julian and I have been talking about co-producing a show together.

Right, babe?

Actually, I've got a better idea.

Fashion never stands still.

Women today don't just want expensive and refined.

They want to feel beautiful, sexy, and confident. Our clients and fans want

something bolder, fresher, and we're going to give them exactly that. So for

the next show, will Celeste Murray be designing again?

and closing the runway in her own piece?

Here's the exciting part.

We're bringing in bold new talent to take Celeste's spot.

Celeste will mentor her success, just like I did for her ten years ago.

It's time for Celeste to pass the torch.

Hey, excuse me.

Me? Yeah, you. That scarf around your neck. Can I borrow it? This will work

better.

God, you're filthy.

We're short-staffed.

It's been crazy tonight.

And it's your luxury showcase and everything.

Your show is insane, by the way.

I'm a huge fan. Seriously, been one for a long time.

You work here?

Yeah. Just started.

Right. Another outsider.

What's that supposed to mean?

You're way too pretty to be hauling trash.

Next.

Over 200 people. Not one damn fit. Told you.

Nobody replaces me. Not that easy, is it?

Can I give it a shot?

Sure. Go ahead. Show us what you got, little hair clip girl.

I love design.

Can't afford to make the pieces, but these are my sketches.

Damn, old design.

Marilyn's cheekbones, Hepburn's eyes, and that sexy body. Stop thinking with

your pants, Julian.

She's better than anyone we've seen. I'll give her that. But her designs are

raw, and the stage presence is green. Can she really carry the whole show on

her own?

Aria, you ready to be our next luxury designer?

This is insane.

Like, one minute I'm scrubbing floors, and the next I'm on Celeste and Julian's

runway. And they picked me.

Didn't know you wanted to be a model.

Yeah. Ever since I was little, I dreamed of walking a runway in a gown I designed

myself. Just never thought it'd actually happen.

Yeah.

You're definitely pretty enough for it.

Logan, I really don't think we should do this.

I thought you wanted to thank me for letting you stay here.

I do.

But I just meant like drinks, celebrate, chill out a little.

Eyes on my face.

What?

Oh, my God.

Logan, what the hell are you doing?

You want to show some gratitude for me getting you that job?

Then do this.

That's how you actually thank me.

Enough. That has nothing to do with you.

Nothing. The hell it doesn't. I'm the one who brought you in. Got you that

cleaning gig at the Celeste and Julian show. Without me, you never stepped foot

on that stage.

Julian never sees your designs. You never get your shot at becoming a model.

None of it happens without me.

So yeah, using your body to say thank seems pretty fair to me.

Are you seriously saying that right now?

Shut up.

You talk too damn much.

Enough.

I said no.

Fucking no!

Okay, stop.

Stop right there.

This is a luxury show, not some community stage.

We got less than three months and you look like a damn kid up there. Way too

stiff.

Take five. Think hard about what it actually means to own that runway.

She's way greener than I thought.

Maybe we should recast.

Too late.

Media's already all over it. The whole country's talking about the show, the

designer, the new face.

Yeah, she's stiff on the runway, but her design instincts?

Pure genius.

Dropping her now would be a disaster.

What if she moved in with us, though?

You could coach her anytime, anywhere.

And let's be real. You're the only one who can actually teach her how to walk.

No. For the love of God, just get her hotel room. A hotel.

Not our place, okay?

Stop playing.

We need her close.

She needs to learn from you full time.

You're the best in the business, Celeste. Nobody else comes close.

Cut the crap.

You just want her closer so you can get her in bed.

Can you stop?

Do you want this show to succeed or not?

Fine. But I want 30% of the revenue.

20%. Deal.

Aria, get over here Sorry,

just looking for my room

Sit down this this place is huge

You

want to look at me

You want to

look

Wanna fuck me?

You don't ask, so you don't get.

Say it!

I... I want you.

Hey, Aria.

Oh, Mr. Cross.

Hi.

Just call me Julian.

Sorry.

Don't apologize.

You're staying here now.

Anything you need, just ask.

Guest room's the other way.

Oh, have the maid press this for me.

Yes, Mrs. Cross.

Celeste!

Sit.

Right here.

One slice of sandwich, ten strawberries, one glass of milk. That's your meal.

Excuse me?

Starting now, you eat what I tell you, sleep when I tell you. For the next

three months, do exactly what I say.

You got that?

Like I have a choice.

You want to walk your own designs on a luxury runway or not?

Yes.

God, yes.

Good. Finish your breakfast, then come find me in the living room. First lesson

starts today.

Don't disappoint me.

For this piece,

I reworked one small detail.

It's gonna show off the waist so much better.

Take your clothes off What did you say all of it off?

Take it off What did you say

all of it off now Why our deal you do what I say

remember?

Didn't see you shy on the runway in a bikini That's different.

How so?

On the runway, I'm working. Right now, it's just you.

I'm not a man.

That's exactly why.

What?

You want to design for a woman's body, so you can't just sketch curves on

paper. You've got to actually understand it.

So that's why you wanted me stripped?

Yeah.

Show me how well you know your own body.

Design isn't about drawing a pretty silhouette.

It's about understanding why every single curve on a woman's body is sexy.

Tell me.

What do you see?

I don't know.

Can't think straight when you look at me like that.

Beautiful shoulders.

Tiny waist.

Long legs.

We know how to draw sexy.

But real design isn't about showing everything off.

It's knowing what to reveal and what to hide.

But if a woman's already beautiful, why hide anything at all?

Oh, maybe that's exactly why Julian picked your designs.

Don't stop.

Please.

Those shy eyes.

So innocent.

So pretty.

And those half-closed eyes?

They tell me everything.

You love being watched. You love being touched.

Say it.

Tell me you like me watching you.

Yeah, I do.

What about you?

Yeah, I do.

What about you?

That's enough.

That's it?

What about the rest of me?

All of you is so soft.

Right here. This is where your power lives.

Not just what's on the outside, but deep inside you.

You like it when I touch you there, don't you?

Yes.

Please don't stop.

Hello?

What are you two

doing?

What are you two doing?

It's body awareness training.

Teaching a model to own her lines.

It was going just fine until you walked in.

Babe, don't stop on my account. Please, carry on.

You need something?

Actually, yeah.

I just wanted you two know.

You two are all over the internet.

The whole mentor-prodigy thing?

Blowing up.

AE Fashion Magazine wants to do a cover story.

Both of you.

Not before a full makeover Come with me

You ready to say goodbye to our Gibson and hello to our Bennett

Aria Bennett

Aria Bennett something wrong with that

talk Sorry, it's just all this happens so fast

feels like a dream You need to make a choice right now

You want to walk the runway at a luxury fashion show?

Or not?

I do.

Aria Bennett.

Good.

Anything else on your mind?

I didn't pick my name, so I don't really get a say.

But Celeste Moreira?

That's iconic.

Not to me.

Everyone wants to be Julian Cross's woman.

He founded the top luxury fashion group in New York.

He can make you a star.

I never wanted any of that.

Why not?

Fame and money mean nothing to me now.

But to Julian and the Cross family, everything.

There's even an engagement contract.

He mapped out my whole life. All I had to do was follow it.

I never wanted to be engaged.

Just wanted to fall in love. No rules, no strings.

But Julian pushed me into it. He controlled everything.

My name, my image, my career, even what I eat.

God, that sounds so familiar.

You and I are not the same.

That kind of runaway fame hit overnight.

No choice but to go along with it.

Ten years later, and I'm only now seeing it for what it really is.

Pretty damn ironic, right?

Anyway, he sees something in you.

Want to make you the next me.

So, let's get to work.

Still can't find your rhythm?

You really think you're ready for an international luxury runway like this?

Okay, Aria, just give me something sexy.

Keep it simple.

Yes.

That's it.

That's a woman.

Sexy. Right there.

That's your next runway superstar, isn't she?

Ever considered maybe the problem is you?

Maybe you just don't know how to shoot.

Close your eyes.

Focus on me.

Just me.

Good. Chest up.

Show that waist.

Own it.

Walk like you know exactly who you are.

Yes.

Gorgeous.

Hey, get in there with her. Let me shoot you both together.

There's something so powerful between you two it's like watching a proud

mother with her beautiful daughter

I

Just

need to be alone right now forget that crap He's a fucking idiot.

Easy for you to say.

You're only 20.

You're one of the most beautiful women in the world.

Stop!

Don't talk down to me, Arya.

I don't need your fake-ass flattery.

I mean it.

You're the sexiest woman I've ever seen.

What the hell are you doing?

I thought you wanted... Excuse me? I'm engaged.

Since the day we met, you've been flirting with me.

I thought... No, I wasn't.

That was body training. I'm your mentor.

So you've just been playing me this whole damn time? I was coaching you.

Everything I did was for the show. That's it.

Gotta admit those shots with area today.

Damn. He looks so hot

You're

stibble you like it hell no, and what are these scratch marks

on you?

My cat scratched me. Come on, Celeste. Stop asking questions.

You're my fiancé.

You know what I need right now.

That hickey on your neck? Your cat do that too?

I'm tired.

Wow.

She's come so far.

Good work, Celeste.

All right, Aria.

Get into position with Adam.

Closer.

Make it intimate.

Yeah, Adam.

Hand on her waist.

That's it.

Perfect.

Sorry, my stomach's killing me. Can I run to the bathroom real quick?

Okay.

Celeste, you want to step up and fill in?

Sure.

Aria, move in.

Get into position with Celeste.

Don't pull away.

Eyes on your partner.

Relax your shoulders.

Hips in.

Closer.

Sorry.

Can't do this without Adam.

Can't do it without Adam?

A real professional works with whoever's in front of her.

Any partner, anytime.

I'd rather walk solo than pair up with you.

And yeah, I can do that anytime I want.

Okay. Ten minute break. We'll figure it out when Adam's back.

Don't you talk to me like that.

All right, that's it for today. Everyone, go get changed.

Sorry, I hurt your feelings.

I overreacted during the shoot. It's fine.

Just a misunderstanding.

Yeah, I read too much into it.

My bad, Aria.

Let's just keep it professional, okay?

You're doing great.

I know you don't want to blow this.

Pretty sure I told you.

Water and green tea only. That soda is off limits.

You're acting like a damn child.

Put that down.

Or else.

Or else what?

Or else, I'll spank your ass.

You break my rules, then face the consequences.

Oh yeah?

Prove it.

This what you wanna?

Answer me. Yes.

Keep quiet or I stop right now.

We're done. Hand it over. Give me that soda.

Good girl.

No, that's not how this works.

You follow my rules.

Got it? Yes, got it.

Thank you.

Five.

Five what?

Five strawberries. That's half a cup.

Sure. You really love being in control, don't you? Got it.

I'm doing this for you.

Yeah, sure. Whatever you say.

Without discipline, this industry will eat you alive.

Trust me.

Taking heat from me is nothing.

Try getting picked apart by your clients and your audience on that runway.

Discipline keeps your body perfect.

That's your only shot.

You want to own the runway?

You've got to understand it first.

So, what, you want me to be your little slave?

This is business, not a game.

What if someone catches feelings?

We follow the rules.

Everything stays fine.

Rules? You do what I say.

Simple as that.

Rule one.

No matter how messy it gets, you can always say no.

Anytime.

And rule two.

No kissing, no sleepovers, no sex.

I'm building a star, not someone's little toy.

You sure about that?

Because you look like you're enjoying this a little too much. I enjoy my work.

That's it. Just work?

Sure.

Cinch the waist tight enough, and it'll show off every curve.

Perfect. That's the one.

Hey, ladies.

Sorry to interrupt.

Gotta head out.

Oh. See you at dinner, then.

Forgot to mention.

Got an investor meeting tonight.

Gonna run really late. Can we reschedule?

Of course. Have a good day. You too.

All right. It's just us now. Let's get started.

Stop.

A real model owns every style.

Every single one.

Deep breath.

Get confident.

Walk.

Shoulders back.

Chin up.

Don't let anyone think this thing owns you.

Make them feel like you own their eyes.

That good enough for you?

Much better.

What are we training next?

This session is about body control.

A real professional model, no matter what you feel, you keep your body and

emotions under control.

Always.

When you can't see, all you got is yourself.

But right now, I'm your mentor.

Do you trust me?

Yes, Master.

Good girl, Aria.

I want you to use it on me.

Smell this.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm good.

Want a more?

Yes.

Please, give me more.

Don't listen to that shit tabloids just make crap up. That's all they do

We're done training's over for today

Stop

hold it right there Tell me you walk out in that dress.

What exactly do you want audiences to see sexy?

Confident. A woman who's got nothing to hide. You sure about that?

That's how I see it.

If you don't even know what this dress is saying, how the hell are you going to

own it?

High fashion is not about putting everything on display.

The women who actually buy these pieces, they want elegance, status, restraint.

Fashion changes.

Why can't a woman be bold, be sexy, and let the whole world see how beautiful

she is? Because real, high-level sensuality has never been about how much

skin you show.

Then what is it?

Control. A truly great design doesn't need to expose everything.

It still makes people unable to look away.

Isn't that still sexy, though?

No.

That's called presence.

Sexy makes them look at you and want to fuck you.

Presence makes them want to earn you.

Now we're going to do an exercise.

Okay. Think of someone who genuinely moves you. Tell me who it is, right now.

I can't.

Why not?

Because the person I have feelings for, it's you.

Because...

The person I have feelings for.

It's you.

So it's me.

Then tell me.

What do you actually want to do with me?

Okay.

In my fantasy, we leave together.

Just the two of us.

Somewhere quiet.

Off the grid.

No interruptions.

Nobody finds us.

And then we open a good Italian red, put on some music.

I cook for you.

You sit across the counter and just talk to me.

Every runway, every design, every story you never told anyone.

Sounds less like a fantasy, more like a date.

This is just my fantasy.

In my fantasy, I don't have to follow a single one of your rules.

We finish that bottle of wine.

We talk until it's way too late.

You laugh at how weird I was as a kid.

Then you admit you were just as bad.

And then I kiss you.

Sweet.

Soft.

But slow.

So damn deep.

We kiss harder.

Deeper. Wanting each other so bad it hurts.

I want to see you naked.

Run my hands over every curve of that sexy body.

And then use my tongue on every single inch of your skin.

I want to know what you taste like.

I want to kiss every inch of you.

Every inch of your skin.

I won't miss a single spot.

Stop.

I was just doing what you asked.

Good. From the top, again.

On behalf of the company, it is my absolute honor to introduce our newest

rising star in fashion, Aria Bennett.

She'll be walking our next luxury show and debuting her own designs.

Please give her a warm welcome.

You're really something, you know that?

Hey, Logan.

Barely recognized you.

You've changed so much.

I designed this myself.

Tonight felt like the right time to show it off. She has really looked out for

me.

Oh, I bet she has.

What's that supposed to mean?

Just saying.

Looks like she's into you.

Everyone's working toward the next show.

Whether it lands depends on the market, the audience. She's my mentor.

That's it. It's purely professional.

We used to be so good together.

Hurts knowing it ended like this.

Two-three, I gotta say.

Everything you've been teaching at two-four, it's working.

She really has transformed.

I think she's ready.

So do I.

You know, you're incredible with new talent.

She looks more and more like a top model every single day.

Good idea. I'll think about it.

Drop a few more pounds first, then maybe I'll put you in couture and send you

down my runway.

You're not in the ballroom.

People are going to start looking for you.

I just need a minute.

It's a lot.

Get used to it.

All eyes on you, all the time.

That's your life now.

I never wanted to replace you.

You know that, right?

I know you didn't.

But it happened anyway.

I'm sorry.

Don't apologize for things you can't control.

Not your fault.

So, who was that guy you were talking to in there?

Who? Logan?

Yeah.

Not really a friend.

Oh.

Were you two ever a thing?

Why do you want to know?

Wait. Are you jealous right now?

You jealous?

What? No, why would I be?

I saw the way you were looking at me in there.

What look?

Like I belong to you.

Maybe you're exactly what I want.

My dream, right here.

I'm curious.

In this little fantasy of yours, what are you cooking me for dinner?

Pasta and oysters.

That sounds amazing.

Julian has never once cooked for me.

A huge bowl, just for you.

You deserve it.

I mean, yeah, but this isn't exactly in line with my rules.

It's my fantasy.

Fuck the rules.

Miss Marais?

Oh, wow. It really is you.

It's so dark in here, I almost didn't recognize you two.

Sorry to interrupt.

Any chance I could get a quick interview?

Of course. Not at all.

Same here.

Let's start with you, Ever One.

How does it feel having Ever Two Marais personally mentor you?

It's a lot of work, honestly.

But if I had to choose again, I'd pick her every time.

Ever two is the best.

You two have been together constantly lately.

Seems like you've gotten pretty close.

Yeah, we're close.

Really in sync with each other.

Oh, I mean, we're both so passionate about fashion.

That's where the connection comes from.

Celeste, ten years ago, you were the brightest new face in fashion.

Now, Arius walking a very similar path.

What's the biggest difference between who you were back then and who Ara is

today?

Ten years ago, I was ambitious, curious, but I was always scared to

step outside the lines that other people drew for me.

Scared of what?

Losing everything I already had.

So even when I knew what I really wanted, I just couldn't reach for it.

But Arya is different.

She's bolder.

She knows what she wants way more than I ever did at her age.

Knowing what you want isn't enough.

What really matters is whether you're brave enough to admit it and brave

enough to go after it.

In this industry, Getting your work onto the best runways, making every woman who

wears it feel elegant and confident.

That's enough.

That's all that matters.

Damn it.

What?

I'm sorry. I forgot. I didn't. You did.

You forgot our anniversary trip.

A last-minute investor meeting got added. It's important.

Let me guess.

Another one of your little model investors?

Celeste, why do you always do this?

Am I wrong?

Forget it.

Doesn't even matter anymore.

Wait.

You love that hot spring resort up in the mountains, right?

Since I can't make it, why don't you take Aera?

The big show's coming up. You two have been grinding hard. Go.

A few days in the mountains, soak in the hot springs, decompress.

Actually, I could use a good release.

Let's call it a pre-show retreat.

Yeah, that works.

Pack your bags.

We're going on a trip.

Wait, seriously?

It's a work trip.

Don't get too excited.

Are you kidding me right now?

We're supposed to drag all this up there ourselves?

Looks like it.

I'm calling someone right now. They better get down here. Hey, hey, don't.

It's almost evening.

Main building's still a ways up. By the time anyone gets here, it's going to

take forever.

Just wait here.

I'll take care of it. By yourself?

Obviously.

Aren't you here to relax?

Leave it to me.

I got it.

Fine. All yours.

Let's see what we're working with. So they just stock the fridge and that's

it?

Guess dinner's on us tonight.

I don't cook.

Perfect. Then you're on wine duty.

Great. Heating's busted too.

I can call someone.

No, we can just start a fire.

You know how to do that?

I know how to do a lot of things.

You serious?

Dead serious.

It's perfect on you.

What about you?

What are you wearing?

This one.

Nothing beats fresh pasta.

And it's easy, I swear. Come on, try it. No.

It's simple. Promise.

Help me or you're not eating. Your choice.

Put your hands here, like this. Stretch it out, like that. Keep pulling, nice

and steady.

No wrinkles that way.

After that day, I never lived it down. That name just stuck.

Oh, God. I can never look at that the same way again.

Wow. That's the first time I've ever heard you laugh. I laugh all the time.

No, you don't.

You're right. I don't.

I love it.

It suits you.

I think I've had too much wine. I'm going to bed.

Thanks. You're just going to stand there? Seriously?

Not going to help at all?

Yep. Standing right here, watching you.

Making sure you do it right.

Hmm. Wrong spot.

Anything else, Your Highness?

Yeah. Bend over.

Take everything out one by one.

Don't stop till I say so.

Take it off.

Now.

Take it off. Now.

You talked back.

You're gonna pay for that.

Get on the bed.

Face down.

Wipe that smile off your face.

Hey,

where

do you think you're going?

Beds made.

Get some rest.

Stay. Please.

That's against the rules.

Screw your rules.

You know I don't want to stop.

Not even close.

Don't go.

Some things that break the rules...

won't happen again.

You know I don't want to stop.

Not even close.

Were you even listening to me just now?

Sorry. Still not over what happened yesterday. My head's still a mess.

We're professional runway models.

This is just work.

That was not runway training. Not a chance.

Oh, so now you're the expert?

I've been paying attention.

To you.

Your heart's going crazy right now and your palms are sweating.

You're blushing.

Go ahead, lie to me. Your body already told the truth.

No, I can't do this.

Why not?

Because I'm engaged.

To a man.

He's not here right now.

I am.

His idea?

Spending your anniversary weekend with me?

That's all him. And you just let him. You let Julian control every damn thing

and you just take it. It's complicated.

You don't get it.

Julian made me who I am. I can't just walk away from that. Do you love him? Of

course I do. There you go again.

Lying to yourself.

Stop it. I'm done with this.

Fine. You don't want me? I'm gone.

We're done.

is

Fantasy's been checked off the list. Honestly, no idea what comes next.

Damn, you're so sexy.

You know what? So are you.

What's so funny? I got everything I wanted. Now I literally don't know what

to do with myself.

Oh, I think you'll figure something out. So what's yours? Your fantasy?

You're gonna laugh.

Promise I won't. Running my own show.

Solo. The whole thing, start to finish.

You'd crush it. I mean it.

Tell that to Julian. He thinks I should stick to what I'm good at.

Have you been with anyone else before me?

Just you.

God, I hope I didn't disappoint you.

Disappoint me? No. Baby, you set the bar way too high. I can't stop thinking

about it.

Celeste?

Celeste?

Celeste? Julian, what are you doing here?

Meeting got pushed back, and I felt like shit missing our anniversary.

I know it's our last night here. I wanted to give you this.

That's the write-up from your first runway show.

Glowing reviews, obviously.

I just want you to know, you are my little star.

Always have been, always will be.

Julian, this is so beautiful. I don't even know what to say.

I love you, Celeste.

Hey, Aria.

Hope you two had a good weekend.

Yeah. We had a great time.

Anything to eat around here?

Kitchen.

Okay, what the hell do we do now?

I don't know, maybe stop lying to yourself?

Stop living a lie.

It's not that simple.

Yeah, well, pretending is exhausting too.

I'll figure it out. I just need more time. I will.

Fine. After the show. That's the deadline.

Arya. Stop focusing on one person. Work both sides.

Over here.

Why can't I just have both?

Good, Arya.

Kendrick, your entry's still too slow, man.

Gotta take this. It's the Investor. You got the rehearsal?

Sure.

Can't talk much right now. I'm at work, but damn you're all I can think about

Thanks

guys take a break

You

got something to tell me oh I do come closer.

Yeah, that's so

Can I help you?

Mr. Cross?

Yeah, that's me.

Sorry to bother you, but I need to talk to you. It's serious.

I'm busy. Gotta get back in there. It's about Celeste.

Your fiancée.

She's cheating on you.

What the hell did you just say?

Celeste and your new model, Aria.

They're together.

She's been cheating on you.

I don't know who you are, but I sure as hell don't need a janitor telling me

about my fiancé.

Name's Logan.

I manage the concession stand, and I know exactly what I saw.

Oh, okay, Mr. Logan. So what's your proof?

I saw them kissing.

And doing things they definitely shouldn't be doing.

Kissing? Like, in bed? On the runway. The way they look at each other, the

touching. You'd see it too if you actually paid attention. Look, I don't

expect you to get it. My fiancé is a damn good model. She's incredible.

That's called chemistry on the runway. Whatever you think you saw... You're

wrong. Cass!

Get this guy out of here.

He's disrespecting my show and my fiance.

Fire him. Now.

You're gonna regret this.

Real soon.

The whole world's gonna see what's been going on right under your nose.

She was just showing me how to work the spacing and eye contact for the couple's

pose.

Where are the other two male models?

Gave them a break. We needed to go over some details.

Mind giving us a minute?

Just the two of us.

Sure. No problem at all.

Why don't I show Arya what a real couple's pose looks like?

Remember our engagement night?

You're not wearing the necklace I gave you.

Oh, it was cutting into my neck. I had to take it off.

You'll get used to it.

Get back to work. Yes.

Gentlemen, from the top.

So you put the collar back on?

Good little pet.

Bet Julian loves that.

I'd love to put a chain on you.

Sorry.

I know this isn't what you want.

No. What?

Oh, I love it.

Watching your husband manhandle you in public while I hide in the shadows like

a dirty secret. You're ashamed of me, aren't you?

What? No, that's not true.

Hey, five minutes. Let's go.

You okay?

Yeah, fine. Be right there.

I promise, when this is all over, I'm leaving him. I just want you. I want to

touch you right now and not care who sees.

Maybe I know a way.

What are you doing tonight?

I can't do this.

Tonight, you do what I say.

Never been to anything like this.

What kind of party is this?

A lesbian party.

Here, you get to be whoever you want.

Oh my god, thank you.

I've never felt this free in my entire life.

That's exactly why I love it here.

It's not the place.

It's you, Arya.

It's always been you.

Oh my god!

Wait! Are you Celeste?

Oh my god! You're Celeste?

I'm like your biggest fan ever.

Sorry, what?

I've watched your runway shows like 50 times. You're insanely gorgeous.

Sorry, no idea what you're talking about. My bad. I thought you were that

famous model Celeste. You look just like her. You sure you're not her? Oh, trust

me. She's not.

Oh, gosh. So sorry about that. Can I buy you both a drink? My bad for the mix-up.

That's sweet, but no.

Have a great night.

Done for the night already?

Who said anything about being done?

Hey, um, sorry, I kind of took a photo of you two.

It's fine.

Hope you have a good night.

Hey, want to make 500 bucks?

You make me want to drink martinis all night.

Come on.

We should get to bed.

Tomorrow's a big day.

But I had so much fun.

I just want to be with you.

So was all of that a lie?

No. Of course not.

But that was fantasy.

This is real life.

So real life means we just keep hiding?

We can never actually be together?

That's not fair.

Tonight was great.

But we need to stay focused on the show.

Oh, wow.

Always the goddamn show with you.

I love you, Celeste.

Guess you don't feel the same. God, I'm such an idiot.

Don't touch me.

Don't ever touch me again.

Oh my god, thank you.

I've never felt this free in my entire life.

That's exactly why I love it here.

It's not the place.

It's you, Aria.

It's always been you.

Come in.

I told you.

I don't want to see you. So why the hell are you here?

Because I needed you to know.

I've been thinking about this for a long time.

I love you, Aria. You serious right now?

Dead serious Get

on your knees

Oh, God.

What the hell?

What is wrong with you two?

Celeste, what the fuck are you doing?

Julian, just let me explain.

Save it.

I already know about your sick little games.

She's not sick.

We're in love.

Oh, you poor dumb thing. You actually think she loves you?

She loves the spotlight?

And that 20% she's skipping off you? That's all this is? How dare you?

You don't know a damn thing about her. Julian's right.

When this started, I only agreed to coach you because I wanted a 10% cut.

So this was just business?

No.

Not anymore.

Things changed.

How am I supposed to believe anything you say?

Let me speed things up for you.

30.

What is this?

The whole world knows now.

Every single person.

Good job.

So what?

I'm not ashamed of who I am.

Not ashamed of who I love.

Julian, I'm sorry.

We didn't want you to find out like this. Never wanted to hurt you.

But Salili and I just want to be together.

We need a press conference.

Right now.

I want the world to know how I feel about you. But isn't that a little much?

Already reached out to Gwen's office.

We meet her tomorrow.

Good. She'll handle it.

Wait, what?

Who the hell is Gwen?

Our publicist.

So you're just going to pay someone to bury this?

Cover it all up?

That's how it works in this industry.

Deal with it.

What about starting over?

Together?

Just living our truth?

It's not supposed to go like this.

It's already out there.

I don't care about the fallout.

I only care about you.

But it's... it's complicated.

Yeah. It's complicated as hell.

We are ten goddamn minutes from showtime. Every person in that audience

knows your job is to get out there and make them forget all about this shit!

The show goes on!

The show goes on, right?

That's all you ever cared about.

Hope you find your next favorite. Good luck with that.

No, Aria.

You're not thinking straight.

Actually, I've never been more clear in my life.

I see exactly what you are.

A fame-hungry monster he built from scratch.

Always too scared to be real.

Too scared to show who you actually are.

You're living in a gilded cage, Celeste.

If that's what it costs to be a star, I don't want it.

You have any idea how much time and money I've put into you?

A million girls would kill for your spot.

Ungrateful little bitch.

And you, Julian?

You're a fraud.

Celeste is the only one with real talent here.

You've been riding her coattails for years.

Maybe you convinced her she needs you. But me? Not a chance in hell.

Walk out that door and you are done done. You hear me?

Come with me we build something real together just like we always talked

about please I love you I'm sorry. I

can't hope the show goes well

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry to announce tonight's show has been

canceled. We apologize for your time. Please exit in an orderly fashion.

Excuse me?

What did you say?

Hey, get back here. You owe us an explanation.

What the hell? You can't just cancel like that.

Here's what we do.

Lots of power couples do charity work together.

We get some photos of you two out there doing exactly that.

Yeah, I used to volunteer at children's hospitals all the time so no you didn't

Okay fine I donated blood like once or twice

Why are we even doing this because if we don't fix this PR disaster and get the

show back on track? We lose everything every single penny Celeste No,

that's not gonna work trust me

Celebs in crisis pull this move all the time. It works every time. No.

I mean, it won't fix what's actually broken between me and Julian.

I'll give you two some space.

You really want to make this worse?

Just answer one question.

Are you happy?

What kind of question is that?

Simple question.

Because honestly, I'm not happy.

I don't even know if I ever was. Don't you dare.

I gave you everything you wanted.

Everything. Except love.

You're not going anywhere.

You walk out that door, I take it all back.

Every single thing. I know about the other women, Julian.

Keep the house.

I want the showroom.

And honestly, you owe me a hell of a lot more than that.

Without me, you're nothing.

Maybe. But I'm gonna find out.

The number you have dialed is no longer in service.

Thank you.

I've never felt this free in my entire life.

Wow, Celeste.

This is incredible.

Thanks. The inspiration just hit. Everything came pouring out.

Would that... Inspiration happened to be a dark-eyed beauty named Arianne.

I love her.

I'm done being scared to say it.

Now tell me where she is.

I'm sorry.

I just don't know, Celeste.

She had to leave a forwarding address.

She had to. She did.

Just a P.O. box. That's all I've got.

No phone number?

Nothing? I wish I could do more.

I really do.

I'm gonna miss you, Celeste.

You're a real star, you know that?

So what are you gonna do now?

The only thing I know how to do, take this broken heart and turn it into one

hell of a show.

Celeste, you left your old group, and now your very first solo show is almost

here.

Yeah, it's a lot smaller than anything I've done before, but this one's mine.

All mine.

I want every woman who wears it to have the guts to just be herself.

You designed the whole collection yourself, and you're closing the show on

the runway, too.

Tell us about the inspiration behind it.

It's about finding who you really are when you finally realize you've been

lost for way too long.

You gotta have the courage to walk away from the life someone else planned for

you.

It was inspired by someone very special to me.

I used to think elegance meant holding back.

That being mature meant hiding who you really were.

Then someone showed me the truth.

Real beauty isn't about hiding.

It's about finally owning who you are and owning what you want.

Because of her, I'm finally ready. Ready to take off the mask.

Ready to live a life that's truly mine.