In the Rosellette restaurant, under the chandelier, at the center of the dining hall, a group of ladies sat around a round table, all from elite and influential families in society, most ruling the nation with their wealth and making headlines now and then for their family businesses.
"Is that true, Carla? Dream Love Enterprises dropped you as their star?" Carla's best friend Zeenat asked.
Carla looked at her before looking at others who were quite busy eating and drinking their wines while gossiping about the upcoming drama.
"Don't mention it here. With the ongoing scandal, everything has been a mess," Carla said.
She was always the star of such social circles, catching everyone's attention with her limited collection of dresses and accessories, sometimes boasting about her success, which was not dependent on her family, unlike many others—but not today.
Today, she preferred to stay low, hoping no one would bring up the scandal and taint her name even more.
