Ester admired her newly manicured nude nails. They looked beautiful. A satisfied smile spread across her face as she scanned the room she now occupied. The studio was bustling with activity, as usual. She only needed one person at the moment.

"Sofi," she called softly. Sofi conversed with one of the stylists trusted to arrange several models for the upcoming photo shoot. This time, multiple models would be featured together in a frame for a handbag brand launching in two weeks.

The girl ...