Chapter 2 He's ignoring me

Luna Estrada, also known by her stage name Luna, is a renowned model and has been the highest-paid model for two consecutive years. She possesses a tall stature and a remarkably beautiful face. Her modeling talent was evident from the age of 3 when she became a brand ambassador for Kidsstyle, one of the most famous children's fashion brands at the time. Her modeling career has continued to flourish, even at the age of twenty-three, making her a top model. She has become the most influential model in the fashion world this year.

Luna is signed by several agencies in various countries and serves as a brand ambassador for well-known brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Burberry, LV, Bulgari, and many more. Not surprisingly, given her young age and success, Luna's personal wealth amounts to $70 million. This is in addition to her family's wealth, which comes from their success in maritime and import-export industries. Consequently, Luna has been accustomed to a comfortable lifestyle since birth.

Her upbringing has led Luna to become a somewhat pampered woman who dislikes her wishes going unfulfilled.

"Miss, today you have a photoshoot with Alexander McQueen at 2 PM," said Lili, her personal assistant.

"Yes," Luna replied briefly, still engrossed in her phone screen. She attempted to make a call, showing frustration when it didn't go through. Lili was well aware that Luna was reaching out to someone who was ignoring her.

"Oh, come on babe," Luna muttered as she made another irritated attempt to contact someone.

Knock knock knock.

Luna glanced briefly at her bedroom door before returning to her phone. Lili chose to open the door to see who had arrived. It turned out to be a servant from the Estrada family estate. After a brief conversation with the servant, Lili approached Luna, who was still occupied.

"Miss, the entire family is waiting for you to have breakfast," Lili conveyed the message from the servant.

"Tell them I won't join them for breakfast this time."

"But it was Mr. Rico himself who instructed the servant," Lili continued, causing Luna to close her eyes in annoyance.

"That old man is really ruining my mood," Luna grumbled, getting up from her bed and tossing her phone to Lili.

"I'll take a shower first. Keep trying to reach Albert, the call needs to be connected by the time I finish," Luna said as she entered the bathroom. Lili, with resignation, attempted to contact someone named Albert.

However, a few seconds later, Luna shouted from the bathroom again, "And one more thing, cancel the photoshoot with McQueen later. I'm just not in the mood," Luna's shout made Lili exhale with frustration. Once again, her boss and friend canceled a commitment as they pleased. Lili, who would be the one to face the brand executives and rearrange their schedules, felt exasperated. Luna simply couldn't work when her mood was truly shattered, and no one dared to challenge or force her. She loved the world of modeling due to her passion for fashion, but that didn't mean her hobby could dictate her actions. Luna would only do what she wanted.

"How is it? Is it connected?" Luna asked Lili, who still held her phone and pressed it to her left ear.

"Actually, this time the number is inactive," Lili replied, making Luna even more frustrated.

"Idiot, what's wrong with him? He ignored my messages last night and didn't take my calls," Luna fumed.

"Maybe Miss made a mistake or did something that angered Mr. Albert," Lili guessed, as it was usual for Albert to ignore Luna when they were at odds.

"That's not possible, Lili. Yesterday afternoon, Albert was still calling me and told me he was preparing for the next concert," Luna confidently answered, as they had been on good terms before. Albert had talked about an upcoming piano concert he was organizing. But last night, Albert only read her messages without intending to reply, and he ignored her phone calls.

"Ah, then maybe Mr. Albert is busy preparing for his concert."

"But at least he could have let me know, annoying," Luna sighed, then walked out of the room to join breakfast, with Lili following behind.

Luna didn't want to keep her family waiting for long and become the center of attention and ridicule from her siblings and cousins for making them hungry while waiting for this princess to arrive.

As she descended the stairs, all eyes were on her with a cynical gaze, as if saying it's better for you to die than to make us hungry just waiting for you to finish bathing. That was roughly the meaning behind their looks.

"Morning!" Luna greeted nonchalantly, ignoring the sarcastic glances from the occupants of the dining table.

"Morning, princess," Leon teased. He was Luna's only brother.

"Alright, let's start breakfast," Rico said, breaking the silence and beginning to eat the prepared meal.

This time, Rico, as the head of the family, asked his children and grandchildren to stay over because he wanted to discuss something important, according to him. Therefore, Rico's two sons, Devan Estrada and Vano Estrada, and his four grandchildren were present at the dining table, which was usually quiet due to Rico's request.

Rico had two sons, Devan Estrada and Vano Estrada. Luna was the daughter of Vano Estrada and the youngest granddaughter, even though the age difference among the grandchildren was only two to three years. Only the children of Vano, Leon, and Luna, were still unmarried, while their two cousins were already married.

"How's your work, Luna?" Rico asked, causing Meta to change her mind about drinking juice.

"Good," Luna answered.

"Do you still cancel contracts with your clients when you're in a bad mood?" Rico asked, and Luna nodded.

"Yes, that's right. Grandpa knows I can't work when my mood is ruined."

"So, how many contracts have you canceled for today?" Rico asked, making Luna squint at him. Once again, her grandfather was scrutinizing her, for the umpteenth time.

"I think you don't need my answer, Grandpa, because you already know what it is," Luna said, a little annoyed by her grandfather's overprotective attitude.

"Stop acting like a child and start acting professionally. If you no longer enjoy modeling, just quit. Don't cause significant losses for others. You can still live comfortably without being a model," Rico explained in his flat tone, which only made Luna more annoyed.

"I became a model because it's my hobby."

"That's why you need to behave like an adult. If not, just quit."

"I'll quit when I get married," Luna retorted, making Rico give her a meaningful look.

"In that case, get married. Grandpa has chosen a candidate for you, and there will be a meeting tonight," Rico said, causing all family members to look at him in surprise, including Luna herself.

Could she have misheard? Don't tell her that Rico gathered all the family members with the pretext of something important, only to announce this ridiculous plan. Even up to this moment, Luna's ears were still ringing from her grandfather's words.