Glamor and Luxury ch 24

 Glamor and Luxury part 24”

At The News Station - Frida finished her news conference, where she announced her fashion label, Essentially, and that Chanel would be her new model for it. Ivy was comforting her daughter about it. "Mother, why can't you just support me? You have more than one daughter! You never support me. If you didn't want a third daughter, then why did you have me?" Frida yelled. “We will not get into this right now, you know that." "Yes, you don't like making a scene." "No, I don't, but you do," Ivy said, as Nora came by. "Nora, how can you let my daughter make this press conference?" Ivy yelled. “I didn't make the agreement, my manager did," Nora said. “Mother, you can't stop me!" Frida yelled as Cynthia came over. "Frida, go ahead, but you will not be as successful as I am," Cynthia said, as Victoria approached. "I will be, just watch," Frida responded. “Why can't you both get along?" Victoria asked. “You should be in bed," Victoria added. "I'm not going to let you both destroy each other," Victoria said.

At Monica’s Glam - Monica, who was also in the fashion business and a competitor of Cynthia’s, even though they were best friends, was watching the press conference with her sister, . "Well, I'm glad we will not be like Cynthia and Frida," Monica said. “I hope not," Simone replied. "Well, I  need to get busy; I  now have another fashion competition," Monica added. "Yes, you  do," Simone agreed.

Glamor and Luxury ch 23

 Glamor and Luxury ch 23”

At Victoria and Matthew's place—Victorica was sitting in the living room watching news conferences with her daughter Callie. They were both shocked that Chanel was going to be the model for Frida's new fashion line called Essentially. "Well, this isn't going to be good. Cynthia's going to be on a rampage. Both Frida and Channell betrayed her! I wish my sisters would get along. That is my wish," Victoria said. “Wish! Mother, are you giving up?" Callie asked. “No, never. I just want my sisters to get along. I blame my father for that. Daddy hated that he never had sons. He liked to pit us against each other, and Mother never did anything about it. She never stood up to Daddy. Anyway, I need to get down to the news conference," Victoria said.

At the news station-Cynthia and Ivy were listening to the conference. Cynthia could not believe how she was betrayed by her oldest daughter and sister. Chanel approached Cynthia. "Mother," Chanel said. “How dare you betray me again! You will regret it!" Cynthia said, trying not to slap her own daughter. She didn't want to cause a scene, and Chanel knew it.

"Mother, this has nothing to do with you. This is a career decision," Chanel  said.

"I made you the supermodel you are!" Cynthia yelled. Ivy approached her youngest daughter, Frida. "Mother, are you going to congratulate me?" Frida asked, eager for her mother's support. "Frida, I do wish you a successful career, but not like this! You betrayed your sister! Her former employees and her daughter are now working for you! You've always been jealous of your sister, and that will work to her advantage because she will use it to stay on top," Ivy said.

Glamor and Luxury ch 22

 Glamor and Luxury ch 22”

At Ivy’s house, she was looking at a photo of her family—her late husband and the girls she loved most and would do anything for. Yes, she was hard on her daughters, but she loved them and her husband. She wished Richard was here, but he died a couple of years ago. Suddenly, Ivy's phone rang. "Heather, what is it? You have to be joking, right?" Ivy yelled.

At the news station, Dian was preparing for the news conference when Frida, Catherine, Alistair, Jill, and Genevieve arrived. "Frida, everything is set for your news conference," Jill said. "Thanks for doing this." "You're welcome. We can start soon." "Frida, I want you to start first," Jill added. “Alright, I know this might lead to some consequences, but it'll be worth it," Frida replied.

At Cynthia and Phillip's home, Cynthia was looking at designs when Ivy rushed in. "Cynthia!" Ivy called out. “Mother, what is it? Is it Victoria?" Cynthia asked. "No, it's Frida," Ivy said.

At the news station, Frida was speaking into the microphone with her family behind her, including Jill and Genevieve. "My name is Frida Crane Winthrop-Aster. Everyone knows I work at my family's fashion empire, Creation, but I'm starting my own company with Jill and Genevieve Austin as my partners. Our company will be called Essentially," Frida announced as Cynthia and Ivy approached. When she saw them, she continued, "I also have two more announcements: my daughter Catherine will have her own line, and I have the perfect model for our company—my niece, Chanel." Chanel  entered and walked by her aunt, noticing her mother in the audience. "I'm grateful for this opportunity and to come home. I miss this town," Chanel  said. “Yes, we’re glad you're here. This company is all about fashion and family," Frida replied.

Glamor and Luxury ch 21

 Glamor and Luxury part 1 ch 21”

At Jillian's house - Jill was looking around her house, devastated that they couldn't make the announcement about the fashion company, but she understood why it had to be put on hold. Family means everything to Jill too, but she needed this after losing her husband; she needed a project to do. As her cell phone rang, she answered it. "Hello, Frida, what is it?" "Yes! That's wonderful news. I'm glad you want to make the announcement as planned. Is everything set?" Jill asked.

At Cynthia / Phillip - Cynthia was on the phone. "I need to find all the information on who my sister is teaming up with. Do you have that information?" Cynthia asked.

At Frida / Alistair - Frida was in her bedroom, all dressed and ready to make the announcement. She looked at herself in the mirror as Alistair came in. "Frida, you look amazing. Are you sure about this?" Alistair asked.

"Yes. I'm," "Alright, I will support you," "Thanks, I can't believe this is happening. I announced a fashion company with a surprise too." "What is that surprise?" “You will find out soon," Frida said.

Glamor and Luxury ch 20

 Glamor and Luxury part 1 ch 20”

At Frida and Alistair's place - Frida just told her daughter about her sister Victoria's cancer. "I'm sad that Aunt Victoria is sick," she said. "Me too, Frida " replied. "So, what is this new company of your fashion line called, and who is working with you?" Catherine asked, showing her interest in the fashion business, which was all her family talked about, as Alistair entered. "I would like to know too," Alistair said. "Well, it was supposed to come out today, but I postponed it because of Victoria." ‘What about Victoria?" Alistair asked. “She has cancer," Frida answered. "No," Alistair said, but then added, "Yes." Anyway, I teamed up with Jill and Genevieve." “Wow! You really know how to get under your sister's skin!" her husband joked. "She used to be friends with Jill!" She warned Alistair, "Remember, don't make me mad." "Well, Jill has worked for the company for years and never got the credit or respect. Cynthia took it—she takes everything. I know my company will be successful," Frida asserted. "Then do it. Don’t put your dreams on hold because Aunt Victoria is sick. Yes, she needs your support, but you can't heal her," Catherine said. "No, I can't. Are you not upset with me?" Frida asked. “No," Catherine replied. "Now I also want to work with you. You're right about Aunt Cynthia—she takes all the credit. If you disagree with her, you’d better watch out," Catherine warned. “Just ask Chanel ," Alistair added. ‘Yes, Catherine, I would love for you to join me!" Frida exclaimed, hugging her daughter.

Glamor and Luxury ch 19

Glamor and Luxury ch 19”

At Frida and Alistair's house—the Frida mansion was small, not the big one she didn't want. That wasn't her style; that's not what she wanted from her father. She just wanted love and acceptance from him, which he never gave her. Frida sat on the couch, looking at a photo album of them as children. They used to be close, just like sisters should be. Her daughter Catherine came in. "Catherine," Frida said, as she was crying and wiping her tears away. "Mother, why are you crying?" Catherine asked as she sat down. "I've been thinking a lot about the past, about how I used to be close to my sisters. Cynthia and I were close, even though I was always jealous of her. Daddy loved her the most. Catherine, I have bad news. It’s about your Aunt Victoria. She has breast cancer." "No." "Yes, it's not good. I can't lose my sister—Victoria is the one who holds us all together, even Mom. When Daddy was sick, I leaned on her. Daddy was supposed to make it. He wasn't supposed to die from cancer. It was treatable," Frida said. ‘Mother, Aunt Victoria will make it. She’s not going to die." "No, she’s not." "What is going on with you and Aunt Cynthia? I heard you two had a fight." "Yes, we did. It’s about the fashion company, my company.” 

Glamor and Luxury ch 18

 Glamor and Luxury part 1 ch 18”

At Cynthia Phillips' house—Cynthia went into her oldest daughter's room. It was just as she left it: a fashion magazine on the desk and some clothes in the closet. She remembered the day Chanel left. "Mother, I'm going to be a model for another company, not Creation anymore. I want to be a model for a different company, someone who’s not my mother. I need to be on my own and not in your shadow," Chanel said. “You will never be a successful model. I made you! I can break you! My company is the best in the business. If you leave, don't ever come home." "Fine. Well, I hope you don't need any funds because I will cut you out! Don't even try, your father!" Cynthia yelled. End of the flashback. Phillip came in and asked, "What are you doing?" “I'm remembering the last time we saw our daughter," she said. “Did you call her?" "No, I don't want Chanel  back. We don't need her," Cynthia replied, leaving the room. Phillip’s cell phone rang. He pulled it out of his pocket, saw the ID, and picked it up. "Chanel I'm glad you called. I miss you.”

Glamor and Luxury ch 17

 Glamor and Luxury part 1 ch 17”

At Victoria and Mathew's house - Victoria was looking outside her window at the rose garden she had planned when Callie came by. "Mother, you should be resting," Callie said. "I'm looking at my beautiful rose garden, it makes me happy. I remember planning it when I was little. That's why Daddy gave me this house—because he knew how much I loved the garden," Victoria said. “I do remember a little about Grandfather." “Yes, Daddy loved you, but he was hard to love, that's for sure. He had a hard time dealing with the fact that he never had any sons—no real heir except us," Victoria replied. "Yes. Why don't we have some tea?" Callie asked. They went into the tea room and sat down. "Callie, am I a good mother?" Victoria asked as she was getting sleepy. "Yes, you are the best," Callie replied. "I wish I could give you siblings. I know my relationship with my sisters can be complicated, but I love them." "I know you do. This family is complicated." "Yes, we are, but in our own way, we love each other," Victoria said as she touched Callie's hair. The maid came in with Vivienne, who was carrying flowers. "Aunt Victoria, I'm sorry about your cancer. I know these flowers are not as beautiful as yours, but I wanted to bring something." "Thanks," Victoria said. Just then, Matthew came in. "Victoria, why don't you rest now?" "Yes, I'm getting tired. Vivienne, thanks for checking on me," Victoria said as she got up, and Matthew took her upstairs. "Callie, how are you doing?" Vivienne asked. “I'm scared." “I'm here for you, too. Always." “I'm glad we are close." "Me too.”

Glamor and Luxury ch 15

 Glamor and Luxury part 1 ch 15”

At Philip and Cynthia's - The Crane Estes - Before Cynthia's father died, he gave each of his daughters a luxury mansion on the Estes; it was a big mansion. Vivienne was at home looking at designs when Phillip came into the room. “Daddy, how is Mother? Did she and Aunt Frida make up?” “No. They ended up going to the hospital. Your Aunt Victoria is sick,” Phillip said. “What!'' Vivienne yelled as she got up from the couch. “I don't know what happened.” “You didn't go with your mother to the hospital?” Vivienne yelled. “I didn't think your mother needed me in the hospital. Besides, I had meetings.” “Family is supposed to be your priority, not a business!” Vivienne yelled, and Cynthia came in. “What's with the yelling?” Cynthia asked. “Vivienne's mad that I didn't go with her to the hospital.” “Yes, I am! So, what is going on with Aunt Victoria?” Vivienne asked. “It's breast cancer.” “No,” Cynthia replied. “I'm sorry, I should have been there.” “I didn't expect you to, but now I'm going to make some phone calls. I want the best doctor for my sister,” Cynthia said. “I should check on Callie. What about Ricardo and Chanell?” “I haven't called either of them yet,” Cynthia replied. “I will call my sister. I will call Ricardo. We have business to talk about anyway.” “Alright, I will be in my home office,” Cynthia said.

Glamor and Luxury ch 14

 “Glamor and Luxury part 1 ch 14”

At Valley Hospital, Victoria was in the infusion room getting chemotherapy when Callie and Matthew came in. "Mother," Callie said, "Matthew, this is why I didn't want to tell you. I didn't want you to see me like this—weak and sick." "Victoria," she continued, "this isn't you. It's cancer; we will not let that define you. You are Victoria Winthrop, a strong fashion designer and the best mother." As Cynthia entered, she added, "The best sister ever." "Cynthia," Victoria said, "I know you're upset with Frida, but she’s our little sister, and she just wants to have her own successful company. You know how Daddy treated her." “Yes, I remember," Cynthia replied. "Victoria, we will help you get through this. You’re going to beat this cancer," Cynthia said. "Yes, she will," Matthew agreed, just as the nurse approached. "Victoria, you can go home now. You’ll need to rest and drink plenty of water," the nurse said. Ivy, Vera, Stella, and Nora then came in. "Victoria, you will get through this. We’ll get you the best care," Nora assured her. "Thanks, Aunt Nora. I'm going home," Victoria said. Matthew helped her up, and they left.

Glamor and Luxury ch 13

 Glamor and Luxury ch 13”

At the office, a woman was looking around when another woman came by. “Jill, is Frida here?” she asked. “Genevieve, not yet. She should be here. This is going to be a perfect place to open our new company.” “Yes, it is,” Genevieve replied. “I have all the funds we need to start our own fashion business. I can't wait to throw Cynthia and Ivy under the bus,” Jill said as Frida entered. “That's going to have to wait. All of this will have to wait,” Frida said. “Frida, what happened? You know how much this company has already cost me!” Jill yelled. “I'm sorry. I will repay you. My sister Victoria has cancer; I need to focus on her,” Frida said, trying not to cry. “I'm sorry,” Genevieve said. “Yes, of course, we are,” Jill agreed. “Thanks. I still want to open my own fashion business with you. I never got the respect from my parents that Cynthia did. I need this company to prove myself, but I need to be there for my sister too.” “Of course you do. We understand,” Genevieve said. “Thanks. I want everyone to think I'm not opening my own fashion company, then shock them—especially my sister Cynthia. She's the most arrogant woman ever,” Frida added. “I like that—act like everything is fine, then shock them,” Jill said.