The message was a clever move, designed to appease her fans and maintain a positive image. But beneath the surface, Meesha was seething with rivalry, her competitive spirit burning brighter than ever. 

Instantly, comments flooded Meesha's post, a digital tidal wave of admiration and adoration. "Wow, Meesha, you're so beautiful!"

"I love your looks! Texting from India."

"Meesha, you're a good person. You're not obsessed with your looks."

"That's rich coming from you. Everyone knows you're way beautiful than Vanessa."

"No, that's a lie!"

"Meesha! I'm your number one fan from Nigeria."

"No, I'm Meesha's number one fan from Asia! We love you, Meesha!"

"You're beauty shines from within!"

As Meesha scrolled through the comments, a satisfied smile spread across her face. She was glad her fans wouldn't stop comparing her to Vanessa – that way, Vanessa would learn her lesson.

Just then, Julian's assistant, Gabriella, approached her, a bright smile on her face. "Meesha, I have good news!" she exclaimed, her voice bubbling with excitement.

Meesha's curiosity was piqued. "What is it?" she asked, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Gabriella's smile widened. "We've sold all 50 million perfumes in just three hours!" she announced, her words met with a stunned silence.

Meesha's eyes widened in awe. "Really?" she breathed, her voice barely above a whisper.

Gabriella nodded, a smile on her face. "Yes, and we had to restock to meet the pre-orders. It's all thanks to you, Meesha. Your ice queen vibe has captured the world's heart."

Meesha smiled, her beauty radiant in the glow of her success. Julian Saint Clair joined them, beaming with pride. "Meesha, you're a game-changer. Fire&Ice is breaking records."

Vanessa, standing nearby, overheard the conversation, her expression darkening like a stormy cloud. "Meesha's getting all the attention," Vanessa muttered to Rachel, her voice laced with resentment.

Rachel's expression turned sympathetic. "Vanessa, you're equally talented. Don't worry," she said, trying to placate Vanessa's ego.

But Vanessa was beyond reason. Her mind was racing with schemes to ruin Meesha's momentum. "I'll show her who's the real queen," Vanessa muttered to Rachel, her voice dripping with malice.

At the next press conference, Vanessa, Meesha, and other notable guests were seated at a long table, answering questions from various reporters. 

Suddenly, Vanessa took the microphone, a sly smile spreading across her face. "I have a special announcement," she said, her voice dripping with drama.

The room fell silent, the reporters leaning forward in anticipation. Meesha watched with interest, her eyebrow shot up in curiosity.

"Meesha is not who you think she is," Vanessa declared, her voice dripping with malice.

The room erupted into a collective gasp, the reporters' eyes wide with surprise. Meesha's face remained calm, her expression serene.

"Meesha is actually...a former ice cream vendor!" Vanessa exclaimed, her voice triumphant.

The room erupted into laughter, the reporters chuckling at the unexpected revelation. Meesha smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

"Guilty as charged," Meesha replied, her voice laced with humor. "My parents died when I was young, so I used to sell ice cream to support myself," Meesha explained, her voice tinged with vulnerability. 

"And now, I'm selling Fire&Ice perfume to support my fans," Meesha added, her voice filled with pride.

The room applauded, the reporters nodding in admiration. Meesha's popularity soared, her fans loving her even more for her humility and resilience.

Vanessa's face turned beet red, her plan backfiring spectacularly. She stormed out of the conference room, her ego bruised and battered.

Rachel shook her head, a mixture of disappointment and amusement on her face. "Vanessa, you played yourself," she said, her voice laced with irony.

As the conference ended, Meesha's fans swarmed her.

"Ice cream vendor turned Ice queen!"

"It must have been so hard to support yourself alone."

"We love you even more now!"

*******

As the Fire&Ice perfume hit the shelves, Meesha's popularity skyrocketed. Her social media accounts witnessed an unprecedented surge, gaining millions of new followers overnight.

Meesha's Instagram followers jumped from 10 million to 50 million in just 24 hours, making her one of the most followed celebrities online.

Her fans, affectionately called "Meesha's Ice Squad," went into a frenzy, scooping up the perfume and sharing their unboxing experiences on social media.

"I got my Fire&Ice perfume and it smells AMAZING!" 

"Meesha's perfume is the best thing that's happened to my vanity!" 

The hashtag #FireAndIcePerfume trended worldwide, with fans raving about the scent and Meesha's captivating campaign.

Sales skyrocketed, with Fire&Ice becoming the best-selling perfume of the season. Department stores reported selling out of stock within hours, and online marketplaces struggled to keep up with demand.

Julian Saint Clair, the perfume's creator, beamed with pride.

"Meesha's influence is unparalleled," Julian said in an interview. "Her fans adore her, and we're thrilled to see the perfume resonating with them."

Meesha's team revealed that the perfume had generated over $100 million in revenue within the first week of its release.

Vanessa, still reeling from her failed sabotage attempts, seethed with envy.

"Why can't I have that kind of success?" Vanessa lamented to her manager.

Her manager sighed. "Vanessa, you need to focus on your craft, not sabotage others. Meesha's success is genuine. There's nothing we can do."

Meesha, oblivious to the drama, celebrated with her team.

"We did it, guys! Fire&Ice is a hit!" Meesha exclaimed.

As the perfume's popularity continued to soar, Meesha's status as the Ice Queen solidified, cementing her position as one of the most influential celebrities in the industry.