I circle the table slowly, then plant myself right in front of him.His face stays locked tight.No fear, nothing but that stubborn wall.
“You could fake it,” he growls, jaw twitching.
“Like you did in your office?”I shoot back with a smile.
His eyes snap wide and there it is.He knows I’ve caught on.He grabs my collar, yanking me in, his teeth grinding while he growls like a caged dog.
“Listen, you scumbag.You’re nothing but a scam, and now I’m gonna kill you.”
“Ooh, I like it rough.You’re really turning me on with this tough-guy routine.You even realize how cute you are when you’re pissed?”I chuckle, leaning in like the space between us doesn’t exist.His breath is hot and harsh against my face.
“I don’t give a fuck about labels anymore.The only thing I know for sure is you want to mess with her.But just so you know, if you ever get closer to her than this, I’ll crush your dick.”He grits his teeth.
“My, my, what a nasty bastard you are.”I laugh, sharp and loud.
Fenella pushes the door open.Before Laird can shove me off I cup his head with both hands and crash my mouth against his.Hard and forceful.He freezes, fists clenching tighter on my collar.Just a second, that’s all I need, and damn, it’s amazing.
10
All Hell Loose
Fenella
She’s such a mess!
What the hell was Mallory thinking when she approved an ad like that?
I don’t know, I thought the ad was actually kinda funny and creative.
She and her friends should’ve died and gone straight to hell!
Isigh as I scroll through the comments on Mallory West’s official page.The internet’s still buzzing with arguments about the ad.Driven by a mix of dread and curiosity I open my own page and find the same madness waiting there.
Why’d you even take a job like that?The ad ruins your reputation.
I thought she was on her way up, but looks like she’s running out of work.
Isn’t it her agency who chooses the jobs?
No excuses!She should’ve refused if she didn’t want to.This proves she was fine with doing it.
I don’t know, I think it was funny and creative.
People are reacting like it’s the first time they’ve seen something like this LOL.Hollywood does way worse every day.
She should’ve died and gone to hell!
I groan in frustration.Even though every post about the product’s already deleted, people keep dumping comments on my other posts.My follower count has dropped like bricks since yesterday.
Ugh, bad idea opening social media at all.I toss my phone on the floor face down.I just lie there, my chest heavy.
Following Alan’s advice should’ve kept my professional image clean, that was the whole point.Who the hell could’ve guessed that finishing that damn project would blow up into public outrage?Instead of protecting me, his advice basically torched my career in one night.
I sprawl out on the carpet while Jessy’s crashed on the sofa after painkillers.He gave up after I begged him to put his phone on silent, no vibration, and just get some sleep.
It’s his first time dealing with a scandal this big as an agent, and he’s not handling it well.His calm efficient vibe has gone completely out of the window.Who the hell wouldn’t break when every call is more bad news?
They scrathed my name off the lineup for spring/summer show.Some even called and asked to talk about contract termination.Isn’t that great?No more excuses for Alan to hold me back.But yeah, I’m still disappointed as hell.
