eiling windows of the Ritz-Carlton presidential

pacing the floor in a rumpled suit, clutching a

black hoodie and dark sunglasses, his hands tremblin

te door

three-inch heels. Her presence was commanding, free

ing smile plastered on his face. "Mrs. Collins! Thank you so mu

ithout looking at it, taking a seat on th

g to the coffee table and ripping off his sun

aylon choked out. "Three luxury brands just sent formal

aper from her leather portfolio

canned the bullet points, his jaw dropped,

Chloe with genuine terror. "This... this is t

ffee the suite attendant had placed beside her. "You know the basic rule of Hollywood

anicured finger

immigrant driver," Chloe stated with cold precision. "No apology will wo

is eyes darting across the lines. "Vi

At three o'clock today, you hold a live national press conference. You announce that you ma

breath

n," Chloe continued smoothly. "You explain that she has been privately violent toward you for

Yes, she's always been crazy! I can have my docto

ust wash over her, but her fac

n intensive, closed psychiatric facility on Long Island," Chloe added. "You will cover all medical

ing at a demon. "It flips the narrative entirely. Jaylon goe

ries to deny it?"

e doesn't read the apology script, tell her the Rowland family will face an immedi

slapping the table. "Dan, get the legal

handbag. "This is the last time

his face. He reached out toward her coat. "Chloe... I knew you still care

la

half of her iced coffee di

hair, running down his pale cheeks and s

allowed herself one silent promise

his career on other people's de

him last, when he