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Both Rhodes and Ethan growled at that.

Was it that she really loved Rhodes and was upset because she didn’t want to live without him? Or was she just with him because of who he was.

“She told me that it was all my fault. That this house was supposed to be hers and I ruined everything. So, see, she already knew things were ruined.”

“It was not your fault,” Ethan said.

Well. Perhaps she had some blame. “She was awfully upset that I was in the main suite.”

“That wasn’t the reason for the break-up, though. She went into your room without your permission. She yelled at you, slapped you, grabbed your wrists. She assaulted you,” Rhodes said.

“So it is my fault, then,” she said it matter-of-factly, but she was slightly worried that he blamed her.

“Like fuck,” Ethan grumbled.

“Of course it wasn’t,” Rhodes told her. “Everything she did was on her. I think she was jealous of you.”

“Why would she be jealous of me?” Cate asked.

“Because you’re beautiful and amazing. And because Rhodes loves you,” Ethan told her.

Huh.

“But what if she really loved you?” she asked Rhodes.

“She didn’t. I was just someone she wanted to be with for the publicity.”

“How do you know?” she asked.

“Because she told me.”

“It was great publicity,” Kevin said.

Rhodes glared at him.

“What? It was! This is my job. The two of you together were hot! Now you have to start over. People loved the two of you together.”

“I’m sure that Samantha will find someone else,” Cate said. “Her face is symmetrically pleasing, even if her personality leaves something to be desired.”

She heard someone cough behind her and turned to study Seth. “You’re not getting ill, are you, Seth?”

“No. Just . . . um . . . symmetrically pleasing.” Seth grinned.

Oh, he found that funny?

Hmm.

Kevin whirled on her. “Symmetrically pleasing? Of course her face is. She’s one of the most beautiful actresses in the world!”

“Then what’s the problem?” she asked.

“The problem is that she and Rhodes made the perfect couple. They were Hollywood elite! Beloved by all!”

She frowned. “Why are you making it sound like they’re dead?”

“Because they might as well be!” Kevin wailed.

Cate winced, tapping her fingers against her thigh. He was so loud.

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