Page 118 of Stuck with the Billionaire Celebrity

The coffee shop is buzzing around me, the clink of cups and low chatter grounding me. Theo has a meeting for his latest film project, and he’s been kind enough to let me tag along to work.

The thought of being with him, even in the midst of chaos, calms me. It’s like I have my center in him.

“Grace, are you ready for this?”

I turn to find our publicist, Jenna, standing with her phone in hand, her brow furrowed. I feel a knot tighten in my stomach.

Devon couldn’t be in London, so he outsourced to someone over here. She’s been lovely, but it’s not the same as working with Devon.

Maybe I don’t handle change well.

“What do you mean?” I ask, trying to maintain my composure.

“The interview,” she says, glancing at her watch. “You were invited for a segment. They’re already setting up for you. We confirmed everything yesterday.”

I freeze, my mind racing. "Interview? I didn't agree to anything."

“Yes, you did, according to Devon. They said it was an opportunity for you and Theo to talk about the shelter. It's a great platform for you."

“And you told me about this yesterday?” I ask, bewildered.

Am I losing it? Why didn’t I remember this?

“No, I cleared it with Devon, and he was supposed to let you and Theo know.”

I let out a frustrated sigh and make a mental note to ask Devon why we’re the last to know about something so important.

“Okay.”

“Besides, after the interview that Alexia did a few days ago, it’s necessary.”

“What do you mean?”

“Theo didn’t tell you?”

“Clearly, none of us are communicating with each other. How about you start telling me things rather than expecting others to do so? I would like to eliminate this confusion in the future.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“I apologize for being snarky. I haven’t been sleeping much.”

“It’s understandable,” she smiles.

“Alexia Carter did an interview and slammed Theo and your relationship with him.

The gist of it was that she felt she needed to tell you what kind of man he was.

And if you were stupid enough to continue seeing him, it was on you.”

“Lovely,” I groan.

I’d done my research on Alexia back when I started falling for Theo. She’s a manipulative, catty, and self-serving woman who claims to be a girl’s girl.

She’s always looking for ways to use Theo and anyone else she can find to climb the social ladder.

She’d fed the tabloids lies about their relationship, portraying herself as the victim and him as a villain. For months, she’d twisted the narrative, and the press had lapped it up like eager puppies.

Now, with things finally quieted down for us, she’s back.

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