Page 123 of Stuck with the Billionaire Celebrity

None of it happened, but it was her word against mine.”

“She’s done the same thing with my client, and about everyone she’s ever worked for.”

I’m not surprised now.

I recount the story from beginning to end for him. He makes grunts and sighs through a lot of it. We wrap up the call, and I’m left staring at the phone in my hand, the anger I’d felt earlier replaced by a quieter, more determined energy.

This isn’t just about me. It’s about every man she’s hurt, every lie she’s told, every life she’s tried to destroy. Maybe her reign of terror will be over soon.

My phone buzzes again, and this time it’s Grace. I answer immediately.

“Hey,” she says, her voice soft but steady. “How are you?”

I glance at the TV, where the interview is playing on repeat. “Proud. You were amazing, Grace. Truly.”

She laughs, a sound that eases the tension in my chest. “Thanks. It wasn’t easy, but I…I’m glad I did it. The shelter needed the exposure, and if it helps even one woman, it’s worth it.”

“It’s going to help a lot more than one,” I say firmly. “The donations are pouring in, and the way you handled Alexia…you were brilliant. I don’t know how you kept your cool.”

“Years of practice,” she jokes, but there’s a hint of weariness in her tone. “She’s not worth losing sleep over.”

I want to tell her about the call with Lawson, about what Alexia’s been doing to other men, but I hold back. Grace has enough on her plate without adding this to it.

For now, it’s enough to know that justice is finally within reach.

“You’re incredible, you know that?” I say instead.

“I have my moments,” she replies, and I can hear the smile in her voice. “I’ll be home soon.”

“Good, I can’t wait to get my arms around you.”

As we hang up, I feel a renewed sense of purpose. I just hope we can handle the situation with Andrew as effectively as this Alexia thing is being handled.

I blow out a breath and shake my head.

Why do people have to be so crazy and act like this?

Why can’t they just leave others alone?

I call Devon; he picks up on the second ring.

“I just had an interesting phone call.”

“Oh yeah, what about?”

“A lawyer called about Alexia.

It seems she’s attacking a construction company owner with her crazy, and he’s fighting it.

The lawyer told me he’s been reaching out to former employers and anyone she’s filed things against, and it seems it’s all the same MO.”

“I found the same things. Then, none of those men were willing to come forward. Did you tell him that you’d make a statement?”

“Yeah, he recorded our conversation. Do you still have the photo of her ex? He’s wondering if she doesn’t use someone to show up and threaten her.”

“Ooof, I hadn’t thought of that. It makes sense. I have it; if you get his information, we can send it to him. Anything that helps put her away, the better.”

“It’s nice to feel like this chapter might be ending. If only the Andrew stuff were looking the same way.”

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