The Bride And The Billionaire Grump by Layla Valentine

Author:Layla Valentine [Valentine, Layla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

AARON

The deal, the life-altering deal that could fix everything the reality show couldn’t, is close to closing but not quite. We’re on a tightrope and one wrong step could ruin it all.

The thought of it not going through makes my chest feel tight. I need some air.

I’m going through the logistics of the deal in my head as I head out to the pool.

It takes me a moment to register what I’m seeing.

Millie is floating in the water looking like she just stepped out of a Victoria’s Secret catalog.

Something about her looking so comfortable here makes me happy.

I’ve never really brought anyone here, much to Sienna’s dismay. She’s still hoping I’ll have a picket fence family like her.

One of the only reasons I keep this place is to keep all the staff employed. I know how it feels to struggle and not be able to provide for your family and if I can help, why not?

My eyes trail Millie’s gorgeous body and I realize her eyes are now open.

She jumps slightly and her cheeks flush. “Uh, sorry. I hope this is okay…”

I clear my throat. “Of course. I’m happy this place is being used, finally. I always try to get Sienna or Chef to use the pool, but they each have their own.” I shrug.

She runs her hand through the water. “Pretty sweet gig if you ask me.”

I look at her, really look at her. Something seems different, lighter.

I know I feel lighter now that the cameras are finally gone.

I feel… relief.

I know the show could’ve been the perfect opportunity to restore my reputation, but I feel like my hard work will have to speak for itself. That’s what I’ve always been about, after all.

The mere thought of Callum Pierce sets my teeth on edge. What I did to him was ill-advised, but honestly, the guy deserved it. He’s beloved by millions, and filthy rich thanks to his many sponsorship deals. His good-guy reputation has been bolstered by his activism and regular speaking up for causes close to his heart.

I bumped into him at a club opening not long ago. The recently named ambassador of a women’s charity was obliterated and groping a woman who wasn’t giving him consent.

My blood boiled. I couldn’t just stand there and do nothing. So I stepped in and helped her, to put it politely. Callum doesn’t even remember it happening, but he doesn’t need to — the pictures of me punching him went viral the next day.

Ironically, it was my reputation that ended up being ruined.

I know I should set the record straight, explain to everyone what really happened, but these things have a way of turning around and biting you in the ass. I don’t know if it would help.

I haven’t told Tiffany what really happened because I know exactly what she would make me do. She would make me release a statement explaining what happened the night at the club. I just don’t see it making a difference. As evidenced by what happened, it was a no-win situation.

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