Page 87 of The Sniper
I’m unsure whether she’s referring to her brother ghosting me, the break-in, him changing jobs or me losing my diamonds.
It’s all pretty shit.
I smile as I shrug.“It’s part of being a public figure.Noah is doing a good job.”I lift my wine.“Including entertainment.”
I’m desperately hoping she won’t ask me about Jayden.That she doesn’t know anything.And I feel suddenly stupid being here, as if I don’t have my own friends to go out with and have to tag along with my bodyguard.
It is weird.
I should’ve stayed home.
Maybe I should fly over to London to see Rebecca after the launch.Some girl-time away from all of this craziness would benefit me.To stop thinking about Jayden and the week we shared.
The night we shared.
“These boys are good at both, so welcome to the group.”Jessie grins.“Hey, Trina, come meet Tiffany.”
“Oh, hi!Marshall told me BHS is doing your security.He’s a fan of your dad.They all are,” Trina shakes her head.“Never seen one of his movies myself.Sorry...but also not sorry.”
I chuckle.
Her honesty is so refreshing.
“Girl, how crazy they broke in twice.I’m sorry.”She adds.
“Jay was there, right?”Jessie asks.
I nod.
Please do not ask anything else.
A couple more of the women come over and ask about my shoes.They’re vintage Louboutin and should not be on my feet tonight, but as they’re my favorites and I needed cheering up, I pulled them out of their box and velvet bag.
Glancing over my shoulder, I note that Noah has his eye on me.He winks and I figure he’s letting me know they’re fine and not crazy fans.
I’d already figured that out, but I appreciate the support.
“So did Jayden behave himself while he was helping out?”Jessie asks.
No, and I loved every minute of it.
Until he fucked me and then ghosted me.
“Yes, he was very professional—”
“Liar.”
I hear his rough voice behind me and turn.
“Jayden.”
“What are you doing here, princess?”
A blast of emotion rushes through me.
Happiness.
Lust.
