Chapter 12 - The HeadlinesBy sunrise, the story had exploded across America.
BILLIONAIRE EXPOSES FIANCÉE'S HOSTILE TAKEOVER AT ENGAGEMENT GALA.
WHITMORE CEO KISSES HOUSEKEEPER AFTER CORPORATE COUP COLLAPSES.
SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION.
Every television network replayed the kiss.
Every financial channel analyzed the merger.
Every social platform debated Maya.
Some called her opportunistic.
Some called her a Cinderella.
Some called Adrien reckless.
But Adrien refused to hide her.
At a press conference, a reporter asked:
“Mr. Whitmore, are you romantically involved with Ms. Coleman?”
Adrien looked toward Maya.
Then back at the cameras.
“Yes.”
Another reporter shouted:
“Is she still employed as a housekeeper?”
Adrien's expression hardened.
“She is not my employee.”
Maya stepped forward.
“And I don't need to be rescued.”
The room went silent.
May you like
Adrien smiled.
“That,” he said, “is exactly why I love her.”
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