Chapter 45

The moment the exhibition wrapped up and the cameras were no longer pointed at her, Marina stormed into the lounge with her heels clacking against the polished floor. She shoved her bag onto the sofa and spun around furiously, her chest heaving as she glared at David. “David! You have to do something!” she snapped, voice sharp and trembling with rage. “Do you have any idea how humiliating this was for me? How could they put me on stage like that—thinking I was Aurora’s spokesperson and then making me promote some second-rate brand? People are already laughing about it online! I can’t let this ruin me.” David stayed standing, hands in his pockets, his usual calm expression in place though his eyes held a storm. He didn’t respond immediately, and that only seemed to ignite Marina further. “Don’t you dare stay silent!” she continued, throwing her hands up. “You’re supposed to protect me. Fix this. Get me back the deal with Aurora. That role was mine—I deserve it.” Finally, David sighed, h