Chapter 61

Even though she'd lost faith in people a long time ago, something about the way Leander comforted her actually had a calming effect. It was almost unreal how quickly her mood settled. Before she could even breathe out, the angry crowd rushed up, yelling and tossing fruit at Vanessa. Leander stepped in front of her without hesitation. The fruit hit his back one after another, staining his crisp white shirt beyond saving. "What do you think you're doing?" His voice wasn't loud, but somehow it cut through the chaos like a blade, and everyone instantly went quiet. Then the same loudmouth from earlier piped up again, "Mr. Steele, has Vanessa fooled you too? A woman who fakes her way to fame like this should be locked up. She needs to pay for what she's done!" Lifting her head from Leander's chest, Vanessa spotted the guy-it was the same weaselly looking man who pointed at her downstairs earlier. Slimy eyes and a face that screamed bad news. She was certain she'd never seen him before. So, s