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“Thank you.” This time Augustus’ smile was humble. He actually fucking had a humble bone in his body. Who knew?
“Now I know everyone is wondering who this fresh new face in the shots with you is?” Dano pointed to the screen when one of the images of Augustus holding me in front of his car came up.
Jules cocked her head to the side. “Is she a new model we haven’t heard of?”
Augustus straightened his posture at the mention of me, and his smile turned from polite to glowing.
“No, no. Please no,” I chanted the mantra under my breath.
I told Linda I was okay with representing the brand if I needed to, but in reality, I hoped the focus would stay firmly on the hot nobleman I’d fucked last night. Everyone adored him, his good looks and easy way. The fact he was practically royalty also didn’t hurt matters. I wanted to stay behind the scenes and prop him up. Never mind the fact I didn’t have anything prepared yet.What the hell would I say?
“Actually, no. She’s an intern from America and my assistant for this press tour. In fact, she’s right over there.” Aug pointed in my direction. “Sienna’s her name… Sienna Beachley.”
“Crap,” I hissed.
“Well, now, how about we take a short break and bring her on? We’ll be back soon, everyone.” Dano flashed his signature smile at the camera again.
“And we’re into the adverts.” The floor director pointed at me. “Get her dusted and mic’d up, quickly.”
I yelped when some random people came at me with a makeup brush and a microphone pack.
“Please stand still,” one person said.
Another person pulled me toward them. “If you could turn your face this way toward me.”
“Hold on. You’re getting tangled. Stand still, please!”
The last, angrier demand made me growl. “Back off,” I demanded.
Both women shied away in an instant, and I was met with shocked gazes.
“We only have a couple of minutes to make you camera ready.”
I turned my back on them. I had every intention of walking out of the studio until I felt his hand on my wrist.
“Sienna?”
I spun on Augustus. “Why did you do that?”
“Do what? Tell them about you?”
“Yes, this was supposed to be a-a solo interview. Maybe, once I have something prepared, maybe then I would do one or two appearances, but…” I shook my head.
Augustus watched me in confusion.
“I’m not an introverted person, Aug. In fact, I’m generally fairly outgoing. But I’m not an it-girl, and I don’t want to be.”
Augustus squeezed my hand. I knew he was trying to comfort me, but I was too worked up. “It’s only an interview.”
I lowered my voice to a whisper, “I don’t want them to know about my private life. I don’t want them to know about us or anything. I won’t talk about anything but the fall campaign, do you understand?”
“Yes. That’s what we’re here for, darling. Now come.”
Augustus snatched the microphone pack from the technician and attached it to the belt around my dress before positioning the microphone itself on my collar. I was distracted by him when his fingers brushed the skin on my collarbone, and I think he noticed my small intake of breath because his hazel eyes darkened. He slid his hand down my body to the small of my back and guided me to the couch. It was all I could do to keep my composure and not let the heat reach my face.
Dano extended his hand. “Sienna, such a pleasure.”
“Hey.” I shook his hand as he gestured to the couch, where Aug sat back down. I joined him and tried to look relaxed.
