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Dano looked at me sympathetically. “Relax, my dear. It’s only a five-minute interview.” Apparently, I wasn’t doing a great job at hiding my nerves.
The floor director counted down the seconds, then we were back on-air.
Jules pasted on her award-winning smile. “Welcome back to the program. If you’re just tuning in, we’ve been talking to the wonderful Lord Augustus Huntington about his involvement in the autumn men’s line from British designer label, Estate Styles. We’re joined once again by Augustus and the new mystery woman who is featured in the campaign as well. She’s a new face in the modeling world.”
What? I wasn’tinthe modeling world.
“American brunette beauty, Sienna Beachley.”
Dano threw his hands out. “Welcome.”
“Now, this is your first photo shoot, Sienna. Congratulations. What made you decide to take up plus-size modeling?”
Plus size?I gripped the hem of my dress. “I-I’m not…” I glanced at Augustus, who was adopting the perfect air of calm. I needed to take control of this.
With a deep breath, I answered Jules’ question, “I mean, it was a fluke, that’s all. I’m not a model. I simply offered my assistance because I thought I would enjoy the experience. I wasn’t wrong.” I nudged Aug with my elbow.
Augustus chuckled. “She was a good sport. It was a great day. Much fun was had, and as you can see, the results speak for themselves.”
Dano tapped his chin, and a creepy expression crossed his face. “Do I, ahhh… sense a little romance happening between the two of you? You seem to have remarkable chemistry.”
My breath caught in my throat.How the hell did he know?I wanted to say, “No comment,” but everyone knew that meant a definite yes.
I was thankful when Augustus saved our asses.“We’ve become great friends, and we’re looking forward to continuing to promote the new line.”
“When does the autumn line hit the stores?” Jules asked.
Finally, an easy question and I didn’t even have to hesitate. “This Friday, in time for the weekend.”
“Lord Huntington, Sienna, thank you for stopping byMidday with Jules & Dano.”
I nodded. “Thank you.”
Augustus inclined his head as well. “Thank you for having us.”
“And cut.”
Tearing the microphone off, I stormed out of the studio.
Augustus was hot on my heels.“Sienna, where are you going?”
I didn’t answer him. I threw my bag over my shoulder and made my way to the elevators.
“Sienna, wait. What’s the matter with you?”
I gritted my teeth and bashed the button on the slowest fucking elevator in history. After getting sick of waiting and needing to put some distance between Aug and me, I headed down the stairwell instead.
Augustus caught up fast. He grabbed me and pinned me to the wall.
“Let me go, Aug.” I shook my arm abruptly.
He dropped my wrist but kept me pinned with his knee between my legs. His hands came up to caress my cheeks. “Slow down. Take a deep breath.”
I tried to listen to him, but my mind was racing.
“What’s wrong? Are you honestly mad at me for drawing you into the interview?”
I rolled my eyes. “No, it’s not that. They knew. They knew there’s something going on between us. It’s not hard for people to notice. But those people are the media. TheBritishmedia. They’re like vultures.”
