Page 35 of The Boss Situation

“You’ve done it for years. Maybe this is part of his plan somehow? Why would he plant seeds of doubt about our relationship status?”

“I don’t know. It’s a genius plan,” Weston says. “I’ll find out.”

“How?” I ask.

“I’ll confront him,” Weston tells me.

“Do not do that. Seriously. ‘Never interrupt your opponent while he is in the middle of making a mistake.’ This could benefit me.”

“I’ll watch this play out your way then,” he says. “You’re up to something. Don’t make it personal, sis.”

“It’s too late for that,” I mutter.

“Asher might not even work with Josh. He’s still contemplating it.”

I hear someone call his name, and he covers the phone and mutters something, but it’s muffled.

“I gotta go, sis. Read the Blind Item. Okay? I’ll be your ears and eyes the rest of the night.”

“And no confrontations,” I say.

“Agreed,” he tells me. “Night.”

The call ends. I flick open my web browser and type in the web address of the anonymous website where gossip is posted about the rich and famous. I scan over the last item submitted, and my heart races.

Blind Item #139

The diamond princess and the cocky billionaire marketer were flirting before the ceremony. After the nepo-baby award ceremony, they were spotted leaving together. He had also been seen leaving her office earlier this week. It’s rumored they hate one another, but there’s new speculation that they’re secretly dating.

I take a screenshot and text it to Harper.

Billie

Weston said Josh is pissed about this.

Harper

Yes! This is the best-case scenario. This may buy us some more time.

Billie

Harp, people will think we’re secretly dating, and then I’ll get zero dates. Eyes will be on us. Add the pics the paps got tonight. OMG. This could spiral.

Harper

Or the world could take notice of how many powerful men truly want you? Asher Banks. Prince Louis. Josh Lustre.

Billie

Do you think Banks planted this story for some reason?

Harper

I don’t see how it’d benefit him. He really doesn’t like you. He just likes to play dirty.

Billie

It’s a strategic move. I’m sad I didn’t think of it.

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