[Torrin, I'm done playing games. The person you’ve been texting this whole time isn’t Larissa. It’s me, Avril. I was just covering for Larissa to get you off her back. If you have any self-respect, you’ll stop harassing her.]
His reply came almost instantly: […]
A testament to his shock and fury.
[You again, Avril! You call me persistent, but you’re the one who’s everywhere! You’re the one who scammed me last time!]
[I’m starting to think you have some ulterior motive. Are you in love with me or something? Is that why you’re trying to ruin my relationships?]
Avril’s lip twitched.
[As if! Only a delusional narcissist like you would think that! I just can’t stand seeing a pathetic ex like you harassing someone I admire! Anyway, I’ve told you the truth. You have zero chance with Larissa, so just give up!]
Torrin didn’t reply. When Avril tried to send another message, a red exclamation mark appeared.
He had blocked her.
Avril ground her teeth. That man was like gum on a shoe!
She had promised Larissa she would handle him, so she pulled some strings and got the contact information for his older sister, Sharon Dillon. The next morning at eight, she made the call.
“Ms. Dillon? This is Avril Palmer.”
“Avril? That’s a surprise. I don’t believe we know each other. What can I do for you?”
“You’re aware that your brother used to date Larissa, correct?”
...
When Larissa arrived at Starlight Media the next day, she placed the tracking device from her father in a desk drawer and opened her computer to check the trending topics. The bet with Milton and the showdown with Leopold were still dominating the charts.
But now, they were joined by a storm of negative press about Rigby and Wynn.
#Rigby Assaults Director
#Rigby The High School Bully
#Wynn Cheats With Assistant
#Why Hasn’t Wynn Quit Yet

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