Chapter 75

Out and Proud: New Details to the Ethan Teller Exclusive

Deborah scoffed. The headline was gaudy and inelegant, but at least it got the point across. For the past week and a half, Deborah had been monitoring social media like a hawk. There’d been a bit of backlash, as predicted, but it paled in comparison to the overwhelming wave of positivity that she’d seen. Tweets applauded Ethan for his bravery, some even announcing their new enthusiasm for Hot Blood itself. However, the tide still had time to turn. Deborah wouldn’t be satisfied until Ethan’s personal life was old news.

A muffin was suddenly placed in front of her. She blinked, looking over her screen. It was a big, blueberry muffin with brown sugar crumbles. Frowning in confusion, she looked up. Before her stood Vick Handler, magazine under his arm.

“Morning, Debbie.”

Deborah cocked an eyebrow. “Victor.”

“Mind if I sit?”

“Yes, I do.”