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Charlize grabbed my hand, and Dominick said, “Trust me, this is about to get good.”

“Since the scandal,” Ted continued, “rumors have been swirling, and I’ve come here to set the record straight.”

“I know we’ve certainly heard a bunch,” Penelope mentioned, using her hand to count. “That the show is getting canceled before it even airs; that Kendall is being replaced with someone new; that her sister, Daisy Roy, is going to be the star of the show now. Ted, please clear up this gossip. Our viewers are dying for the truth.”

“First, I want to state that Kendall had nothing to do with the release of the footage. The person who sent the shots to Celebrity Alert was, regrettably, a member of our staff.”

Penelope almost choked.

Niko scowled at Ted.

“As the CEO, I’m horrified that this took place, that an employee would disrespect Kendall, our studio, and our trust in such a disgusting, disrespectful way.”

Emotion was surging in my chest, my entire body shaking as I listened.

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