Desires Die Hard

Chapter 195

Anya slid her fingers through her sleep–tousled hair as she stood in the balcony of Ellie’s apartment. She tapped lightly on the screen of her phone and called Jake.

The morning breeze was a cool soothing touch against her skin.

This should have been a great morning.

But the conversation that Anya was about to have was going to ruin the beautiful morning that she had woken up to.

The call got through within a few seconds. Jake’s voice sounded in Anya’s ear. The young man sounded slightly frantic. “Anya, you didn’t leak the news about Ms. Mars‘ engagement and pictures of her bridal gown, did you?”

From the way the young man had worded his question, it was obvious that he didn’t believe that Anya had done it. In fact, his face had been of disbelief and incredulity when he had read the headlines plastered all over the news.

News of famous celebrity Lola Mars‘ engagement leaked! Check out photos of her hundred–and–fifty–thousand–dollar wedding gown!

Every news entertainment platform had been publishing articles on Lola’s engagement since five in the morning. Google’s top searches had been monopolized by the topic.

Jake was an early riser.

He had called Anya as soon as he had seen the news,

They had been told repeatedly to keep Lola’s engagement under wraps. The young woman had instructed them to make sure the design of her bridal gown was kept confidential as well.

reputable fashion design agency that took

source of

article had clearly and firmly pointed to

world that Anya had been the

article, of course. He knew that Anya couldn’t

wasn’t completely sure that she wasn’t responsible. Perhaps it had been an accidental slip of the tongue.

woman a lot. Besides, he had been observing the way she worked and conducted her affairs. She didn’t seem like the sort of person who was capable

have to resort to such unscrupulous

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because he had wanted to be sure.

the news. She had no

Someone leaked news of Lola’s engagement. There’re pictures of her bridal gown. circulating online,” Jake said after taking a long, deep breath. “Anya, I believe you. You wouldn’t do

her brow. She replied steadily and firmly. “Jake… I didn’t do it.

client’s privacy. In fact, to not do

head

such a terrible mistake.

stated that they got their information from Lola’s designer. In fact, Lola’s designer was the one who approached