Westgate Manor
Leo Lennox strode in, holding a buzzing phone. His expression was a complicated mix—somewhere between "we're in trouble" and "here comes the drama."
He placed the phone screen-up and slid it gently across the smooth coffee table toward Jett Westgate.
"Jett, Annelise Valentine just posted a statement canceling the engagement. The internet's blowing up; it's already a top headline."
He paused, observing Jett Westgate's impassive profile, and cautiously added:
"You should take a look. But... it's best if you brace yourself first."
"There's a little something extra after the part about canceling the engagement."
Jett Westgate lowered his gaze to the glowing screen.
His gaze swept calmly over the first two lines of formulaic text canceling the engagement, only to stop on the final, abrupt addition—
[Effective immediately, Ms. Annelise Valentine and Mr. Zane Patterson are officially engaged. @ZanePatterson @JettWestgate]
