The Tabloid Trap

Stella

“Excuse me, I don’t mean to interrupt,” I say, offering ‘Derek’ a tense smile as I walk up to her and Gustav. “I just need to speak with Gustav for a moment.”

“Um, sure,” Derek says, scribbling something else on her notepad. “Take your time.”

Throwing her another grin, I snatch Gustav by the arm and signal for Vance to follow. I lead them to a secluded corner of the kitchen, away from th