Ep16
Before Chase can process, the door swings open and Donovan strolls in, raising a brow.
Donovan Lee
You’ve got to be kidding. Why the hell is this still everywhere? I thought this mess was buried.
Tristan Heusen
It should’ve been. But someone clearly wants to keep the fire burning.
chase Du Verre
Alright, so what now? Another round of pretending we’re not part of this circus?
Donovan Lee
Forget pretending. We handle it head-on. A press conference. Get it out in the open, control the story, shut them up.
Tristan Heusen
Leans back, rubbing his temples, frustrated but knowing Donovan’s right*
Tristan Heusen
Fine. I’ll set it up. Tomorrow morning. No more hiding.😒
chase Du Verre
Throws up his hands in mock defeat*
chase Du Verre
Great, love starting my mornings with public humiliation.🙄
Donovan Lee
You’ll survive, drama queen.
chase Du Verre
You wound me, Donnie. Deeply.🥲
Despite the tension, Tristan allows a small, fleeting smile, but it’s gone just as quick.
the day of the press conference
The room’s packed, cameras flashing, reporters murmuring like sharks circling. Chase, Tristan, and Donovan stand at the front, facing the mess head-on.
Tristan is the first to step up to the mic — sharp suit, colder expression, voice steady.
Tristan Heusen
We understand there’s been... confusion surrounding recent events. We’re here to clear the air.
chase Du Verre
Hands in his pockets, leans toward the mic with his signature smirk 😏 *
chase Du Verre
And no, the rumors aren’t true. I’m not secretly running for president, though the thought’s tempting.
A few chuckles ripple through the room, breaking the tension just slightly
Donovan Lee
Steps in, his tone more direct*
Donovan Lee
This scandal has been stretched out long enough. Everything that needed to be addressed has already been dealt with legally and privately. We ask that you respect that moving forward
Reporter
So you’re saying the friendship between the three of you is genuine, no business cover-up, no deeper ties?
chase Du Verre
Unless ‘deeper ties’ means arguing over coffee orders and punching me in the shoulder
chase Du Verre
then yeah, it’s all pretty genuine.🫡
Tristan’s gaze softens just slightly at the side comment, but he keeps his posture sharp.
Tristan Heusen
We’ve answered your questions. This will be the last time we address it.
Donovan Lee
From this point on, any further speculation will be treated as exactly what it is — a waste of time.
The press throws out a few more questions, but the three of them step down, done playing the media’s game.
After the Conference — Outside
chase Du Verre
(mock sighing)
chase Du Verre
That went smoother than I thought. No one threw tomatoes, so I call that a win.
Tristan Heusen
(glancing sideways at him)
Tristan Heusen
You never take anything seriously, do you?
chase Du Verre
If I did, I’d go gray before you.
Donovan chuckles, shoving his hands in his pockets.
Donovan Lee
You two are hopeless.😮💨
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