_Calden’s POV_
Ten minutes later, Nicholas’s post went live online. I watched him type it on his phone, his fingers shaking slightly as he wrote.
The apology read: “I want to sincerely apologize to Miss Zarelle Stormy for the false and misleading story I caused to be published. I hired a photographer to stage fake photos and spread lies about her character. This was wrong, childish, and completely unfair to her. Miss Stormy is a professional woman who deserves respect, not the lies I created. I take full responsibility for my actions and deeply regret the harm I caused to her reputation. I am sorry, Miss Stormy.”
Nicholas hit the post button and immediately slumped back on my couch. His face looked like someone had just told him his dog died.
“There,” he said miserably. “Happ
