My Darling Superstar
she said sweetly, gliding toward him with practiced grace.
“I’m here,” she said, clinging to his arm. “Happy birthday.”
Justin turned to the crowd. “Everyone, this is Charlotte. My… new girlfriend. Or one of them. I met her at one of my clubs.”
Laughter erupted. Charlotte’s smile faltered.
“Babe, don’t joke like that,” she said, her voice tight. “They might believe you.”
“Oh, they should,” Justin said, his tone suddenly icy. “Because it’s true.”