""Haven't you and Lilian been photographed together countless times already?"I asked him
"The situation is different."
"How?"
"I'm a public figure," Alexander replied calmly. "You're not. If you're exposed, everything about you will be dragged into the spotlight. Your past, your actions—everything will be judged. Aiden's fans may not accept you. Beyond online backlash, there could even be extreme fans who act out. Are you sure you can handle that?"
I stayed quiet.
He wasn't wrong.
I had always kept a low profile. I avoided cameras, avoided attention. Even at Èclat Beauty's product launches, I stayed behind the scenes while a spokesperson handled the spotlight.
Being with Aiden would mean constant exposure… constant scrutiny.
Exhausting.
I already knew what he was implying was that Aiden is not suitable for me."
