Chapter 224 Public Opinion

"The Marisol Cup officials and judges are helping clear up the rumors for me." Theo's dark gaze deepened as he straightened up, his eyes flickering toward her phone. "This girl is gorgeous and talented? She's like a fairy descended from heaven!" Sierra, realizing what he was looking at, immediately turned her screen away, feeling slightly embarrassed. Madison, who had been excitedly scrolling through comments, suddenly paused and smirked at the subtle tension between them. She shot them a knowing look before dramatically stretching. "Excuse me. You two chat. I'm... starving. Yeah, starving. I'll take a nap now," she said, grinning as she quickly retreated to her room. Sierra let out a soft laugh, shaking her head as she watched the door close. Then, she felt the couch sink slightly beside her, making her instinctively scoot a little further away. "They weren't wrong," Theo suddenly responded, his voice smooth and unwavering. Sierra blinked, looking at him in surprise. "That pi