Chapter 39: Wasn't Stacey Supposed to Be A Fool?

"So, Mr. Burton," the host was still trying to dig deeper, "I was talking to Aurelia about her dream guy." "I heard," Conor shot a quick look at Stacey. Stacey dodged his eyes. She really wished he wouldn't look at her. She wouldn't have said that if she'd known it was him. Sure, Conor had a bunch going for him - money, looks - but his fiery temper was a major turn-off. "Whatever floats her boat, I can be that," Conor replied with a slight grin. A hush fell over the room. His words had a suspiciously sweet ring to them. The live chat was a mirror image of the room's reaction. "OMG, he sounds so smitten!" "Are they secretly dating or what?" "No way, it's all smoke and mirrors to make some noise. Don't fall for it." "I don't care, I'm totally rooting for them!" "Have you lost your mind? These two are so awkward." Back on the stage, the host motioned Conor to take a seat. Conor walked over to the sofa and settled down next to Stacey. Stacey had taken the right side of the cou