บท 139: A Joke?

Brows furrowing in shock, Archie could not help but ask, "Is that a joke?" His eyes narrowed in annoyance. "Tell me it's one, Ava."

"It's not," Avery replied with a sigh. "He really can't see me 'turned on'."

His eyes darkened.

"Then tell me there's an explanation for this before the reporter on TV announces the sudden death of an A-list actor, for getting involved with a newbie in the industry," he threatened.

"Explanation for what?" Avery looked up with slight confusion in her eyes, and was taken aback by the annoyed glint in his eyes. At that moment, it suddenly dawned on her that the manner in which she presented her words was wrong. She hurriedly explained, "Wait." A dry laugh escaped her lips. "You aren't thinking... Stuart didn't make any advances to me at all—"

Archie cut in, his voice oozing impatience.

"Then why does he want to see how you look like when you're turned on?"