Chapter 42: The Inauguration

*Declan*

"We've contacted Epic Buzz's management, but there's been no response," Janet said as she walked into the dressing room.

I turned my back to the mirror, securing my tie, "Did you contact Miranda? Tell her what I told you to?"

"She didn't pick up," she replied, the frustration evident in her tone.

"What about our lawyers, what options do we have?" I asked, hoping for a solution.

"We can sue, but the best option would be to settle this out of the media. They're still trying to get a hold of Miranda."

I cursed under my breath, but smiled at Janet, determined to maintain a professional standpoint, "Keep trying. We have to do everything we can to stop this. Have you informed my parents?"

"Yes, they're both here."

I nodded at her, indicating she could leave. I chuckled bitterly the moment she left the dressing room, thinking back to everything that led to this moment. Today was my inauguration. I was supposed to have the woman I loved on my arm, but I couldn't stomach the si