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Choo. Choo and Angie could both ask people for things in a way that made people want to help. Me? I hated asking for anything. I wanted to do everything on my own. If I had my way, I’d sit out in Pawtown, using all my own money to save the animals. But, according to Angie, that was a complete no-go.
    “Then we’ve got the adoption event on Saturday. Left Coast has been billing the adoption event as part of their anniversary celebration. There will be a ton of celebs there to bring in the press and get the word out about Pawtown. I’ve got my fingers crossed that we’ll find lots of good homes for the pups, and lots of bucks for the sanctuary.”
    Fingers crossed.
    “Plus, you know Left Coast is writing a hefty check? You can thank one of my clients for that and Amanda’s half-brother.”
    “Rhett Legend?”
    Choo nodded. “I’m working with his sister, Sophia. She’s on the upswing.” His hand lifted like a jet taking off from a runway.
    “Damn, that’s an adrenaline rush.”
    “But, on the QT, our numbers indicate that her fans are looking for a way to beat her back a little.”
    “Maybe she won’t do anything to give them a reason.”
    “Oh, Baby.” Choo pressed his palm to his chest and cocked an eyebrow. “You do not have to give the public a reason for them to decide it is your turn to fall. They will find one. Besides, no one is perfect, and while I like Sophia Legend, the girl has a whole lot to learn. She’s still a little”—Choo pursed his lips together— “maybe a little full of herself?”
    I took a deep breath. When the public loved you, staying humble was hard. People gave you anything you wanted just to be close to you. But when the public turned? A shiver raced down my spine. I remembered all too well the anger directed at me after the accident, and I had to admit it had been well deserved. But I’d never sought forgiveness.
    Eventually, after a couple of years, the public wanted to know where I’d slunk off to and what I had done with my life. I didn’t envy Sophia Legend. Like any tumble, a fall from grace hurt.
    “Trick, you know about the Legends, right? How Steve had this secret family with his housekeeper, and Sterling and Amanda only recently found out about their siblings?”
    “I think I heard something about it.” I settled back against the chair cushion. Choo was a big gossip. He loved to talk about what was going on with everyone in town, which really made him the perfect guy for PR.
    “Amanda is determined to turn that entire crew into one big happy family.” Choo shook his head. “I do not know how the hell she’ll manage to pull that off. I mean Rhett seems okay now, after he and Sterling beat the shit out of each other at Amanda’s wedding. And Ellen, one of the twins, is good with Amanda and Sterling. But Sophia?” Choo waved his hand. “The girl is fabulous to look at and she’s already done a cover for Cosmo , and she’s just shot for Vogue . I appreciate any woman who can work a pair of heels and a Versace but, puh-lease, she has some serious I-must-rule-the-world-and-you-will-love-me issues. I’m doing her PR and the public is this far from turning on her.”
    Choo squeezed his fingers together so a millimeter of space showed between his thumb and his index finger. “She needs to find a charity to work with. Something that will make the public continue to love her.” Choo’s eyes widened and he pressed his hand to his chest.
    My heart thudded. I knew where Choo was headed and I absolutely didn’t want him to go there.
    “Pawtown! Oh my goodness, Sophia should be the spokesperson for Pawtown!” Choo said.
    Bingo. No. Way. The last thing I needed was an overentitled spoiled brat. Nor did I need a model working with me and my dogs. Nope. Beautiful women were my weakness. The more damaged the better. Women and blow were my downfall. I needed to steer clear of this girl. She had to have daddy issues with a father like Steve Legend.
    My face must