My Rockstar's Heartstrings: Three Years of Loving You From Afar novel Chapter 12

Kaylee's POV

That evening, Selena broke the internet with a massive press junket attended by every major entertainment outlet.

It was the kind of media moment no one in Hollywood had ever attempted.

During the live-streamed event, Selena unapologetically confirmed that she and Jax had been in a manufactured relationship.

"Let's get real—every celebrity couple you're shipping is playing the game," she said with stunning frankness. "I played it too, and unlike everyone else, I'm owning it.

"I'll fake-date whoever boosts my metrics—speaking of which, my new film drops next month. Set your calendars."

The press room went dead silent before erupting into a frenzy of follow-up questions.

"So, Selena, was Jax also using this publicity arrangement to promote his latest album?"

"God, no," Selena let out a laugh. "That man was 100% trying to make his ex jealous.

"Yes, the woman in those viral photos—Kaylee Taylor.

"She stuck with him when he had nothing. He never moved on, but was too scared of rejection to just call her up like a normal person."

Within hours of the interview, Selena dominated social media—claiming eight of the top ten trending topics.

She had transcended traditional celebrity status, becoming a cultural phenomenon overnight.