mountains that stretch back into miles upon miles of pristine Canadian
wilderness.
The spot is beautiful. But everything on the property has fallen into
disrepair. It all has so much potential though. I can see it clear as day.
Guesthouses for the artists. Antique furniture. Spotty Wi-Fi. No paparazzi.
Rose Hill Records. Named after the town I’ve come to love.
I’ve produced one successful album, and now I’ve got the itch. I want to
do it again and lucky for me, an influx of artists want a turn too. I’m excited
to be creative every day. Listen to music every day. Make songs come to
life every day.
Especially here.
Rose Hill is the perfect place to make a home and start the business I’ve
always wanted.
A personal haven where I don’t have to wear a stuffy suit or report to
shareholders who don’t care about anything but the bottom line or get
hounded by the press about being “the World’s Hottest Billionaire,” like it’s
some sort of crowning achievement.
“It says here you declined to comment.”
If they named West the World’s Hottest Billionaire, he’d milk the hell
out of it.
Me? I decline to comment and take off to a small town where I can start
a brand-new business venture by myself. I hate the attention.
“Actually, I gave them one comment before saying I officially refused
to comment.”
West snorts. “Oh, this ought to be good.”
My cheek twitches. He knows. He knows me better than almost anyone.
“I told them I’m barely a billionaire and just happen to be more
attractive than the 2,500 other people on the list. They want to write an
article about the least interesting aspect of my life. So, no comment,
because this accomplishment doesn’t deserve one. Conventionally
handsome, rich guy says no fucking thank you.”
“So weird they didn’t want to publish that charming one-liner from you,
Ford. A real head-scratcher.”
I shrug and ignore the jab. Talking about money makes me
uncomfortable. I’ve had an abundance of it my entire life and have now
spent an awful lot of time around people who make my childhood look
meager. I have never found it to be an especially impressive trait about any