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Valentino hissed, “I know what you were doing.”
“… what,” said Jorge.
"You used me," said Valentino furiously. "You were using me as a pawn in your schemes with the media! You posted that video of me at the gala to get more people thinking about you, just so more people would see your exposé about your Ferris wheel."
"You're accusing me of manipulating the media for my own purposes?” said Jorge.
“Eh, I suppose fair is fair.” Valentino shrugged. “Of course I was the best person for this.”
Valentino’s anger disappeared as quickly as it appeared, and now he actually looked flattered. Typical Valentino when dealing with anyone not named Márquez. Jorge had to admire his ability to selectively create his own reality.
“Allora, let me see what you posted on Instagram… What’s all this about a terrible experience and the injustices I am suffering? Why do you need to protect yourself and the public from a Ferris wheel?”
“You can watch my interview to find out.”
Valentino shook his head. “Don't you think this statement was a little overdramatic? Nobody will take you seriously.”
"Yes," said Jorge, "because you're definitely the person to talk about reasonable and proportional responses."