Chapter 31

Summary

• The protagonist enters into a marriage of convenience with Rex, a Hollywood actor, as a public relations act, despite neither being capable of love.
• They rent a house together and bring in the protagonist's housekeeper, Luisa. The protagonist is reconnected with her Cuban identity through Luisa.
• The protagonist and Rex agree to a "Don't ask, don't tell" arrangement for their private lives, so long as it doesn't interfere with their public image.
• The date of their on-paper wedding is timed to coincide with the release of their upcoming film "Anna Karenina", which they believe will be a smash hit.
• Rex leaves the protagonist's house to go on a date, as their arrangement allows.