The X-rated trade secrets of a Bay Street call girl. She’s sophisticated, smart and open minded. She meets her clients at Le Germain or the Hazelton and gives them what they want.
On an unseasonably warm evening in October, Chloë Marcelle decided to walk to work. Her slim figure encased in a silk blouse, silver-speckled Chanel leather skirt, net stockings and black silk Manolos, she left her apartment and strolled through the downtown core to her favourite boutique hotel, Le Germain on Mercer Street.
One thing you should probably know about Chloë before you read any further is that “Chloë Marcelle” is not her real name. It’s an alias she uses, as all escorts do, for the purpose of separating her real life (single mom, graduate degree holder) from her sex trade persona (naughty little minx, does bareback blow jobs but no anal). Dark-haired, pretty and creamy-skinned, she could be Italian, French or Greek. She’s in her mid-30s but could easily pass for 29. She has a knockout body: medium height, trim, toned and teacup-breasted. Her teeth, which she reveals often in easy, winning smiles, were recently straightened and bleached. Her wide-open daisy eyes suggest a fondness for cosmetic filler. But more striking than any of this is her effervescence. She is witty, insightful and self-revealing by turns. In other words, good value for money.
Toronto Life needs better fact checkers: it’s “Justice Himel”, not “Judge Himel”.
December 8, 2010 at 6:21 pm | by DanOf Chloe’s decision to become a prostitute you write, “it occurred in a thoughtful, austere sort of way: in a lecture hall at York”, and I say, please give me a break. This story is nothing more than a fantasy, and a poorly written one at that. Leah McLaren probably viewed her copy of “Pretty Woman” one too many times, and it pushed her over the edge.
December 9, 2010 at 6:54 am | by Alteregohave to agree with previous poster but have to add
this was a stupidly written article and couldn’t the writer think of a more authentic name other than “Chloe” just another reason why I canceled my subscription
December 9, 2010 at 8:51 am | by asyou really need to get a better writer but then who is this one related to???
nepotism really really sucks but it sure is thriving in Canada
oh, great. leah’s off ruining another publication. first the globe and mail, and now toronto life. how about the wall street journal next?
December 9, 2010 at 9:30 am | by ABby god, you may be the next solution for over population! people will be so ill from your unjustified, garbage stories that they’d just stop reproducing in hope of never having a child grow up to write like you.
Sorry Dan — you’re wrong. The writer is not referencing Himel by title, so “judge” is correct. On the other hand, it’s the “Superior Court of Justice.”
December 9, 2010 at 9:31 am | by Jerome MartinMe, I got turned off by Leah when she devoted an 800-word column in the Globe on her sudden realization that she has pretty feet.
December 9, 2010 at 9:33 am | by Jerome MartinI feel so sorry for this woman’s children.
December 9, 2010 at 10:09 am | by MichelleI’ve read this story again and am willing to give Leah a pass. It contains some fine reporting and offers much more information on the subject than most of us (I hope) can claim to have. AB — you are free to stop reproducing.
December 9, 2010 at 10:20 am | by Jerome MartinWhat a great topic….not. Its nice to see that Toronto Life promotes this line of living. Nice life, playful, good income..highend, classy. Why, you can get gifts and dinner! Just because you are educated does not make you smart. Fantastic that “Chloe” gets tested for STDs and wears condoms during intercourse, but she is proud to advertise that she gives bare back BJs??? Ummm….hello? She doesn’t see the risk in that? If this coy lil minx had some intelligence, why can’t see find a respectable job where she doesn’t have to lie to her children, family and the majority of people in her personal life…not to mention potential BFs? Really, how many men really want to be dating a prostitute?? or to find out her real profession after dating her for a while…the betrayal and the risk!!! As for the writer, there is so much more out there to be exploring and writing about other than trying to make filth look so glam!
December 9, 2010 at 11:01 am | by LillyRoseClassy. I guess you could say the Hotel Le Germain puts the “Ho” in Hotel. What a great business story for them, as for me, I’ll be staying somewhere else.
December 9, 2010 at 11:35 am | by GPWith 10 years of school, post highschool (2 years of college, 4 years of undergrad, 2 master’s degrees) she could only be a hooker?
December 9, 2010 at 12:20 pm | by emMaybe I am wrong, but you go to school so you don’t end up on the streets or selling your body for money
Don’t pay any attention to these negative commenters Leah….I personally thought it was an extremely interesting topic and you did a fine job of presenting it in a way we seldom get to be privy to. I think the escort profession makes complete sense and is meeting the needs of all parties involved on many different levels. At least these people, their clients, and the profession is honest…too bad I can’t say the same for most marriages and relationships. Not everything in life comes in a perfect little gift wrapped box that you can show to all your friends and meets societal expectations. And who cares whether her name is Chloe or any other fictitious name. And as for names…. one never knows…. these boutique hotels may see the article as great promotion, afterall, its not like anything is going on there that wouldn’t normally go on behind closed doors…. what difference does the formality of a little piece of paper called a “Marriage Certificate” make?…..besides hypocrisy?
December 9, 2010 at 12:40 pm | by KezzI’m surprised at how little money she makes in her mid thirties with a Master’s degree… she’d do better financially getting a proper job….
December 9, 2010 at 12:46 pm | by sfthis is awesome! now I know why so many married men in my social circel prefer to stay at the LG…good laugh. too bad for their wives.
December 9, 2010 at 4:08 pm | by laI just looked up “Chloe’s” website.
On the front homepage she is showcasing a pair of man hands and the ugliest shoes I have ever seen.
Pass.
December 9, 2010 at 9:31 pm | by michael