The Vanity Fair office in Manhattan was everything Nicole expected. Sleek, modern, with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the city. The kind of place that screamed prestige and influence.
Perfect for what she needed to accomplish.
She sat in a leather chair across from the interviewer, a woman named Claudia Reeves who had a reputation for asking tough questions but staying tasteful. Nicole had chosen her specifically for that reason. She needed someone who would give her credibility without going tabloid.
"Thank you for sitting down with us, Nicole," Claudia said, her smile warm but professional. "I know this is a difficult time."
"It is," Nicole agreed, her expression carefully composed. Concerned but not devastated. Strong but not cold. "But I think it's important to address what's happening rather than hide from it."
