The interview was scheduled for Tuesday at 2 PM in their penthouse.
Jennifer had arranged everything with meticulous care—a respected journalist from Vanity Fair, a photographer known for intimate portraits, a setup that would feel personal rather than performative.
"We want authentic," Jennifer had said during prep. "We want people to see the real you. The couple who fell in love despite trying not to. The partnership that survived everything Victoria threw at you."
Now, sitting across from journalist Katherine Chen in their living room, Emma felt her palms sweating despite Alexander's reassuring presence beside her.
"Thank you both for agreeing to this," Katherine said, her recorder placed conspicuously on the coffee table between them. "I know you've been avoiding interviews. What made you decide to speak now?"
Emma and Alexander exchanged glances. They'd rehearsed this, but suddenly the practiced answer felt wrong. Too polished.
