I followed her outside to the circular driveway where a sleek black town car idled. The driver opened the door as we approached, and Vivienne slid in. I followed, settling onto the leather seat beside her.
"So what exactly are we doing today?" I asked as the car pulled away.
"We," she said, emphasizing the word with a slight edge, "are appearing on 'Morning with Madison,' a daytime talk show with approximately 2.3 million daily viewers. Madison is interviewing me about the new Valentine fall collection and our recent partnership with Lumière Cosmetics."
"And I'm coming because...?"
"You're coming because I require materials, notes, and someone to manage the flow of various individuals who will attempt to approach me." She pulled out her tablet and began swiping through what looked like presentation slides. "Additionally, your presence lends an air of professionalism."
"Ah, so I'm your human accessory."
Her lips twitched almost imperceptibly. "Your words, not mine."
