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I've done hundreds of media appearances in my career, but this is different. This isn't about hockey. This is about Elle. This is about us. This is about making a lie so convincing that the entire world believes it.
Victoria briefed us for two hours before this. Elle should stand close to you. Hold her hand at some point—shows confidence and affection. Smile but not too much—show that you're serious about the relationship. Answer questions about how you reconnected, but keep it vague about timing. Let the narrative be romantic, not scandalous.
Elle was silent through the entire briefing.
Now she's standing next to me, and she's perfect. Professional blazer. Hair done. Makeup immaculate. She looks like a woman who's in control of her narrative.
She looks like she's dying.
I can
