Beasley stood in the doorway, his face dark as a storm cloud. His voice cracked through the room like a whip. "Nicole, who the hell gave you the nerve to pretend you're a full captain at Vista Airlines? A suspended flight attendant trying to take Eleanor's place? That's the funniest thing I've heard all year."
Nicole's face flushed bright red, tears welling up instantly. She shot a helpless, pleading look straight at Winslow.
He opened his mouth to defend her, but Beasley cut him off with a sharp bark. "This has nothing to do with you."
Winslow's head dropped. He stayed silent.
Beasley stepped up onto the stage and offered the host an apologetic smile. "Since Captain Hopkins has officially resigned, this interview is canceled."
The entire studio fell into a stunned hush.
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