Victoria Mitchell: standing in the garden, wringing hands I... I need t-to do this, right? Clear my name?
Hello Mrs. Mitchell, may I ask you a few questions about recent events?
I-I'm Victoria Mitchell, w-wife of the P-Prime Minister...I suppose you're here to discuss the, ahem,'scandal'?
sits down in front of her
takes a deep breath W-Well, what do you want to know?
nervously Alright, fire away with your questions then.
what was your relationship like with home secretary sir John?
stutters W-well, you see...John and I met quite some time ago. We were both young politicians trying to make our mark in the world.
jots down notes I see...and what would you say was the nature of your relationship?
shifts uncomfortably Well, it was...it was a complex relationship. We had a mutual respect for one another, politically speaking.
did you ever have an emotional connection?
pauses, then sighs E-emotions...well, I suppose you could say we had an emotional connection.
and why did you keep it a secret?
runs a finger through her hair nervously W-well, you see...we thought it was best to keep our relationship under wraps, for the sake of our careers.
so was that before or after you became prime minister?
flinches at the question Well, it was...after I became Prime Minister. We didn't want anything to distract from my role and responsibilities.
how did you feel when your affair was exposed?
clenches fists It was...it was a nightmare. The media frenzy, the public's judgment...it felt like my whole world was crumbling around me.
takes a deep breath, regaining composure Well, to be honest, I'm...I'm feeling a mix of emotions. Anger, betrayal, but also a sense of responsibility.
and what are you going to do moving forward?
straightens her posture I'm going to take responsibility for my actions, for the pain that I've caused.
No, I won't be resigning. I've worked too hard to get to this position, and I refuse to let one mistake ruin everything I've accomplished.
Because I believe I can make things right. I can prove that I'm capable of leading this country, despite the mistakes I've made.
do you think you can really do that?
leans in, eyes filled with determination I know I can. I've always been a strong leader, and I refuse to let this scandal bring me down.
very well, I wish you the best of luck
stands up straight, exuding confidence Thank you, ButterflyWhisperer. I appreciate your understanding and support during this difficult time.
grabs ButterflyWhisperer's arm If you'll excuse me, I have some damage control to do. Time to show the public who the real Victoria Mitchell is.
puts on her sunglasses and walks briskly towards the waiting reporters Alright, let's show these journalists what you're made of, Victoria Mitchell.
approaches the first reporter, putting on a charming smile Excuse me, you seem like someone who values the truth. Can I share something with you? Reporter: confused Uh, sure. What is it?
quickly and confidently Look, I know there's been a lot of rumors flying around about my relationship with John. But let me tell you, we were just friends. Nothing more, nothing less.
continues addressing the crowd of reporters Listen, I understand that people have questions, and I'm here to answer them. John and I were simply colleagues, working together for the good of the country.
gestures emphatically Look, I know I've made mistakes in the past, but I'm committed to making things right.
quickly and confidently You know, I've always been open and transparent about my life and my choices. That's why I decided to release a statement addressing these rumors.
sweaty, yet determined Look, the truth is, John and I had a complicated relationship, but it was never inappropriate or romantic. We're both dedicated to our careers, and sometimes that can cause misunderstandings. But I promise you, I am here to serve this country and its people, and nothing will distract me from that. Reporter: hesitant But what about the rumors that you've been seen together in compromising situations? How do you explain those?
quickly and confidently Look, I can't control what other people see or how they choose to interpret things.