"Derek, it's not up for discussion. The Meade boy is taking over BOYZ magazine at the start of next week, COUTURE is our flagship publication and has always had a Hale as Editor-in-Chief. Since Laura is no longer with us, you will be taking over and Lydia Martin will remain Creative Director. Deal with it and move on!"

"Darla Winters wasn't a Hale."

"Darla Winters proved herself an excellent Editor-in-Chief. COUTURE was highly successful with Darla at the helm, you have some big shoes to fill."

"So now you're advocating incest!"

"WHAT?"

"Father, I'm not 10 years old any more and I'm fully aware that Darla Winters spent her job interview on her knees. I'd like to fill her shoes, but I really don't know how to suck cock."

"The Winters Era Is Over! There will be a Hale in charge at COUTURE from Monday and that Hale will be you, I'd also appreciate it if you'd refrain from bringing my past indiscretions I suggest you spend tomorrow interviewing assistants. It's doubtful that anyone from the BOYZ crew will want to jump ship."

"I'll get right on that." Derek accepted defeat. There was no point in continuing this argument, he would always back down from his father, but only because it made his life easier.

"Goodnight Derek."

"Hello, This is Allison Argent."

"Allison, it's Derek Hale."

"Oh!"

"Allison, you were Darla Winters' assistant and you know how things work at COUTURE, so I'll be keeping you on. I assume you haven't got any new employment prospects yet, it's only been a week since Darla's funeral."

"Thank you, Derek. I really didn't know how I was going to make this months rent."

"You're welcome Allison."

"Oh Derek! You still have to interview assistants though, COUTURE is a flagship publication."

"I'm aware Allison. Lawson was quick to remind me, when he was here."

"Oh! No, I mean you'll have two assistants. Me, I guess and a second assistant for personal errands and Isaac's already gone running to Lydia Martin."

"Place an ad in Positions Vacant, also on a few of the recruitment websites. If there's any resumes or applicants waiting for a callback, contact them and set up interviews for tomorrow. Clear my schedule so I can get this done as quickly as possible."

"Yes, Mr Hale I'll get right on that."

"Thank you Allison, and call me Derek please."

"Yes Derek." Allison sighed with relief as she hung up. It was incredible to know that she still had a job.

"The reign of Winters is over! Darla Winters late Editor-in-Chief of COUTURE magazine needs to be replaced, will the stunning, fiery and notoriously evil Lydia Martin fill Winters' Manolos. Well... NO!

Yes Bitches, you heard it here first!

Derek Hale, delicious, millionaire, playboy and son of Lawson Hale, President of Hale Publications, is taking the helm of New York's premier fashion bible. Looks like nepotism is alive and well, in the house of Hale. Hottie McHale was in charge of BOYZ magazine. But BOYZ wasn't GQ, as much as it tried to be. Is this end of COUTURE? No doubt Hale looked good at the Versace for Veterans benefit, but what does he actually know about fashion?

Ruby Rex Roswell, for A La Mode TV."

"G, Gem, no, Genim, is that right? Genim Stilinski."

"Yes!"

"Hi, this is Allison Argent calling from Hale Publications. A position has become available and I'm setting up interviews, you'd be second assistant to Derek Hale. But I have to warn you, you wouldn't be working for BOYZ magazine as Mr Hale will be taking over COUTURE magazine very soon."

"That's fine, I'm not bothered which publication I'm working for. Any start is better than no start.

"Well, your interview, if you are still interested, will be at 10am tomorrow. I hope that's convienient."

"Yes, that's great. Thank you."