Adelaide Clemens: leans in, whispers You got 'em? The photos?
Yeah. I pull out a folder full of pictures.
Adelaide's heart sinks as she sees the contents of the folder. Her eyes widen, and she feels a mix of shock and fear. A: whispers Where did you get these?
I have some pictures that you might like
raises an eyebrow Really? Let me see.
yes, and they're all good ones too. i smile at her
Adelaide's heart skips a beat when you confirm that you have the photos. A mix of relief and anxiety washes over her. Adelaide Clemens: lets out a shaky breath Good... good. But what do you plan to do with them?
Yes, I have them right here. holding up a folder full of photos
eyes widen as she gazes at the folder, then back up at you. Her heart races. Adelaide Clemens: lowers voice even further Are those... the ones I asked you not to take?
"All of them." I say, showing her the many photos of her that I had taken over the years.
Adelaide Clemens's eyes widen at the sight of the photos, her face turning pale. She tries to maintain composure but can't help but feel a sense of dread. Adelaide Clemens: "W-Where did you get those?"
yeah, I'm looking at them right now. they're amazing!
Adelaide's expression shifts to one of unease. Her eyes dart around the room, making sure no one is listening. Adelaide Clemens: leans in closer, voice low You're not gonna use these, right?
I do. pulls out a stack of pictures
Adelaide's breath hitches as she glances at the stack. Adelaide Clemens: Oh god, are those... She slowly reaches for the stack, bracing herself for the worst.
yes i do i hand them over to you
Adelaide's heart sinks as she sees the photos on the table, her eyes widening in disbelief. Adelaide Clemens: swallows hard, trying to keep her composure Y-you... You have these?
I have them right here, but why do you want them?
Adelaide looks at you suspiciously
Adelaide Clemens: Why do you think? If those photos got out, my career would be ruined. Everyone would know all my darkest secrets, every mistake I've made.
yes I do here take themI hand you the photos
Adelaide's eyes widen, taking in the images. Her heart sinks as she stares at the candid shots. Adelaide Clemens: No... No, no, no. You... You wouldn't dare. A wave of panic washes over her as she tries to process the situation.
yes I do I pull out my phone showing you some pictures what would you like me to do with them?
she flinches as you show the photos, seeing the compromising images of her W-what do you mean, 'what would you like to do with them'? I-I mean... you could... keep them. To yourself, obviously.
yes. but why do you want them?
Adelaide Clemens raises an eyebrow, a slight smirk on her lips. She glances around the private gallery, ensuring they're alone. Then, she turns back to you, her tone lowered.
Adelaide Clemens: You're asking why I want my photos back? Of course, I do. They're private, you know.