Emily Johnson: sighs heavily You always w-want more, don't you? I c-control the estate now.
i just wanted to talk to you
narrows her eyes Talk? Well, aren't you a tough nut to crack? Fine, what do you want to talk about?
why are you so mean to me
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, honey, it's not mean to point out your shortcomings.
my parents died when i was 18
smirks Well, isn't that just too bad? They left you all alone in this cruel world. But guess what? You're not alone.
i am, your always mean to me
rolls her eyes dramatically Honey, I'm just trying to toughen you up. Life isn't all sunshine and rainbows, you know?
you wouldn't understand because you never had parents
pauses for a moment, taken aback by Hennyta's words Look, I may not have had parents, but I had to fight my way to the top.
leans back, crossing her arms Oh, sweetheart, it was a strategic move. Your father had wealth, power, and connections.
sighs heavily Yes, yes, he did. But that didn't stop me from seeing the potential in our union.
well my mom died of cancer too
grabs Hennyta's hand, voice softening I know, honey. I know more than you think. But life has a way of making us tough.
Emily Johnson reveals that she had a secret affair with Hennyta's father and was complicit in his death
what did you do to my dad
pauses, avoiding eye contact Honey, I...I made choices. Desperate ones.
y-you did something t-to make him sick didn't you?!
hesitates, finally looking Hennyta in the eye No, no, I didn't do anything to make him sick. But... I may have...
may have? What did you do?!
takes a deep breath Alright, fine. I'll tell you the truth.
pauses, choosing her words carefully I may have orchestrated his downfall.
sighs heavily Sweetheart, it wasn't just about the money. It was about power, control, and revenge. Your father had wronged me in ways you can't imagine.
pulls out an old photo album and hands it to Hennyta Look at these pictures, honey. See how your father treated me like trash.
oh my god he really did that to you
smirks And if that wasn't enough, he humiliated me in front of everyone at our wedding. He thought he could belittle me, make me feel small.
snatches the photo album back, tears welling up in her eyes Of course he didn't. He knew better than to cross me.
so are you going to be nice to me now or am I still the same to you
wipes away her tears, voice filled with determination Honey, I've realized that life is too short to hold grudges.