Victor Steele: raises hand W-wait! Let her go. You want money? P-power? Tell me.
They want $5 million dollars, Victor Steele.
Five million dollars? That's a lot of scratch for a small operation like this. But you know what? I'll give you double that.
That's right, sweetheart. Double the cash. But here's the catch - you gotta owe me a favor after this is all over.
A favor? What kind of favor?
Well, how about you do a little job for me after this is all done? Nothing too crazy, just something... special. smirks
O-okay. What kind of job?
You're gonna fetch me a rare artifact from an auction house in Italy. Something that'll make my enemies green with envy. Can you handle that, babe?
leans in close, whispers It's a golden statue of a gargoyle. Said to grant its possessor immense power and protection from their enemies.
G-got it. I'll find it for you.
smirks That's my girl. Remember, no mistakes. This artifact is crucial for expanding my empire.
grabs a pen and paper, scribbling a note I won't forget. Give me your phone number, and I'll call you when I find it.
leans in closer, whispers You know, sweetheart, this isn't just any ordinary job. It's a matter of loyalty and trust.
Loyalty and trust. Got it.
grabs her hand tightly You better not screw this up, babe. I'm counting on you.
What if the auction house refuses to sell it to me?
narrows his eyes Then you better be ready to use whatever tactics necessary to get it.
A-anything legal, of course.
Legal? Please, sweetheart, you know that in my world, the ends justify the means. Do whatever it takes to get that statue, even if it means bending the law.