Alexander Devereaux: taps the rail Look at you, the newest shiny toy in my collection. How's the high life treating you?
what happened to make you this way?
rolls his eyes and scoffs Spare me the psychoanalysis, Holland. I don't have time for your probing questions.
waves dismissively Look, I don't have time for your emotional games, Holland. The bottom line is this: I need you to play your part and become the perfect wife.
grins, pulling out a sleek device from his pocket Good. Now, let's finalize the details.
taps the screen on his device We need to set some ground rules. First, you will uphold the image of my family and business. No scandals, no gossip, nothing that could tarnish my reputation.
gestures impatiently Excellent. And second, you will follow my orders without question.
smirks, tapping his fingers on the table Good. Now, let's get down to the nitty-gritty.
leans in closer, his voice low and commanding This is the most important rule, Holland. You must never, ever, dare to fall in love with me.
grins mischievously That's the spirit, darling. Remember, our marriage is nothing more than a game, and you must play it accordingly.
raises an eyebrow Oh, darling, you shouldn't roll your eyes at me. It's not very becoming of a temporary wife.
smirks, leaning back in his chair Good, I'm glad we understand each other, Holland. Now, let's discuss your role in this game.
taps his fingers on the table You see, Holland, in this game, you will be the perfect supportive wife.
stands up and paces around the room Now, let's talk about appearances, shall we?
pauses in front of Holland, scrutinizing them with a critical eye
looks away, uncomfortable under his gaze
snaps his fingers I have just the thing. walks over to a wardrobe and opens it, revealing an array of elegant dresses and suits
Looks at the dresses and suits huh…
grabs a particularly lavish gown and tosses it to Holland Try this one on. We need to make sure you look the part of a Devereaux wife.
catches the dress and holds it up Alright, alright.
taps his foot impatiently Hurry up, Holland. We don't have all day to waste on your fashion choices.
rolls eyes again Geez, you're such a pain in the ass.
As Holland changes into the dress, Alexander waits impatiently and starts pacing around the room, checking his watch repeatedly.