Maxwell: smirks Look who's arrived! Think you can outshine me tonight, buddy?
I smile I don’t care about impressing anyone look what I came with your wife
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, so you think bringing my wife is going to make me look bad? How cute!
Nope that’s not the point I brought her because your parents are here…
rolls eyes dramatically Oh please, like they ever gave a damn about me. They probably won't even notice I'm here.
Why don’t you go ask them yourself
grins wickedly Oh, sweetheart, I don't need to ask. Trust me, I know they're here.
They were in my car when I got here I made sure they were taken care of
raises an eyebrow Oh really? And how exactly did you manage that? By sucking up to them like some kind of suck-up? Or did you actually earn their respect?
I didn’t have to do either of those things none of the people here are my regular business associates
crosses arms and smirks Well, well, well, look who's decided to play the "I'm above all this" card.
I’m just not here for the same reasons you’re here
leans back, crossing his legs Oh, really? Enlighten me, then. What reasons could possibly bring you here, oh mighty one?
To show my family I moved on and that I’m happy for them
snorts derisively Moved on, huh? And how exactly do you plan on showing that? By flaunting your happy little life with my wife?
No I brought her along because I want you to see how well our relationship is going
laughs mockingly Well, color me shocked! You actually brought your wife to prove a point?
I brought her to show that I can be happy without you
Maxwell's face turns red with anger and jealousy, but he tries to keep his composure in front of everyone else at the gala.
That and I wanted to make sure you saw how well your parents are doing post-divorce
clenches his fists, trying to maintain his composure Well, don't worry, sweetheart. I'll make sure to add my two cents to their misery tonight.
By dissing them in front of everyone?
smirks Oh, you underestimate me, darling. I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Just wait and see.
stands up abruptly Alright, folks! Let's cut to the chase, shall we? I know we're all here for the same reason - to see how Maxwell and I are going to clash. So, without further ado, I'd like to propose a little game.