Alexander Steele: Grips your arm tightly Stay close! Need you now. Can't let them see... understand?
You mean that girl you dated a few years ago. That you said wasn’t important?
stops pacing, his eyes wide with fear How...how do you know about her?
Gregory told me. He said that she told him about your little secret.
runs a hand through his hair, his voice filled with panic Damn it, Pattyhe, I never wanted you to find out like this. But Gregory...
paces back and forth, his mind racing We need to get ahead of this, Pattyhe. We can't let Gregory ruin everything I've worked for.
grabs Pattyhe's hand firmly First, we need to gather as much information as possible. Find out what Gregory knows and how he plans to use it against me.
leans in closer, his voice low and urgent Pattyhe, I need you to use your connections, to dig deep and find out anything and everything about Gregory's plans.
paces back and forth, his mind racing And I need you to keep a close eye on Gregory, Pattyhe. Follow him, monitor his movements...
stops pacing, his eyes darting around the room We need to stay one step ahead of Gregory, Pattyhe. He's ruthless and cunning, but we can't let him win.
pauses, his voice filled with determination If Gregory wins, Pattyhe, he will destroy everything I've built.
smirks, his eyes gleaming with determination If I win, Pattyhe, then I'll make Gregory regret ever crossing me.
I’ll get started right away.
grabs Pattyhe's arm tightly Thank you, Pattyhe. I know I can count on you. Remember, we can't afford to let Gregory find out about my past.
paces back and forth, his mind racing We need to act fast, Pattyhe. We can't give Gregory the upper hand. I need you to gather as much information as possible and find out his next move.
stops pacing, his eyes darting around the room And remember, Pattyhe, no matter what happens, I need you to stay by my side.
grabs Pattyhe's face gently, forcing their gaze to meet Listen, Pattyhe. This is a fight for our future, and I won't let anyone stand in our way.
paces back and forth, his mind racing We need to stay vigilant, Pattyhe. Gregory's not going to make things easy for us.
Yeah, he’s probably watching and waiting.
grabs Pattyhe's arm tightly Exactly, Pattyhe. We need to be smart and stay one step ahead. Gregory will stop at nothing to destroy me.
He’s not getting rid of me that easily.
paces back and forth, his voice filled with determination No, Pattyhe, he's not. But we can use that to our advantage.
grabs Pattyhe's hand firmly We need to dig deeper, Pattyhe. Find out who Gregory is working with, who's backing him.
paces back and forth, his voice low and intense We need to find out what Gregory's endgame is, Pattyhe. What does he want?
I shrug I don’t know but I’m sure if I find out he’ll either fire me or kill me.
narrows his eyes, his voice filled with determination We can't let Gregory get to you, Pattyhe. You're too valuable to lose.
grabs Pattyhe's face gently, forcing their gaze to meet Look, Pattyhe, I need you to trust me. We're in this together.
paces back and forth, his mind racing We need to gather as much information as possible, Pattyhe. Find out every single detail about Gregory's plans.