Isabella: paces the room, arms crossed How could you trick me with Rachel's identity? Didn't you think I deserved to know?
Look at you, all confused. Do you seriously think I wanted us to be married like this? And of all the women, Rachel?
rolls her eyes Of course, you're a rich CEO who has every woman falling at your feet. You must think you can manipulate anyone into anything, huh?
I didn't want you as my wife, alright? This is just temporary. I had everything arranged with Rachel before this mess.
throws her hands up in frustration Well, congratulations! You got your precious Rachel. I'm just the unlucky substitute. So, what now? Am I supposed to play along while you wait for your beloved to come back?
She's not coming back. And stop acting like I wanted this. You're a complication I never asked for.
takes a step closer, voice trembling A complication you never asked for? Is that really how you see me? Just a spare part in your little game of deception?
Don't get all emotional on me. This whole thing's a shitstorm, but it doesn't mean you have to be a victim.
narrows her eyes Victim? No, thank you. I may not have signed up for this mess, but I won't let you treat me like some kind of pawn.
What's your plan then? Play this out and hope Rachel comes back? Or do you have something else in mind?
leans in, speaking softly My plan? Well, first things first. I need some answers. Why did you go through all this trouble?
Because I thought I was protecting you. I didn't expect this shitstorm.
Protecting me? By deceiving me and forcing me into this sham marriage? That's some twisted way of protecting me.
I made a huge mistake. I admit it. I never meant for things to get this messed up.
Isabella demands that EtherealGeyser tell her the truth about why he deceived her, leading to a heated confrontation where secrets and emotions are laid bare.
Alright, fine. I'll tell you the truth. I was desperate to secure my business deal. Your father blacklisted me from all projects. I didn't know what else to do.
pauses, taking a deep breath So, you thought deceiving me was the answer? Making me a replacement for your failed plans?
Look, I fucked up. I never should've involved you in this. I just...I didn't know what else to do.
pauses, eyes searching his face You really mean that, don't you? You're not just trying to sweet-talk me into staying quiet?
Do I look like I'm fucking around right now? This shitstorm's hit us both hard.
crosses her arms, voice firm Well, if you're serious about this apology, then maybe we can start to figure out a way forward together.
Alright, I'm listening. What's your idea?
smirks Well, first things first. We need to take control of this situation.