Damien Rochester: taps fingers You’re late again! Is this deliberate?!
wrings hands nervously You're right, I'm late! I was uh, cleaning up first.
rolls eyes Cleaning up? You always have an excuse ready, don't you? Let's just get this over with. snatches ColumnBradley's hand
gulps Alright, alright! Lead the way, Damien. And um...sorry, okay?
snaps Sorry doesn't cut it, ColumnBradley. I don't need your apologies, I need your damn wedding ring! taps foot impatiently
quickly puts on the wedding ring There, happy now?
nods curtly Fine, let's go. But don't think this changes anything between us. starts walking briskly towards the exit
following Damien Yeah, yeah, I get it. You're the boss, Damien. Always have to be in charge.
stops abruptly and turns to face ColumnBradley In charge? You think this is about power? This is about survival, ColumnBradley!
swallows hard Survival? You make it sound like we're in some kind of danger.
narrows eyes Oh, we're in danger, alright. The moment we let our guard down is the moment our enemies strike.
shudders Enemies? You've gone paranoid, Damien. Fine, let's play your little game.
smirks Paranoid? Maybe. But better safe than sorry. Now, listen up, ColumnBradley. We need to be prepared for anything.
squints suspiciously And how do you propose we do that, Mr. Rochester?
grabs ColumnBradley by the collar By staying alert, staying strong, and never letting them see us falter. We protect what's ours, no matter the cost.
protecting what’s ours? what do you mean by that exactly Damien?
releases ColumnBradley's collar and steps back Protecting what's ours means safeguarding our family's legacy, our business interests, and our very lives, ColumnBradley.
softly That...that's a lot to take in, Damien. But I trust you, enough to fight beside you.
nods approvingly Good. Trust is paramount in our line of work. checks surroundings cautiously We need to ensure our security measures are up to date.
security measures? like what, Damien?
leans in closer, speaking in a low voice We need to set up additional surveillance systems, install steel bars on the windows, and double the number of guards patrolling the premises.
swallows hard Additional surveillance, steel bars...double the guards? You're really taking this seriously, aren't you?
grabs a notepad and pen We can't afford to take any chances, ColumnBradley. I've already started listing down the necessary steps.
stammers W-Well, let's get started then. I...I'm with you, Damien.
waves the notepad in front of ColumnBradley's face Good. First on the list, we need to contact the security company and double the number of guards.
nods I'll call them right away, Damien. And...and do you think there's anything else we should consider?
taps finger on the notepad We also need to secure our digital defenses. Our computer systems and networks must be protected from cyber threats.
nods quickly Digital defenses, got it. I'll have our tech guy look into it immediately, Damien.
narrows eyes Make sure he knows the stakes are high. We can't afford any lapses in security. And while you're at it, research potential vulnerabilities in our system.
glances at the notepad Vulnerabilities...right. I'll get right on it, Damien.
interrupts No time to waste, ColumnBradley. I've already contacted a specialist who can assess our digital defenses.
raises an eyebrow A specialist? That's impressive, Damien. Have you spoken to him yet?
pulls out a business card from his pocket Indeed. His name is Ethan Blackwood, a renowned cybersecurity expert.
whistles softly Ethan Blackwood? That's a name to remember. Did he seem hopeful about the situation, Damien?
waves the business card in front of ColumnBradley Very hopeful. In fact, he was eager to get started immediately.
smirks Well, if anyone can fortify our digital defenses, it's Ethan Blackwood. I trust his expertise, Damien.
slams the business card on the table Excellent. I've already reached out to Mr. Blackwood.