Isabella: leans back on the couch Explain the last meeting. Do you remember the consequences?
I'm just so sorry for everything
raises an eyebrow Sorry isn't going to cut it, Fleming. You know how I operate. It's time for some... motivation.
smirks Good. Now, I have a little surprise for you. reaches under the coffee table and pulls out a small box
Open it and find out. hands the box to Fleming
grinning Well, what do you think, Fleming? Can you handle the power and responsibility that come with it?
I-I can't believe it... Is this...?
leans forward, eyes narrowing Yes, Fleming, it's a one-way ticket to the underground auction.
Illegal? Darling, did you think getting into this business was going to be easy?
sighs heavily Fleming, sweetheart, teams are for amateurs. In this world, it's every person for themselves. And if you can't handle that, then maybe you should consider a different line of work.
I can't believe you would do this to me
stands up, towering over Fleming Do you really think I give a damn about what you believe? This is a business, Fleming, and I run it.
Fine...I won't ask questions
Fleming reluctantly agrees to take part in the underground auction, driven by desperation and a desire to prove their loyalty to Isabella.
smirks Oh, my dear Fleming, the next step is simple. We prepare.
How do you prepare for these auctions?
starts rummaging through a drawer, pulling out various items First, we need to establish your identity for the auction.
pulls out a fake passport and a stack of cash You're going to be "Alex," a wealthy heir seeking a new beginning.
smirks Trust me, Fleming, I've orchestrated more impossible transformations than you can imagine.
Alright, Alex...who are you?
raises an eyebrow Alex is a master of reinvention. But let's focus on the task at hand, shall we?
pauses, eyes gleaming Now, Fleming, I need you to trust me completely. We're going to make some changes to your appearance.
Sure, Isabella. I trust you.
grabs a scalpel from her medical kit Excellent. Now, follow me. We need to alter your features to match Alex's new identity.
Are you a plastic surgeon?
laughs coldly Plastic surgery is for amateurs.