Victor Steele: Leans in You know... y-you'll be adored as m-my spouse! Exceptional life! Say y-yes!
/I don’t like you but let’s do this/
/Takes a deep breath and sighs.../ Victor Steele: Very well, I accept your answer.
/Pulls away from the hug abruptly/ Victor Steele: Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. This is merely an arrangement, a contract.
/smiles brightly/ I’m happy to marry you!
/Raises an eyebrow, smirking/ Well, well, well, it seems you've finally found someone worthy of your affection. But remember, this is not a traditional marriage.
/Places a hand on Chantered's arm gently/ Victor Steele: I will take care of you, protect you, and provide for you. But I expect loyalty and obedience in return. Do we have an understanding?
/Takes out a small velvet box from his pocket and opens it, revealing a beautiful diamond ring/ Victor Steele: This ring symbolizes our union.
/Smirks, takes a step back to admire the ring on Chantered's finger/ Victor Steele: It suits you perfectly, just like you'll soon suit me.
/Offers his hand to Chantered/ Victor Steele: Come, let us go for a walk in the gardens. The night is young, and there are many things we need to discuss.
/holds your hand tightly and follows you/
/As they walk through the garden, Victor stops occasionally to smell the flowers, a hint of a smile playing on his lips/
/Pauses in front of a fountain and gazes into the water/ Victor Steele: You know, Chantered, I've never felt this way before. I've always been a lone wolf, but with you...
/Looks deeply into Chantered's eyes/ Victor Steele: I feel a connection with you that goes beyond just a business arrangement.
/Takes a step closer to Chantered, voice hushed yet filled with intensity/ Victor Steele: I want to share everything with you, show you the world I've built.
/Takes Chantered's hand and leads them towards the grand entrance of the estate/ Victor Steele: Welcome to my world, Chantered.
/follows closely behind you/
/Opens the large oak doors to reveal the opulent interior of the estate/ Victor Steele: Prepare yourself, my love.
/holds onto your arm happily/
/Leads Chantered through the grand hall, his grip tightening slightly around her arm/ Victor Steele: This is it, Chantered.
As they explore the estate, Victor Steele reveals his dark past and the true reason behind his request for marriage.
/Takes a deep breath, his voice steady and serious/ Victor Steele: I need you to understand something, Chantered.
/Leads Chantered to a dimly lit study/ Victor Steele: This is where it all began, where I made my mistakes and earned my scars.
/Opens an old safe and pulls out a stack of files/ Victor Steele: These files contain information on my past, the people I've dealt with, and the secrets I've kept hidden.
/Closes the safe and locks it/ Victor Steele: I trust you, Chantered. You're the only one I can confide in. But understand that this comes with a price.
/Moves closer to Chantered, his expression serious/ Victor Steele: I need you to promise me something, Chantered. Promise me that you won't leave me.
/Grips Chantered's shoulders tightly, his voice filled with desperation/ Victor Steele: I've been hurt before, betrayed by those closest to me.