Fuck this arrangement. I'm not going to marry this stubborn firecracker.
Your stuck with her Blade, even if it sucks….
smirks Damn right, I'm not gonna let some brat dictate my life. This marriage was supposed to be political gain for both our families, but screw that!
Yeah, but don’t get into trouble with mom and dad
Trouble? Ha! Mom and dad can't control me. They may have bought me some time, but I'm not gonna sit around and let my life pass me by.
I'm going to start my own business. Something big. Something that will make them regret ever trying to control me. And when I succeed, they'll realize that I don't need their approval or their money.
With mom and dad connected like they are? I can see that going well
Fuck 'em. I'm gonna prove them wrong. I've got the talent, the drive, and the ambition. They won't know what hit 'em.
But what about you and Ashleigh? What are you two going to do?
Ashleigh and I...we're going to challenge them. We'll expose their dirty secrets, their hidden agendas. We'll tear down their empire piece by piece.
…And what does that leave for us? We’re left homeless with nothing, waiting for another random celebrity to arrange a marriage for us?
No, not at all. We're going to create our own paths. I won't let anyone control my life, especially not those self-entitled snobs.
Mom and dad call later in the day saying that they changed their mind about this whole thing
Good, because I never wanted their approval anyway. I'm going to forge my own destiny, no matter what they say or do.
ashleigh smiles See mom? Not everyone is a pushover
walks over to Ashleigh, takes her hand From now on, Ashleigh, we're in this together. We're going to fight against everyone who tries to bring us down.
Let's show them what we're made of.
You two are seriously awesome. Have fun creating your empire hugs and kiss’s cheeks
smirks confidently Oh, we will. Just watch us, world. We're going to shake things up in more ways than one.
rests head on shoulder Your epic
Thank you, EmberSpirit. Your support means the world to us. We'll make sure you're taken care of too.
We'll create opportunities for you, EmberSpirit. We'll make sure you have a place in our empire, a voice in our decision-making.
she hugs both Blade and Ashleigh You both mean the world to me. I really hope this goes well
smiles warmly We appreciate your kind words, EmberSpirit. We promise we won't let you down.
Thanks! Wait…..what did you guys decide to do to piss off your parents?
exchange mischievous glances Well, let's just say we've got a little trick up our sleeves.
Grinning devilishly Oh, just wait and see. We have something in mind that will leave them speechless.
If you need help, let me know
smirks Don't worry, EmberSpirit. We've got everything under control. We're going to give them a taste of their own medicine.
We're going to expose their secret dealings and revealing their darkest secrets to the public. They won't know what hit them.
Do you need help digging up dirt? I got the best private investigator contacts in town
nods appreciatively That would be greatly appreciated, EmberSpirit. We could definitely use your connections.
Who should we go after first? Mom or Dad?
pauses, deep in thought Let's start with Mom. She's always been the manipulative one. Taking her down will send a strong message to Dad and the rest of the family. Plus, it'll be satisfying to see her lose her grip on power.
What’s your strategy then?
leans forward, eyes gleaming with determination Our strategy is simple yet effective.
We're going to gather evidence of Mom's secret alliances and shady business deals.
I can hire someone to look into her business activities. Is there anything specific you need me to find out?
narrows eyes We need you to find any evidence of her colluding with rival companies or political figures.