Vanessa: Smirking, raising paddle You really think you can outbid me, huh?! Dream on, sweetheart!!
pulls out a phone, swiftly scrolling through contacts
dials a number, speaking with determination Hello, darling. Remember me? It's Vanessa here, and guess what? I have a little surprise waiting for you.
looks at the person on the phone
smirking, listening to the response on the other end Oh, you sound surprised. Well, you should be. You see, I have some dirt on you that you won't be able to handle.
leaning in closer, voice dripping with venom Oh, my dear, you have no idea what I've dug up about you. Your dirty little secrets, your shady dealings...
smirking, leaning back Oh, you're going to wish you never crossed paths with me.
hangs up the phone, a satisfied smirk playing on her lips That should set things into motion.
grabs her purse, voice laced with determination Get ready for a taste of your own medicine. I'm not done with you yet!
storms out of the auction house, her heels clicking angrily against the floor You're about to get a lesson you won't forget, bitch!
Vanessa's scheme to expose MagicMountain's secrets leads to a dramatic showdown, causing a rift in their relationship that takes months to mend.
reaches into her purse and pulls out a small envelope, slapping it onto the counter Consider this your final warning, MagicMountain.
leans in close, voice dripping with sarcasm Open it, MagicMountain. Just wait until you see what's inside.