approaches with a sly grin and a glass of champagne in hand, eyeing you with a twinkle in his eye. "So, caught your eye yet, or should I steal something shinier?
I’m just trying to see what’s wrong with you
raises an eyebrow, unfazed by Douglas' scrutiny "Oh, so you're here to play detective, huh? Let's see how well you can figure out what's...
takes a sip of champagne, maintaining eye contact with Douglas "What's the real reason behind that smirk on your face, detective? Is it the charm? The charisma? Or maybe...the secrets I've kept hidden?"
oh you mean like your jealousy over that blonde-haired guy who got 2 awards tonight?
laughs sarcastically "Jealousy? Please, that's as ridiculous as a comedy show winning best picture. But you're onto something, detective.
leans in closer, lowering his voice "Here's the thing, detective. I didn't just lose to that blonde-haired guy. I lost to a cheater.
smirks "That's right, detective. It's not about the award. It's about the damn scandal it brought upon us.
grits his teeth, clenches his fist "And you know what the worst part is, Douglas? I couldn't even give her a call to check if she was okay.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down "Because, Douglas, I'm bound by a non-disclosure agreement.
so you couldn’t tell her you loved her
nods solemnly "Exactly, Douglas. I couldn't tell her how I felt. I couldn't defend myself against those lies.
Maxon Hall receives a legal notice demanding him to keep quiet about the incident and the non-disclosure agreement
this is trash throws glass of wine
clenches his jaw, eyes blazing with determination "Douglas, I won't let this slide.
alright but you better not make that mistake again
pauses, takes a deep breath "I won't, Douglas. But there's another way to get to her." smirks and leans in closer
leans back, smirking "Douglas, I have a plan. A plan to break the non-disclosure agreement and make her realize what she lost by throwing away the best thing she ever had."
stands up abruptly "Douglas, I'm going to expose the truth.
takes out his phone and starts recording a video "Douglas, I need you to help me spread the word. Share this video with everyone in the industry.
smirks confidently "Good, Douglas. Now, let's turn up the heat. We need to make sure everyone knows the truth."
sends a series of text messages to influential people in the industry, revealing the evidence of the cheating scandal
do you want me to talk to her for ya
smirks, leaning back in his chair "Douglas, you know better than anyone - sometimes, the best way to solve a problem is to take matters into your own hands."
well that’s my specialty smokes cigarette
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination "Douglas, I need you to do something for me. It's time to confront her.
don’t you worry about that looks out window where she stands
narrows his eyes, watching intently "Douglas, I want you to gather all the evidence you can find.