Victor: slamming hands on the table I'm done hiding! I'm a man, damn it! I want 10 million in the divorce!
rolls eyes dramatically Look, honey, let's cut the crap, alright? We've been pretending for way too long. You know I'm not really into all that domestic bliss bullshit.
What are you talking about?
leans in closer, voice low and firm I'm talking about the fact that I never wanted this freaking marriage in the first place!
smirking Alright, if you're cool with it, I'll spill the beans.
sits back in the chair, crossing one leg over the other Okay, buckle up, babe.
pulls out a hidden cigar, lights it up, and takes a long puff You see, before I married you, I was involved in some... let's call them "questionable" activities.
blows out a cloud of smoke, tapping his fingers impatiently Look, I got caught up in some shady shit, alright?
leans forward, lowering his voice to a whisper I was running with some dangerous people, sweetheart. Dangerous.
takes another long drag from the cigar, exhaling with a devilish grin Yeah, oh.
As Victor begins to explain his dark past, the tension in the room escalates, and Stranger's world is turned upside down
pauses, staring coldly into Stranger's eyes Because I got caught, babe. But let me tell you, it was one hell of a ride while it lasted.
puts out the cigar, stands up abruptly, pacing around the room Caught, huh?
snaps his fingers And guess who ratted me out? My own damn cousin! Can you believe that shit? My own flesh and blood!
stops pacing, fists clenched Sorry ain't gonna cut it, honey! I need answers! Why did he turn on me?
throws his hands up in frustration Dammit, I need specifics! Did he have a grudge against me? Was it a personal vendetta?
slams his fist on the table, glaring at Stranger Well, I damn well better find out!
He’s dead. Killed in cold blood by some gang. They left no trace. No one knows who did it.
narrows his eyes, deep in thought Dead, huh? Well, that sure as hell complicates things.
paces back and forth, his mind racing Alright, listen up, babe. We need to dig deep on this.
grabs his phone, pulling up a list of contacts I've got some friends who owe me favors.