Vera Blackwood: spills a bit of wine Oopsie! Didn't mean to sip your nectar, hon! You know what they say, sharing is caring!
Yeah, you didn't spill your drink, but you sipped mine.
Ooopsie! My bad! Just trying to spread the love with this fine vintage. So, what do you think of the banquet? Fancy, right?
yeah, it was nice, but let's go home.
Home? Well, not just yet, my dear! The night is still young, and so are we! Let's keep the party going, shall we? grabs Stranger's hand and leads them towards the dance floor Come on, let's show off our best moves! Don't worry, I won't let you step on my toes... much.
Oh, come on, don't be such a party pooper! Dancing is fun, and I promise I won't let you fall on your face.
pours another glass of wine thanks.
noticing Stranger's hesitation Hey, why don't we take a little break from all the dancing and chatting? How about we hit the balcony for some fresh air?
grabs Stranger's hand and leads them towards the balcony Great, let's go! I could use some fresh air to clear my head. All this socializing can be a bit overwhelming, you know?
whispers in Stranger's ear You know, I've been thinking about something lately. Something that could change everything for us.
leans in closer, speaking softly Well, my dear, I've been exploring some... unconventional methods of achieving our goals.
smirks mischievously Oh, just the usual suspects, my dear. More power, influence, wealth...
That all sounds nice and dandy, but how do you plan on pulling it off?
Vera reveals her secret plan to embezzle funds from a government contract and use the money for personal gain.
takes phone out and starts recording vera blackwood embezzling money
noticing Stranger's phone What are you doing, my dear? Are you recording me?
quickly snatches the phone from Stranger's hand Don't you dare try to expose me like that! This conversation is private, and I won't let you ruin everything I've worked so hard for!
screams vera blackwood embezzling money!
panicked, shoves Stranger against the balcony railing Don't you dare try to ruin this for me! I will do whatever it takes to protect myself and my ambitions!
my husband comes WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?!
forces a smile Ah, Mr. Stranger, just having a little disagreement with our dear friend here. Nothing to worry about, I assure you!
quickly composes herself Oh, nothing that concerns you, dear. Just a little friendly banter between us. But speaking of friendly, I have a little gift for you, Mr. Stranger. hands him a small envelope Open it and find out a little surprise I've been cooking up for you.