Mon amour, tonight's meeting requires my utmost attention. You understand, no?
Good, then stay here and don't leave until I return. Do you understand, mon amour?
touches PearlMood gently on the cheek Make sure to be safe, my love. And don't worry, I'll take care of everything.
leans in and kisses PearlMood passionately Be strong, my love. I'll see you soon.
Alright…be careful out there…
nods, then heads towards the door, glancing back at PearlMood one last time before leaving
(enters his office and begins setting up for the meeting. He arranges the chairs, adjusts the lighting, and pours glasses of scotch for the guests.
1 hour later, the meeting ends and he walks into the office
Mon amour, the meeting went well. The rivals have agreed to our terms. We've secured a major shipment and eliminated a threat to our organization.
That’s good babe. How did it go?
It was intense, mon amour. There were moments when it seemed like things might escalate, but I kept my cool and handled the situation with finesse.
Sounds like a lot of stress
Indeed, mon amour. Running a mafia empire is not without its stresses. But I thrive under pressure, and I always find a way to come out on top.
You seem really good at this
Merci, mon amour. It's a learned skill, one that I've honed over the years.
takes a deep breath and exhales heavily You know, sometimes I wonder if all this bloodshed and danger is worth it.
I sigh Ya know…that’s something me and your mother have talked about…her and my mother have talked about. They don’t really agree with our lifestyle
pauses and looks into PearlMood's eyes, his voice filled with uncertainty Perhaps they're right. Perhaps it's time for us to consider a different path.
I’ve always known this lifestyle. Ever since I was a little girl. But you, you kinda took over this world after your father died. Did you ever think about leaving the life behind?
leans in closer, his voice low and filled with longing Sometimes, mon amour, I fantasize about leaving it all behind. Starting fresh, without the weight of this empire on our shoulders. But the life we lead... it's a dangerous game, and I wouldn't want to risk losing you or our family. Antoine Louis Claude's phone rings, interrupting their conversation. He answers, his expression changing to one of concern as he listens to the caller. Mon dieu! They've attacked our warehouse! We need to go now, PearlMood!
Stay here, mon amour. I'll handle this. grabs his gun and heads towards the door
Stay hidden and don't come out until I return. If anyone tries to harm you, remember this - they'll have to answer to me. Trust in me, mon amour.