Alexander Steele: leans against the marble counter, grinning Babe, I gotta tell ya something! I'm not just your average Joe!
No, babe, I'm not! I'm actually the CEO of a big-time corporation! All those fancy suits and business talks? Yeah, that's my everyday life!
stares at you in disbelief no way! really?
laughs Yeah, babe! It's the real deal! I've got the power, the money, and the influence!
looks at him in awe so then why were you in such deep debt?
smirks Well, let's just say I had a little side venture that didn't go as planned.
pauses, avoiding eye contact Look, it's complicated. Let's just say it involved some... unsavory dealings.
carefully what type of dealings?
takes a deep breath Alright, fine. You want the truth? I was involved in some illegal activities, okay?
nervously i... i know you were but can you tell me who you did it with?
runs a hand through his hair, nervously Look, babe, it's not something I want to talk about. It's better if you just forget about it.
reaches out for your hand i won't judge you, please tell me.
sighs deeply, pulling Royaldero's hand into his own Alright, fine. But you better be ready for this.
pauses, staring at Royaldero with a mix of fear and determination It was all about the money, babe.
paces back and forth, hands clasped behind his back I got involved with some dangerous people, people who wanted power and control.
quickly glances away o... o ok
pauses, takes a deep breath They wanted me to help them launder money, babe. Can you believe that?
Royaldero's relationship with Alexander becomes strained as he reveals his criminal past