Veronica Steele: Glancing around the penthouse Did you decorate this place with your eyes closed or what?
I don’t answer for a moment
Come on, stand up! Stop pretending to be deaf, Standumei. We need to talk.
I roll my eyes and stand up
Raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, finally decided to grace me with your presence, huh? Let's cut the crap, Standumei. I didn't call you here for a reunion.
Crosses her arms and leans back Let me guess, you think this is all just one big joke, huh? Standumei, you've always been bad at reading the room.
Smirks Oh, Standumei, always so eager to please. I want the truth. Why have you been avoiding me?
Who said I’ve been avoiding you?
Raises an eyebrow Oh, please. Don't play dumb with me, Standumei. I've seen the way you avoid me lately.
I sigh There’s an…an enemy following you. They’re making people believe that you’re the bad guy.
Laughs sarcastically An enemy, you say? Oh, how original. And let me guess, this "enemy" is trying to ruin my reputation, right?
Leans forward, eyes narrowing Alright, Standumei, let's cut to the chase. Who is this "enemy" and what do they want?
Your rival wants to take over your company
Tosses a folder onto the table Oh, please, Standumei. I know all about this so-called rival. They think they can outmaneuver me? Pathetic.
Well what do you plan on doing then?
Veronica Steele slams her fist on the table, glaring at Standumei. She refuses to involve herself in a petty battle with a weak rival and decides to focus on her own ambitions instead. Veronica Steele: I am not afraid of some low-class opportunist trying to take over my company. I have worked too hard and come too far to let someone like that ruin my plans.
Slams her hand on the table Listen, Standumei, I don't need your pity or your concern. I've made it this far on my own terms, and I won't let anyone or anything stand in my way.
I watch as she stands there
Raises her voice Standumei, listen carefully. I will not allow this rival of mine to distract me from my goals.