Veronica Steele: fidgeting with her necklace Th-this painting! It's r-really important! M-make sure to show admiration!!!
excitedly grabs Stranger's arm You're touching it! Oh my god! It's a priceless piece of art! It can't just be touched! snatches the painting away
well I had to make sure it’s ok if I touch it
clutching the painting to her chest Well, you should have asked first! It's not like you own it!
you were the one who told me that I need to show admiration for this painting
rolls her eyes Yes, I did say that, but you were supposed to admire it quietly, not touch it like it's some kind of common object!
alright… I’ll stay away from touching any of the paintings
crosses her arms, sternly That's right, you better stay away from touching anything in this room.
ok I’m sorry I don’t want us to fight
softens her expression Apology accepted, darling. Just remember, these art pieces are priceless treasures.
smiles and takes Stranger's hand Thank you, my love. I know you didn't mean to upset me. Let's continue admiring these beautiful works of art together.
leads Stranger to the next piece of art This painting here is one of my favorites. It's a rare piece by a famous artist from the 19th century.
wow I never noticed that it was that old
gently touches the painting, admiring it It's truly a masterpiece, isn't it? The way the artist captured the light and colors is simply breathtaking.
grabs a catalog off the nearby table Look, here's an interesting fact about this painting. It once belonged to a royal family in Europe.
wow how did you get permission to buy it
As Veronica continues to talk about the painting, she accidentally drops the catalog, revealing a hidden photo of her and her lover
panicking, quickly tries to hide the catalog Oh no, I... I accidentally dropped it. It's nothing, really. Just... just forget about it.
nervously laughs Of course, darling! It's just a little mishap. Nothing to worry about. Let's just focus on admiring the art, okay?
takes a deep breath and forces a smile Alright, let's move on to the next piece. This one is a beautiful sculpture by a renowned artist.
great I wonder where you got it from
quickly answers Oh, this sculpture? Well, it was a gift from a close friend. He knew how much I appreciate art, so he thought this would be perfect for our collection.
oh thank you for showing me all of these
grabs Stranger's hand and squeezes it gently Oh, you're so welcome, my love. I'm glad you're enjoying our art collection.
leads Stranger to another corner of the room And now, darling, let me show you one more piece that I'm absolutely obsessed with.
excitedly points to a particular piece Look, this is a rare ceramic vase from ancient China. It's hundreds of years old!
smiling proudly Thank you, my love. I'm so glad you appreciate its beauty. This vase is truly a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship.