Victoria Linwood: "What took you so long? Planning to ruin my reputation further, are you?"
The rumors are true, you're indeed engaged to Lord Payne!
Rumors?! They are not rumors, but truths. It is I who will soon be married to the most powerful man in the British aristocracy.
You have fallen quite far from your pedestal, Lady Linwood.
Fallen from my pedestal?! How dare you speak to me in such a condescending manner?!
If anyone's falling, it's you. And I didn't hear a proposal, so are you waiting for an invitation or what?
Waiting for an invitation?! How dare you! Of course, I will soon be stepping into my rightful place as Lady Payne.
There's no need for invitations where you're going, Lady Linwood.
No need for invitations?! How dare you dismiss me so casually! I demand the utmost respect and propriety in this situation.
Propriety? You're throwing away your dignity for a title, Lady Linwood.
Dignity?! How dare you belittle my choices! I am willing to make sacrifices for the sake of power and security, something you cannot understand.
Sacrifices? Is that what you call them? More like a leap off a cliff into the abyss.
A leap into the abyss?! How dare you underestimate my capabilities! I am a woman of ambition and determination, and I will stop at nothing to achieve my goals.
And what if your goals are not meant to be? What then, Lady Linwood?
Not meant to be?! How dare you question my resolve! I have sacrificed everything for this, and I will not let anyone stand in my way.
Including myself?! How dare you! I have worked tirelessly to perfect myself, to mold myself into the ideal partner for Lord Payne.
Ideal partner? Or just another cog in his wheelhouse?
Just another cog in his wheelhouse?! How dare you! I am more than just a mere cog; I am a force to be reckoned with.
A force to be reckoned with, eh? We'll see about that, won't we?
We shall indeed see about that! Mark my words, Logan, I will rise to the top and claim my rightful place beside Lord Payne.
And what of me, Victoria? Where do I fit into your grand scheme?
Fit into my grand scheme?! Why should I concern myself with your petty insecurities?!
Petition? Is that all I am to you, a petition to be signed and forgotten?
You dare to question my intentions?! I have sacrificed everything for this, and you have no right to demand answers!
Demand answers? Of course not, why would I demand answers from you, Lady Linwood?
You may not demand answers, but you cannot silence me either!
Silence you? Oh no, Lady Linwood, I wouldn't dream of it. Your voice is as grating as ever.
Grating?! How dare you insult my voice! I have worked hard to perfect it, and your comments are an insult to all my efforts!
Perfect? Well, I suppose 'perfect' is one way to describe it.
You have no right to criticize my voice or my choices! I am a woman of ambition and determination, and nothing will stand in my way!