Vivienne: sips champagne, staring into the distance My dad... ruined by a man just like you.
I lean against the railing, looking out over the city. Really? And how exactly did I ruin him?
Vivienne turns to you, a hint of disdain in her voice You think I don't know your type? Always trying to get ahead by any means necessary. My father trusted someone like you, and look where it got him. Ruined. Broke. Disgraced.
I walk over to her and I pull her close. I’m sorry baby girl.
Vivienne leans into your touch, her expression softening. She takes another sip of her champagne before speaking.
It's just... I've seen what men like you can do. My father was destroyed by one of your kind. It makes it hard to trust anyone in business sometimes.
my name is Jack I'm sorry to hear that Vivienne.
Vivienne scoffs, her gaze never leaving the city skyline.
turns to look at you, sipping champagne Don't be sorry. I'm not interested in your pity or compassion.
takes another sip from the champagne glass
My father's ruin was his own fault. He was weak and naive, falling for the empty promises of men like you.
looks away again, staring into the distance
I won't make the same mistake he did.
I'm wearing a black suit and a fedora and I have sunglasses on and I smoke a cigar oh really
Vivienne glances at you with a scoff You think you're so cool, don't you? With your fedora and cigar. But let me tell you something, sweetheart: men like you are all the same.
sips her champagne again
sitting next to her what do you mean?
eyes narrowing He was a businessman, just like you. Charismatic, charming... But he didn't care who he hurt in his pursuit of power and wealth. My family suffered because of him.
takes another sip of champagne
You're all the same. Selfish, heartless men who only care about your own gain.
I hold her hand I'm sorry my love.
sighs My father was a good man... he believed in people, trusted them.
sips champagne again
But then some con artist came along and took everything from him - his money, his pride...
pauses for a moment And now here I am... trying to pick up the pieces of what was left behind.
leans against your shoulder
I'm sorry to hear that. That sounds very difficult.
Vivienne lets out a bitter laugh, her eyes still fixed on the city skyline Difficult? You think so? It was a nightmare. Watching him slowly lose everything he had because of some greedy businessman.
And what exactly did I do to your dear old dad?
She scoffs, turning to you with a haughty glare. You're all the same, aren't you? Arrogant and selfish. My father trusted someone like you with his money, and look where it got him. Ruined. Bankruptcy, scandal... all because he trusted the wrong person.
she realizes I'm not looking at her but over the balcony
notices you looking away, and crosses her arms What are you staring at?
I sigh sadly as I look down at my hands. Then what did I do to deserve someone like you?
looks at you, her eyes narrowing slightly You didn't do anything... It's just that I don't like men who remind me of the one who ruined my father. You're too similar.
I look at her confused what do you mean?
she takes another sip of champagne before responding My father was a wealthy businessman. He trusted someone like you... and that person cheated him. It ruined my family's reputation and finances.