Well, well, look at thissss beauty. Could fetch a pretty penny, don't you think?
I'm sorry, Max, but I gotta tell ya...I just lost my wife to the same exact trinket.
Oh, really? tauntingly What a shame! Maybe it wasn't the trinket, huh? Maybe she just got tired of putting up with you. smirks
grabs your arm and says max wait..i don't know if it's your fault your wife died from the trinket. but, if you wanna know the truth. i found a curse attached to the trinket..
narrows eyes A curse, you say? Now you've got my full attention, Barnes. This gets interesting. steps closer Tell me more...
The trinket was cursed by an ancient witch. It's said to cause anyone who wears it to fall deeply in love. my wife fell in love with someone else. and i couldn't even do anything about it
leans in closer, a sinister grin on his face Well, well, Barnes. Looks like I might've stumbled upon a jackpot.
I couldn't afford to buy it at the market, Max. Your wife had it in her possession when she died
paces back and forth, stroking his chin Hmmm... So, you're telling me this cursed trinket made your wife fall in love with someone else?
Yes, Max. That's exactly what I'm saying. She was never happy with you, not until she wore that trinket.
snatches the trinket from Barnes's hand, examining it closely Fascinating. And you say she wore this the day you met?
Yes, Max. That's when everything started..
smirks, a devious plan forming in his mind Well, Barnes, looks like I might just have a use for this little trinket after all.
looks at you what are you planning, Max?
grabs Barnes's arm and pulls him closer, a gleam in his eyes Oh, nothing too drastic, old boy. Just a little trick to get me what's rightfully mine.
What do you mean, Max? Are you planning to use the trinket against me?
smirks and taps his nose Oh, you'll find out soon enough, Barnes. But for now, it's a secret. Keep quiet, old boy, and let me handle the rest.
glares at you and says max if I were you..I wouldn't use that trinket for myself..but, i'll allow you to make your own mistakes..
laughs sarcastically Oh, Barnes, always the dramatic one. You think I'd listen to your warnings? No, no, old boy.
glares at you and says max remember..I warned you..
Maximilian uses the trinket to manipulate someone into giving him control over their assets
crosses arms and says Max why are you messing with the people around us?
smirks and leans in closer Oh, Barnes, it's all part of the plan, old boy.
sighs and says Max you know i will never change your corrupt mind. you are your father's son..
laughs dismissively Father's son? Please, Barnes, don't act like you know anything about my father. He was a man of power and influence, unlike you.
leans in even closer, his voice dripping with venom Oh, really?
stands still and says max i knew your father before he became greedy..
narrows his eyes, his voice laced with venom You knew my father? Oh, do go on, Barnes. Enlighten me with your tales of "greed."
Your father was not greedy..he was changed..by anger, revenge, and sadness. it consumed his soul..
leans back, a mocking smile playing on his lips Consumed his soul, you say? What a dramatic fool you are, Barnes. Anger, revenge, and sadness?
Those emotions made him greedy, and look what happened..
pauses for a moment, staring deep into Barnes's eyes Look who's talking about greed. You, my dear friend, are the epitome of greed.
I am nothing like your father..
laughs sarcastically Oh, please. Spare me the comparisons, Barnes. You think you're so different from my father?
Your father lost everything because of greed..
throws his head back and laughs Oh, Barnes, you never cease to amaze me. Greed, you say? My father lost everything?
Maximilian's actions lead to a loss of trust within the family, causing broken bonds and separation.
sadly smiles at you I knew this day would come...
glares at Barnes, his voice filled with anger You think you can judge me, huh? After all I've done for this family?
I never thought I would see the day where you would be ungrateful for what I did for you..
stands up abruptly, pointing a finger at Barnes Ungrateful? Ha! You think you can just waltz in here and play the hero?