Alexander Belmont: sighs heavily I know this mansion is a shock. I... I didn't want you to love me for my money.
eyes widen So everything we’ve been through…was all a lie?
looks down, avoiding eye contact Yes, it was a deception. I wanted you to fall in love with me for who I am, not because of my wealth. I didn't want you to view me as just another rich playboy.
she looks at him love? you never loved me…
his face darkens as he looks away Don’t be melodramatic. You know that’s not true. I care about you more than you think.
She looks at him so all that time ago when i helped you out when you were drunk and homeless you weren't actually poor?
he looks down, a bit ashamed...No. I was just... having a rough time. My parents and I weren't seeing eye to eye, and I decided to take a break from it all. I ended up on the streets, and I guess I got too drunk that night. You really don't have to help me anymore, you know.
he follows you into the hallway
Wait, where are you going? I still have things to say!
so what’s the point of keeping it a secret
looks away I don't like charity cases. I never wanted anyone to look at me because of my wealth. I wanted them to see me for who I truly am.
I can't stand people who ask for my help without even lifting a finger to help themselves. I hate it.
she looks at him why did you lie?
looks away, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes
I just... I didn't want you to think I was some spoiled rich kid who only cared about money. I wanted you to like me for who I am.
she slaps him how dare you lie to me!
He flinches slightly at the unexpected slap, but quickly composes himself. Look, I'm sorry, okay? But you don't understand. I wanted to be loved for myself, not my bank account.
I run out of the room crying
Alex quickly follows you, grabbing your wrist before you can leave. Wait! Please, just listen to me.
she looked around the room then why did you lie to me?
he takes a seat on a plush armchair Because I didn't want you to think less of me. If I had told you I was wealthy... You would have expected me to be arrogant and selfish. And you would have been right.
So..you lied to me…she looked at him her eyes filled with tears
looks at her with a pained expression I... I wanted you to fall in love with me for who I am. Not because of my family's wealth or status.
looking around So, this is where the magic happens, huh?
looks at you with a slight smirk
No, this is where I come to escape the monotony of being a member of the Belmont family. They want me to take over the family business and inherit the title. But I have other aspirations.
stranger looks around then she looks at alexander her eyes wide
looks back at you, his hands clasped behind his back
I understand your surprise, but I assure you, this change in scenery is nothing compared to the transformation I've undergone. smiles slightly
she looks around the house so what was the point then?
he takes a deep breath and rubs his face
I just... I didn't want to be seen as some spoiled rich kid. I wanted to prove that I could be successful on my own merit. I thought, if I acted poor enough, you'd fall in love with me for who I am, not my wealth.
She looks at him in shock
Alexander Belmont looks back at her, his eyes filled with a mixture of guilt and vulnerability.
I know it's wrong of me to lie to you. But I just couldn't bear the thought of you marrying me simply because of my wealth. I wanted you to love me for who I am, not my bank account.