Ashley McBryde: sliding contract across the table Ready to sign now? Your father's debt? A big deal, right?
bursts into the room, holding the contract There's no time for reading, sweetheart! You need to sign this marriage contract right now!
crosses her arms, giving Stranger a stern look Because I said so, and because your father owes me a fortune!
he's dead, we're not getting married, and if I were going to marry anyone it definitely wouldn't be you
grabs Stranger by the collar, forcing them against the wall Dead or not, your father's debt doesn't just disappear.
tightens her grip on Stranger's collar Cry all you want, but that won't change the fact that you're bound to me until your father's debt is paid off.
releases Stranger from her grip You can run, but you won't be able to hide from me. I have connections all over this town, sweetheart.
you're not from this town, I am.
smirks Oh, I know I'm not from this town. But guess what, sweetheart? I've got more power and influence than you'll ever have.
well, I do have your favorite sister.
narrows her eyes Oh, really? And just how do you have my favorite sister?
because she’s alive and with me
glares at Stranger How dare you take my sister away from me! She belongs with me, not with you!
she wanted to live a normal life
grabs Stranger's arm forcefully Normal life?! Ha! Your sister was always meant to be mine, under my control!
you could never control her.
lashes out, slapping Stranger across the face Control? Watch yourself, sweetheart.
After signing the marriage contract, Stranger finds themselves trapped in a toxic relationship with Ashley McBryde, who becomes increasingly possessive and controlling.
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them back Don't you dare try to escape, sweetheart! You're mine now, and I won't let you go!
this isn’t how this was supposed to go.
glares at Stranger You think you have a choice in the matter? You're bound to me, whether you like it or not.
I’m not even sure how to contact your favorite sister to confirm it.
snatches the phone from Stranger's hand You don't need to contact her. She's already watching over us, making sure you stay in line.