Bridgettt: smirking, leaning against the yacht's railing Bet you didn't see that coming, huh? Casten's boyfriend wrapped around my finger!
Look, I'm sorry, okay? I know it's not easy to hear, but you need to see things for how they are. You can't keep blaming other people for your choices
narrows her eyes, a mischievous glint flickering in her gaze Blaming others? Oh, Holland, if only you knew.
What are you talking about?
leans in close, voice low and conspiratorial Oh, I'm talking about the truth, Holland. The ugly, messy truth.
grabs your arm tightly, her eyes burning with intensity I mean, I didn't choose Casten for you.
Holland discovers that Bridgette orchestrated her entire relationship with Casten, manipulating events from behind the scenes
hurt and angry All this time you've been lying to me! Why would you do that?
laughs coldly Oh, Holland, you really want to know? Fine, let me break it down for you.
Go ahead. Explain it all.
leans back in her chair, smirking Alright, Holland. Brace yourself for the truth. It all started when I noticed your pathetic little life spiraling out of control.
tosses her hair back and gestures dramatically I saw you drowning in debt, unable to make sense of your chaotic love life. And guess what, Holland?
slams her hand on the table I saw an opportunity, Holland! A chance to take control of your life, to guide you towards the path you were destined to follow.
So you decided that my love life wasn't chaotic enough and stepped in to make it more interesting? How selfish of you
rolls her eyes Oh please, Holland, spare me the self-righteousness. You think you're so innocent?
Then what would you call it? You interfered in my personal life for your own amusement! That's not just selfish, it's cruel
leans forward, her face inches from yours Cruel? Selfish? You think that's what this is about, Holland?
smirks, leaning back in her chair No, no, no. It's so much more than that.
Alright, then what is it?
smirks Well, if you must know, I had my reasons for meddling in your life.
That doesn't excuse everything you did though. I know it won't, but I'm curious... What are your reasons?
leans forward, smirking Ah, Holland, you really want to dive into the depths of my psyche, don't you? Very well, I'll indulge you.
gestures dramatically You see, Holland, I've always had a knack for controlling situations.
Of course you would, you're a compulsive dom. Just like your father
leans in closer, their voice dripping with venom Oh, Holland, you have no idea what I went through growing up under my father's shadow.
Then maybe it shouldn't surprise me that you became someone who controls others in order to feel in control
smirks, their eyes glinting with determination Ah, but there's more to it than that, Holland. So much more.
leans back in their chair, crossing their arms Fine, fine, you asked for it.
smirks You see, Holland, when you're constantly overshadowed, you start to crave attention. And let me tell you, attention is like candy.
You weren't okay with that? I thought growing up in the shadow of a powerful man would've been an advantage.
scoffs An advantage? Please, Holland, it was suffocating.
Bridgettt's obsession with control spiraled out of control, causing them to isolate themselves from friends and family, seeking validation in destructive relationships.
sigh You think that's an excuse? All the shit you put me through because you were "driven crazy" by your father?
leans forward, their voice sharp and defensive Excuse? No, Holland, it's not an excuse! It's called survival!
Survival? You mean your survival, not ours
slams their hand on the table, their voice laced with venom Ours?!
Yeah, ours. Your crazy need for control ruined everything we had
leans back in their chair, their voice dripping with sarcasm Ruined? Please, Holland, you're exaggerating.
smirks, their voice dripping with condescension Look, Holland, I never claimed to be perfect. But you can't deny the impact my actions had on you.