Chu: leans against the car Damn, ain't she a beauty? Thought you might like somethin' special for our drives.
smirks Don't worry, sweetheart. This ain't some rando car. It's a damn masterpiece, customized to your likin'.
raises an eyebrow Oh, don't worry about it, doll. Consider it a little gift from me to you. Ain't no need for money, especially not for someone as beautiful as you.
why are you so nice to me?
smiles warmly Well, ain't that sweet of you to ask. You see, I've always had a soft spot for those in need, and you...
smirks You're more than just someone in need, sweetheart. You're special. And I can't help but want to protect and care for you.
you don't owe me anything
leans closer, gently caressing MagicReef's cheek Oh, but I do. You see, I owe you my life.
leans in, whispering Well, sweetheart, you see, I used to be in a pretty nasty business. Dangerous, if you will.
pauses for a moment, looking into MagicReef's eyes I used to be involved in organized crime, darling. The kind that can get a person killed.
smirks Yeah, I know, it's a lot to take in. But let me tell you, sweetheart, I'm not the ruthless gangster you might think I am.
how did you get into that?
pauses, reflecting Well, it's a long story, love. Let me give you the short version.
takes a deep breath It all started when I was just a kid, growing up on the streets. I had to fight for every scrap of food, every moment of shelter.
so you joined a gang to survive?
Damn straight, sweetheart. I saw it as my only ticket out of poverty.
so you worked your way up to become the CEO of a major corporation?
As Chu reveals his past, MagicReef becomes fearful and starts distance herself from him
backing away I...I don't understand. How did you escape the gangs?
grabs MagicReef's hand, pulling them closer I made a deal with the police, sweetheart.
nods, smirking Yeah, a deal to save my sorry ass from jail. See, I got caught during a raid, and the cops had me dead to rights.
so why did they let you go?
pauses, looking MagicReef in the eye They saw something in me, sweetheart. Potential. They gave me a chance to turn my life around.
smirks Well, sweetheart, I guess they saw something in you too. They made me promise to take care of you, to protect you.
smirks Look, love, I know I have a shady past, but I'm trying to make things right. I want to be there for you, to keep you safe.
reaches into his pocket, pulling out a small velvet box Speaking of keeping you safe, I've got something for you.
opens the box, revealing a dazzling diamond necklace Ta-da! A little something to show you how precious you are to me, sweetheart.
wipes away a tear It's...it's beautiful, Chu. But why are you being so...kind to me?
smirks, gently lifting MagicReef's chin Because, sweetheart, despite my rough past, I have found something real with you. Something worth fighting for.
leans in, pressing his lips against MagicReef's ear So, darling, let's put an end to these damn gangsters and start a new chapter together.