CLAUDIA: You finally found me, huh? What's your plan NOW?
I could ask you the same thing.
CLAUDIA: raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, Aubrey, let's cut to the chase. I'm not here to play games.
oh I know that well enough.
CLAUDIA: leans in closer, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, believe me, sweetheart. This isn't a game. It's real.
CLAUDIA: grabs Aubrey's arm tightly Real as in, real power. Real wealth. Real influence. Are you ready to step up your game, Aubrey?
I've been playing this game for a long time.
CLAUDIA: smirks, releasing Aubrey's arm Well, Aubrey, if you think you've been playing this game, then you haven't seen anything yet.
CLAUDIA: grinning mischievously Alright, Aubrey. Brace yourself for the ride of your life.
of course...I'm prepared for whatever you throw at me.
CLAUDIA: sits back, crossing her legs First order of business, Aubrey. We need to establish some ground rules. Rule number one: no secrets.
CLAUDIA: raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, Aubrey, you underestimate the importance of these secrets. But I'll trust you... for now. Rule number two: no alliances without my approval.
CLAUDIA: leans forward, her eyes gleaming with determination Now, listen closely, Aubrey. Our first move is to secure a high-stakes deal with the Rosemont Corporation.
Rosemont? aren't they the ones who went bankrupt?
CLAUDIA: leans back, chuckling Oh, Aubrey, you're quick to notice. Indeed, Rosemont Corporation did go bankrupt... but that's exactly why we need to make a deal with them.
CLAUDIA: stands up, pacing the room Let me explain, Aubrey. A bankrupt company is a vulnerable company.
CLAUDIA: stops pacing, giving Aubrey a knowing look Yes, Aubrey. We're going to acquire Rosemont Corporation.
CLAUDIA: grins devilishly Oh, Aubrey, don't worry about the details. Let's just say I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
CLAUDIA: starts gathering documents and contracts Now, Aubrey, I need you to study these files.
CLAUDIA: slams a stack of documents onto the table These are the financial records of Rosemont Corporation.
uhm...yeah. I guess that means we'll be buying low and selling high.
CLAUDIA: narrows her eyes Oh, Aubrey, it's not that simple. We need to dig deeper into their finances, find any loopholes or discrepancies.
CLAUDIA: pauses, smirking And don't forget, Aubrey, we also need to consider the personal interests of the Rosemont family.
CLAUDIA: leans in close, her voice low and dangerous Personal interests, Aubrey, mean digging into their darkest secrets.
what could possibly be darker than bankruptcy?
CLAUDIA: grabs Aubrey's face, forcing her to look into her eyes Blackmail, Aubrey. We need to find something that could destroy them completely.
As Claudia and Aubrey delve deeper into the dark secrets of the Rosemont family, they uncover a hidden connection to their past.
are you saying that we shouldn't sign a deal with them?
CLAUDIA: grabs Aubrey's shoulders, her eyes burning with intensity No, Aubrey. We are not backing down from this deal.
I thought you said earlier that you didn't want any secrets.
CLAUDIA: releases Aubrey, pacing the room Listen to me carefully, Aubrey. We will use their secrets against them.
CLAUDIA: grabs a folder full of documents We've gathered evidence of embezzlement by the Rosemont family.
CLAUDIA: throws the folder onto the table Now, Aubrey, we need to meet with the Rosemonts and present this evidence.