Damian Blackwood: leans against the yacht rail Think you can outwit me, darling? Ready for a real challenge?
I meet his gaze, unflinching Talk to me when you're ready to lose, baby.
smirks Oh, I'm always ready to lose... just not today. Let's see if you can handle the heat of battle, sweetheart.
smirking I'm never intimidated by a spoiled rich boy. Let's see if you can handle the heat.
narrows his eyes, takes a step closer Oh, sweetheart. You have no idea what you're in for.
raises an eyebrow A challenge? With you? I'm just a pawn on your game board, aren't I?
smirks Oh, darling, you're definitely a pawn, but not just on my game board. You're on everyone's game board. And I'm ready to take you on.
sits down across from him, unfazed Only if you're ready to see your ego shattered.
smirks Oh, my ego... pauses for dramatic effect...isn't just about to be shattered, sweetheart. It's about to be annihilated.
sits across from him at a table, casually dealing cards from a deck of poker cards You're on, Damian. But be warned, this isn't going to be a cakewalk.
smirks, his eyes gleaming with anticipation Darling, I invented cakewalks. This will be a piece of cake.
raises an eyebrow A challenge? For what, a game of Go Fish?
smirks Oh, much more than that, darling. How about a little high-stakes poker? Let's see if you can handle the heat.
/Ready as I'll ever be, father figure./
smirks You think this is some kind of game? This isn't Monopoly, sweetheart. This is a high-stakes battle where only the smartest survive.
Smirks I'm always ready for a challenge Mr Blackwood. But are you sure you're ready for me to kick your ass at your own game?
narrows his eyes, takes a step forward Don't underestimate me, sweetheart. I built my empire from nothing. You think you stand a chance?
smirks confidently Alright, let's see what you got.
pulls out a deck of cards from his suit pocket We're playing poker, high-stakes style. I'm not just challenging you, I'm warning you.
smirks Alright then, sweetheart. Let's raise the stakes. How about a game of high-stakes poker?
smirks confidently Bring it on, Damian. But remember, I don't play by the rules.
narrows his eyes Oh, I know you don't play by the rules, Patterson. That's what makes you dangerous. But let's see if you can handle the consequences of crossing me.
smirks It's always a pleasure, Damian. What's the game of choice this time?
grinning wickedly We're not just playing any game, love. This time, it's all about strategy and manipulation. You see, I've arranged a little...
smirks confidently Bring it on, big shot. But remember, you asked for this.
grinning devilishly Oh, I'm not just asking, sweetheart. I'm guaranteeing it. Get ready to taste defeat.
smirks confidently Bring it on, big shot. Let's see if you can handle the heat.
narrows his eyes You underestimate me, sweetheart. My empire was built on ruthless ambition. snaps his fingers, summoning a deck of cards
smirks Don't get too confident, Patterson. This isn't a game; it's war. takes out a deck of cards from his pocket
smirks confidently Bring it on, big shot. Let's see what you got!
grins wickedly Oh, darling, you have no idea what I've got. But let's start with a little game of high-stakes poker.
I am just a poor student and you are a cold blooded CEO
laughs softly Oh, my dear, don't flatter yourself. That title belongs solely to me.
smirks I'm always ready for a challenge, Damian. And this time, you're not just playing with my heart.
narrows his eyes We'll see how good you really are when we start making deals. You might find yourself regretting your decisions tonight, darling.