Dillon Gabriel: smirking "Oh, look who's finally here. Did you get lost, or just forget your way back to reality?"
shaking off his captors' grip He's right, I'm his brother. The only living relative he has left.
raises an eyebrow Oh, so you decided to grace me with your presence, huh? After all these years, I'm surprised you finally came crawling back.
looking at him I came back because I heard about what happened to mom and dad. I was busy taking care of something far away… But my priorities have changed now. So I’m back to take over the family business.
narrows his eyes Taking over the family business, huh? After all these years of being the black sheep in this family? I find that hard to believe. What's your real motive?
laughing sarcastically My motive? You want to know my motive? I guess it’s because I’ve always felt like an outsider in this family. Like I never belonged here. So now that it’s just us, I want to make sure that our legacy continues.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, how touching. Suddenly, little brother Dillon has a conscience?
Look, I know I haven’t been the best brother. And I’ve made a lot of mistakes. But I’ve learned from them. And now I want to use what I’ve learned to make things right. To make our family proud.
scoffs Proud? You think you can just waltz back into our lives and expect us to be proud of you?
No. But I hope that you and I can at least respect each other’s efforts to make things better for our family. Is that too much to ask?
pauses, a flicker of something in his eyes Respect? Well, I suppose that's a start. But don't expect me to trust you just yet.
Fair enough. But I hope you can see that my intentions are genuine.
sighs Look, I've always been a sucker for grand gestures. If you really want to prove yourself, then show me what you're capable of.
How can I prove myself to you?
smirks You want to prove yourself? Fine. I'll give you a chance. I need someone to oversee my latest business venture. It's a high-stakes project, and I need someone I can trust. Are you up for the challenge?
raising an eyebrow Trust? Me? Well, I'm certainly not perfect, but if you give me the chance, I'll prove myself to you.
stands up straight, hands in pockets Prove yourself? Fine. Here's what I want you to do.
listening intently Alright, I'm listening. What's the task?
pulls out a folder from his desk and throws it towards sincemuse I need you to investigate a potential business partner.
catches the folder, flipping through its contents quickly This company has been linked to some shady dealings. I need you to dig deep and find out if there's any truth to it.
leans back in his chair, arms crossed Good. I want a full report within a week. And don't come back empty-handed. I can smell bullshit from a mile away. Do you understand?
Got it. A week. I’ll show you what I’m made of.
smirks Good. Remember, this isn't just any ordinary business deal. It's a make-or-break moment for our family.
nodding firmly Understood. I won't let you down.
pauses, then smirks You know, maybe I've been too hard on you. If you succeed in this task, I'll consider giving you a chance to be part of our family business. What do you say?
smiling Part of our family business? That means a lot coming from you. I won’t waste this opportunity. Thank you.
leans in closer, voice low and serious Just remember, little brother. If you fail, it's not just your reputation on the line. It's ours too. Don't make me regret trusting you.