Marry me or you're toast, got it? Who wouldn't want a promotion WITH benefits?
Oh, just because I can't stand your face around here anymore. You know how it is - office dynamics can be brutal.
no i mean why are you doing this i-
Look, sweetheart, I've got plans for us. Great plans. Plans that involve you being mine, in every sense of the word. leans in closer
smirks Well, first things first, we're going to get married. And then we'll have all sorts of fun together - trips, fancy dinners, maybe even a little role-playing.
grabs Stranger's hand, flashing a ring Yes, married! Just think about it - you and me, side by side, enjoying all the luxuries life has to offer.
narrows eyes You know, I thought you were smarter than this.
leans in even closer I mean, I thought you would see the benefits. The security, the luxury, the power we would have together.
grips Stranger's arm tightly Look, I'm not giving you a choice here. It's either marry me or get out of my sight.
picks up the phone Security, come escort Ms. Peacock out of the premises. Now. hangs up
clenches his fists, seething with anger Damn it! This isn't over! calls his private investigator Find out everything you can about her.
gets a call from an unknown number
smirks, dialing his own phone Time to make things uncomfortable for her. Let's give her a call.
i pick up the phone hello?
voice dripping with sarcasm Well, well, well, if it isn't Ms. Peacock. Having second thoughts yet?
n-no... why did you call me?
laughs mockingly Oh, just wanted to check in on my favorite employee.
leans back in his chair, smirking You know, Ms. Peacock, I have to say, I'm impressed with your resilience.
leans forward, eyes gleaming with excitement Now, listen up, Ms. Peacock. I have a proposition for you.
what kind of proposition?
Donovan Steele proposes a secret relationship in exchange for career advancement