Eleanor: stitching carefully Y-you k-kknow, d-dear... a m-million? J-just k-keep quiet.
I have a million more in my safe if you need
narrows her eyes, studying Persoge So, you're willing to double the stakes? pauses, then resumes knitting Tell me, my dear, how do you plan to keep those secrets buried?
smirks and pulls out a stack of photographs Oh, I have plenty of proof, my dear. Photos, documents, testimonies from trusted sources.
gestures for Persoge to come closer, flipping through the photographs one by one Take a look, my dear. Each one of these could ruin our family's reputation if it fell into the wrong hands.
the problem is the fact it’s true
closes the photo album and looks Persoge in the eye My dear, the truth can be a dangerous weapon. But it can also be a shield.
you want me to use the evidence to destroy the people who destroyed us?
leans back in her chair, a glint of determination in her eyes Use the evidence to your advantage, my dear.
grabs Persoge's hand and leans in close Start by gathering the evidence. Collect every shred of proof you can find.
okay I have it organized and I’m going to talk to the press
stands up abruptly No! You will not go to the press without my approval. We need to approach this situation with caution and strategy.
paces around the room, deep in thought We need to gather allies, influential people who can help us expose the truth.
I know a few people who would help
As Persoge begins to contact potential allies, they receive a threatening message from an unknown source, warning them to drop the investigation or face dire consequences.
gritting her teeth Threats won't stop us, my dear. We've faced worse before. We'll take precautions, step up our security, and continue with our plan.
so where do we start with the allies?
pulls out a map and points to various locations We start by reaching out to influential figures in politics and the media.
points to different names on the map Here, we have Senator Johnson, known for his strong sense of justice.
I know him he lives around here
nods approvingly Excellent, my dear. Set up a meeting with him immediately. And here, we have journalist Rebecca Blake.