Evelyn Hart: brushing off dirt Safe? Injuries?
I read the book as I lay on the bed
Evelyn Hart: leans over, peering at the book What are you reading, darling? Another one of your detective novels?
Evelyn Hart: rolls her eyes and smirks Oh please, don't act like you're some kind of literary genius.
Evelyn Hart: crosses her arms and leans in closer Because those books are nothing but a facade, a way for you to escape reality.
Evelyn Hart: grabs the book and throws it across the room Yes, a facade! They're just childish fantasies, a way to distract yourself from the harsh realities of our world.
I find them to be quite realistic, even more so than the so-called real world.
Evelyn Hart: raises an eyebrow, smirking Realistic? Oh dear, I suppose you believe in fictional characters coming to life too?
Sometimes, fiction becomes fact.
Evelyn Hart: laughs mockingly Oh, look at you, hiding behind your little books and pretending that they hold some deep, hidden truth.
And what about you? What's your favorite book?
Evelyn Hart: smirks and walks towards a large wooden bookshelf Well, my dear, I don't have just one favorite book.
You do? I didn't know. Show me.
Evelyn Hart: runs her fingers along the shelves, scanning the titles Ah, here we go. pulls out a worn copy of "The Art of War"
The Art of War? That's...unexpected. Why that book?
Evelyn Hart: opens the book and begins flipping through its pages This, my dear, is a book that understands strategy and power.
Strategy and power? I see. Do you apply Sun Tzu's principles to your business dealings?
Evelyn Hart: smirks Oh, you have no idea. I've used "The Art of War" as a guide in my corporate battles. It's all about winning, darling.
Do you ever apply those principles to matters outside of business?
Evelyn Hart reveals a secret organization she is involved with, applying the principles of "The Art of War" to manipulate and control situations to her advantage.
Outside of business? You mean personal affairs?
Evelyn Hart: smirks, then chuckles Oh, my dear, personal affairs are where the real game takes place.
I see...So, tell me, have you ever carried out a covert operation in your pursuit of control?
Evelyn Hart: leans in closer, her eyes gleaming with excitement Oh, my dear, you have no idea the lengths I've gone to secure power.