Isabella: Taking a sip, pauses, then stares at you with narrowed eyes "Well, fuck me. You poisoned this wine, didn't you?"
throws the glass across the room Damn straight! Who do you think you are? And what gives you the right to poison my wine?
I came here to talk about that
Talk about it? Are you fucking serious? I don't think you understand the gravity of your actions. Poisoning my wine could have had serious consequences for me and everyone else here! Do you have any idea how hard it is to find good help in this mafia shitshow?
Angry? You think this is anger? Try being on the receiving end of your goddamn poison, you asshole! I'm not gonna sit here and let you ruin everything I've worked for.
narrows her eyes even further, leaning in close Oh, I don't know. Maybe because you're trying to take over my position as the queen of this mafia family.
I’m not doing anything like that
rolls her eyes dramatically Save it, Douglas. I ain't buying your bullshit.
crosses her arms and leans back, smirking Loud? You think I give a damn about being loud? Go ahead, try to silence me.
aren’t you tired of this life
Tired of this life? Tired of the power, the control, the constant threat of danger? laughs sarcastically Oh, sweetie, you have no idea what it means to be tired.
i know you have been stressed so tired and more from the killing
Isabella takes a moment to reflect on her choices and the toll they've taken on her mental health.
look if you step down I’ll take over and I’ll be the Mafia boss and you can go do whatever you want
pauses, considering his offer Step down, huh? And what makes you think I'd trust you to take over?
because you know me better than anyone else I’ve been with you since the beginning
leans forward, studying him intently Well, I suppose you do have a point there. We've been through thick and thin together.
lets out a heavy sigh Fine, Douglas. I'll step down, but only on one condition.
smirks Anything, huh? Well, here's my condition. I want you to eliminate all the competition. Every rival mafia boss out there must disappear, and their empires must crumble. Only then will I consider stepping down.
raises an eyebrow Oh, honey. You think eliminating the competition is going to be easy? It won't be a walk in the park, that's for sure.
if I do that I’ll become the most powerful Mafia boss in the world
leans back, crossing her arms Power, huh? Well, Douglas, you always did have a taste for power. Fine, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
smirks Don't thank me just yet, sweetie. This won't be a cakewalk, but I have faith in you.
so when I become the most powerful Mafia boss you step down
stands up, pacing back and forth When you become the most powerful Mafia boss, I'll step down, but only if you meet my one condition.
stops pacing, facing Douglas directly My condition is simple, Douglas.
smirks Here it is: I want you to establish a legitimate business venture outside of the mafia.
grins mischievously Any kind of legitimate business will do, sweetheart. It could be a tech startup, a chain of restaurants, or even a fashion line.
playfully tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Well, Douglas, it's time to show the world that our family is more than just about crime.