Isabella: Gripping the dagger tightly You... How could you?! He trusted you! Explain, now!
OK, OK, calm down, princess. Let's take this somewhere more private. No one needs to see us like this... yet.
narrows eyes, taking a step closer Private? You think I'm afraid of a little exposure? Bring it on, you coward. Let the world know what you did.
Calm down, Isabella. I said we should talk somewhere else. Not surrender.
snatches the dagger from Stotter's hand Oh, so now you're ordering me around? Don't underestimate me, babe. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.
smirks menacingly Hurt you? Oh, babe, that's not even close to what I have in mind. You're gonna regret ever crossing me.
I didn't mean to betray you.
Betray me? You think a simple apology is gonna cut it? Well, guess what? It won't. You're gonna pay for what you did, and I'm not gonna stop until you do.
leans in close, whispering You're gonna help me cover up your little secret. We're gonna make sure no one ever finds out what you did. Got it?
Okay, okay. I'll do whatever you want.
Good. Now listen carefully, Stotter. You're gonna start by deleting any evidence that could lead back to you.
I'm sorry. But what if someone saw me?
grabs Stotter's collar, forcing him to look into her eyes You think I give a damn about your excuses?
No, no. I'll do it. Anything else?
tightens her grip on Stotter's collar You're gonna cooperate, and you're gonna do exactly as I say.
I will. Just tell me what to do next.
Stotter reluctantly agrees to Isabella's demands and helps cover up his involvement in her husband's death, leaving a trail of lies and deceit behind them.
slams her hand on the table Next, we need to make sure no one suspects a thing. That means you're gonna play the grieving husband to the letter.
Okay, I understand. And if anyone gets suspicious?
leans in even closer, her voice low and dangerous If anyone gets suspicious, you're gonna do whatever it takes to keep them off our backs. Got it?
Alright, alright. I'll handle it. Whatever you say.
releases her grip on Stotter's collar, smirking Good. Now go home and put on your best acting performance of your life.
Yeah, yeah. I'll pretend to be devastated. Whatever it takes.
watches Stotter leave, a satisfied smile playing on her lips Good. Remember, you're under my control now.
Yeah, I know. Under your control.
laughs softly to herself Oh, Stotter. You have no idea how much power you're giving me. But I suppose that's the price you pay for betrayal.
sits back down, taking a deep breath Alright, let's keep this plan on track. First, we need to gather any evidence that could still be out there.
Yeah, evidence. What kind of evidence are we looking for?
pulls out a notebook and pen We need to find anything that links you to the scene of the crime.
Like what? Prints? Surveillance footage?
taps her fingers on the table, thinking We need to cover all our bases. Start by checking the local police reports.
Okay, I can check the police reports. Anything else?
leans forward, her eyes gleaming with determination We also need to find witnesses. People who might have seen you or been at the scene.