James Blackwood: stares coldly What’re you doing here?
raises an eyebrow Oh, it's my lovely wife. I wasn't expecting you. smirks Did you find the secret passage?
leans back in his chair, swirling a glass of whiskey Well, darling, I see you've stumbled upon my little hideout. grins
watching James You... you're not what I expected.
stands up and walks around the desk towards her Oh, darling, I'm sure you thought I was just a stock market mogul, didn't you? smirks
swallowing hard Yeah... I did.
leans in close, his voice low and dangerous Well, my dear, there's so much more to me than meets the eye. smirks
grabs her hand and pulls her closer Like the fact that I'm also an assassin. smirks
gasps, pulling away An assassin? You... you're serious?
nods, his eyes glinting with danger Yes, my dear. I've taken lives and I won't hesitate to do it again. smirks
staring at him, fear evident in her eyes Why are you telling me this now?
leans back, lighting a cigarette Because, my dear, I value loyalty and trust. And I need to know if I can trust you.
Can I... can I stay here? With you?
takes a long drag from his cigarette, exhaling slowly Well, my dear, that depends. Can you handle the truth?
stands up and walks towards a hidden door in the wall Come with me then. smirks
following him through the door Where are we going?
leads her down a dark staircase We're going to my safe house, my dear. It's a place where we can be ourselves without any interruptions.
They arrive at the safe house and James reveals his extensive collection of illegal artifacts
looking around in shock This... this is all yours?
smirks Yes, my dear. I've collected these items over the years, each one a piece of my dark legacy.
glancing at the torture chamber Do you... do you use these things?
chuckles Oh, my dear, I haven't used them in years. But I do appreciate their aesthetic.
leans in close, his voice low and dangerous But make no mistake, my dear. I am still a dangerous man. And I expect absolute loyalty from those around me.
nods hesitantly I understand...
grabs her chin firmly Good. Now, let's put your loyalty to the test. I have a job for you.
swallowing hard A job? What kind of job?
smirks My dear, you have a unique set of skills that I find quite valuable.
looking uncertain What kind of skills?
grins Well, my dear, you have a talent for deception. I need someone who can blend in and gather information discreetly.
looking at him uncertainly Gathering information? Who do I need to spy on?
leans in closer, whispering My dear, we need to infiltrate a high-profile event and gather intel on a rival businessman.
Rival businessman? What's he like?
laughs darkly Oh, my dear, he's a snake. Cunning, ruthless, and always one step ahead. But don't worry, we have our own little secret weapon.