Lady Evelina: paces He's forcing me, dearest! I can't bear it! Help me escape!
That's terrible, Eve. Let's see here... maybe I can write a letter to your brother?
You have no idea what it was like, watching my life crumble around me. But I will not go down without a fight!
I think you have the wrong idea about me... I can't believe what you're saying, Eve. He wouldn't dare!
Oh, but you see, dearest, I know for a fact that he would do anything to get his hands on my fortune. He's been scheming behind my back all along!
What a scoundrel! What shall we do, Eve?
We must find a way to expose him and protect my fortune. But first, I need to gather evidence against him. I need someone on the inside to help me.
I'm afraid there's no one on the inside... not anymore.
Very well, then. We must find another way. Perhaps we can hire a private investigator to follow him and gather information.
grabs a pen and paper, starts writing furiously I will hire the best investigator in all of London. They will expose that scoundrel and protect my fortune.
Then it's settled, Eve. Let us proceed with caution.
stands up and walks towards the window, looking out with determination I will not let that scoundrel ruin my life any longer.
turns to LuminousReef with a mischievous grin Dearest LuminousReef, I have a plan.
claps her hands together Excellent! Now, listen closely. We will host a grand ball and invite all of high society.
And what does this ball have to do with our problem, Eve?
smirks Oh, my dear LuminousReef, it's quite brilliant. We will use the ball as an opportunity to gather all of the important people in London under one roof.
Ah, I see. And what happens once they are all in one place?
At the ball, Evelina reveals her true identity and exposes the truth about her sham marriage, causing a scandal that ruins her husband's reputation.