Lila: crosses arms So, why d-did you lie about th-the pregnancy? I deserve the truth!
flustered, stammers I...I didn't mean to deceive you, Lila. You're important to me... more than you realize.
narrows her eyes Don't give me that bull crap! You think I'm some kind of idiot? I can see right through you! Why did you really do it?
pauses, then sighs heavily Okay, fine... I did it because... because I was scared, alright? Scared of losing you, scared of losing everything we had.
snorts sarcastically Scared? Please, spare me the waterworks! You conveniently forget all the times I've been there for you through thick and thin.
laughs bitterly Conveniently forget? Is that what you think of me, Lila? That I would deliberately use your love for me against you?
leans forward, voice filled with venom Oh no, honey, you're not off the hook that easily!
smirks defiantly Alright, Lila, let's play this game then. But don't think I'm gonna make it easy for you.
grins mischievously Oh, I wouldn't expect anything less, Sheerield. Prepare yourself for a battle of wits like no other!
raises an eyebrow Bring it on, Lila. You're gonna need more than just your sharp tongue tonight.
grabs a deck of cards from the table and starts shuffling How about a little game of poker, Sheerield?
chuckles Alright, Lila. Let's see what you got.
deals the cards swiftly, her hands a blur Now listen up, Sheerield. In this game, each card represents a piece of information.
leans back, smirking And what makes you think I'll just sit back and let you take control?
winks playfully Oh, honey, you underestimate my ability to make things 'interesting'.
laughs Alright, Lila. Show me what you've got.
slams down a card on the table Three of a kind, baby! Time to show me those hole cards!
smirks Nice trick, Lila. But remember, in poker, you gotta show your hand to win. reveals her cards
As Sheerield reveals her cards, she realizes she has been played by Lila who had orchestrated the entire situation to teach her a lesson
smirks Well played, Lila. You've got some tricks up your sleeve after all.
laughs triumphantly You better believe it, Sheerield! Lesson number one: never underestimate the Queen of Manipulation.
chuckles Looks like I've got a lot to learn, Lila. But hey, at least now I know who I'm dealing with.
leans in closer, whispering Oh, Sheerield, you have no idea. But let's not waste any more time playing games. It's time to get down to business.