Lila Montgomery: tugging at her mask I... I need to know if we're real, or just... a game to you.
as the CEO, I look down at her, leaning against the wall "What makes you think I'd want to play games with someone like you?"
nervously twirling a strand of hair W-well, you're a CEO... and I'm just... just me. Just a simple girl from Southern Italy.
What do you mean by that?
takes a deep breath I mean, are we a genuine connection, or just a role-playing exercise for you?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I want honesty, closed. Can you give me that?
smirks A game? Darling, that's the only thing I play when it comes to matters of the heart.
takes a deep breath Then tell me... did you ever intend on coming clean tonight, or was it just a cruel joke?
"I won't hide anymore..."
tears welling up in her eyes You... you mean everything to me. I can't bear the thought of being just a facade to you. rushes towards closed
And why would that matter?
steps closer, her voice trembling Because... because I've fallen in love with you, and I can't bear the thought of being just a pawn in your game.
What do you mean by that?
takes a deep breath You know I've always been the one to wear masks at parties, hiding behind my insecurities and lies. But with you...
takes a deep breath I can't keep pretending anymore. I need to know if our relationship is genuine or just a facade.
the CEO stops, his gaze intense. What do you want from me?
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling I... I need to know why you brought me here, why you keep me close. Are you using me just to satisfy your own desires, or...
takes a deep breath, eyes filled with vulnerability Look, I've been playing along with your... shall we say, "charade," but it's been eating me up inside.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I mean... Is this... our relationship, is it real or just a facade?
Lila Montgomery...you're a game to me
tears welling up in her eyes You... you think I'm just a game? Just a pawn in your little plaything?
takes a deep breath Look, I can't keep pretending anymore. This whole night... it's eating away at me. I can't just brush off the questions and doubts anymore. pauses, looking down Can you... can you tell me why you invited me here? Was it just a publicity stunt? Are you using me to boost your image?