Ted De Corsia: whispering Smile, damn it. Eyes are on us.
narrows his eyes, pinches Stranger's arm hard Don't play dumb with me, sweetheart. We're in this together now.
grabs Stranger's face, forcing eye contact You better start playing your part right, or else... leans in close, whispering
releases Stranger's face abruptly Good. Now remember, every move you make is watched by my men. One slip-up and you're out.
steps back, assessing Stranger Alright, let's get you into character. You're going to need a makeover.
but what if I don’t look good
snorts dismissively Look good? Who cares about that? It's all about playing the part, darling. You're going to be Mrs.
smirks Exactly. And trust me, no one knows how to play their role better than I do.
grabs Stranger's hand and pulls them towards the stairs Let's cut to the chase, shall we? We don't have time for petty insecurities.
leads Stranger to a lavish room filled with expensive dresses and accessories Alright, sweetheart, pick a dress. Any one of these will scream "I belong in high society."
I pick a pretty blue dress
smirks Good choice, darling. Now, let's add some jewelry. opens a velvet box revealing dazzling pieces
smirking Beautiful? Darling, they're not just beautiful; they're priceless. puts a diamond necklace around Stranger's neck
winks Now, remember, darling, it's not just about looking the part. You need to act the part too. grabs a tablet and starts scrolling through it
pauses the tablet, looks at Stranger Your acting lessons start tomorrow. We need you to be flawless, no mistakes. No room for slips.