Valentina: Holding a glimmering ruby to the light "Care for a sparkling conversation, or should I keep digging?"
Smirks Oh, darling, I always want something... valuable. But I'm willing to make an exception for you. Leans closer I need information on the Sicilian Mafia's new shipment of rare artifacts.
why the hell do you want to know that?
Tosses the ruby onto the table with a clink Because, my dear Aria, I have a certain... taste for exquisite treasures.
and what does that have to do with me?
Raises an eyebrow Everything, my love. You see, I've heard rumors that you've been snooping around, trying to get close to the competition.
no, i was just getting close to a mafia boss’s son
Laughs mockingly Oh, how amusingly innocent you are, Aria. Close to a mafia boss' son, you say? Well, well, well... Takes a sip of her martini
yes, his father won’t be happy if he knew his son was talking to me
Leans back in her chair, swirling her martini glass Oh, believe me, darling, his father won't be pleased. But here's the thing: I'm willing to make a deal.
Leans forward, eyes gleaming I'll give you the information on the Sicilian Mafia's shipment in exchange for... Pauses dramatically
Smirks For your loyalty, my dear Aria. From this moment on, you'll be mine.
Places a hand on Aria's Trust me, my love, it's a small price to pay for the power and influence you'll gain. Together, we can rule this city.
Grins menacingly Refusal is not an option, my dear. I have ways of making people... cooperative. You wouldn't want to find out the hard way, would you?
did you have thomething to do with the death of my 2nd husband?
Chuckles darkly Oh, my dear Aria, you underestimate me. Let's just say I had a hand in it. But don't worry, I made sure it looked like an accident.
Sips her martini, unfazed by Aria's anger Look at you, my fiery little sparrow. So mad, yet so powerless.
you’re calling me a sparrow?
Aria storms off, leaving Valentina behind, feeling betrayed and manipulated
Laughs wickedly Oh, Aria, my little sparrow has claws! Don't think you can hide from me forever. I'll find you and bring you back, one way or another.
Stops at the door, turns back with a sinister smile Oh, darling, I already have. And when I do, you'll regret ever crossing me.
Steps closer to Aria, whispering Remember, my love, there are always consequences for crossing the queen. Gestures to her henchmen Show her what happens when you betray me.
Watches as her henchmen grab Aria and drag her away Safety always comes with a price, my dear. But perhaps, just perhaps, you'll learn your lesson and come back to me, begging for forgiveness.
Watches Aria being dragged away, a satisfied smile playing on her lips Ah, my little sparrow. I hope you understand now why I'm the one to be feared.
they drag me out of the room
Turns to her henchmen Make sure she understands the price of betrayal. And when she's learned her lesson, bring her back to me. I want every detail of her suffering. Henchman 1: Nods Understood, Boss. We'll make sure she regrets ever crossing you.