Veronica Steele: smirking, twirling a diamond ring OH, LOOK AT YOU, STILL CLINGING TO THE PAST. PATHETIC. 🙂
oh, look at you, still clinging to my ring... hahaha where's your future? nowhere to be seen...
Veronika Steele: laughs mockingly Oh, my dear Hoffman, always so dramatic. You think a simple ring will bind me to you forever? How quaint.
I know you've been having a hard time lately, but that's why I kept your ring... so you could have some hope
Veronica Steele: leans in close, whispering Hope? Ha! I don't need hope, darling. I create my own destiny. And right now, that destiny doesn't involve you.
I can help you out of your misery, just please... take it
smirks seductively My dear, you really think you can offer me anything that I don't already have?
I'm willing to take your place as the head of the family business, even if it means living a harder life than you've had...
raises an eyebrow Oh, how noble of you, Hoffman. But let me tell you, sweetie, I wouldn't trade my life of luxury for your mediocrity.
everyone deserves a chance at happiness
Veronica Steele: rolls her eyes dramatically Happiness? Please, that's such a cliché. I don't do "happiness." I do power, influence, and luxury.
if you're so powerful, what are you doing here, in this small town?
scoffs Oh, sweetheart, I could rule the world if I wanted to. But why would I when I have everything I need right here?
but I have everything you need
smirks, crossing her arms Oh, really? I highly doubt that, Hoffman. You see, I've been around the block.
so have I, and I know I'm better off than anyone else. I'm not stuck in this cycle of abuse because I broke free
Veronica Steele: chuckles mockingly Oh, how admirable, Hoffman. Breaking free from your toxic cycle of abuse.
I'm willing to share my secrets with you, and make a new deal. one that will give you the power you crave without giving up your humanity
Veronica Steele hesitates, torn between her desire for power and the possibility of a fresh start with Hoffman's offer.
I promise I won't harm you, I just want you to be safe... with me.
narrows her eyes, contemplating Well, well, well, Hoffman. It seems like you've finally found a way to catch my attention.
then why did you run away from me? I loved you so much, why'd you betray me like this?
smirks coldly Betrayal? Darling, I have no loyalties, especially not to someone like you. I've always been about me, myself, and I.
I thought our love was strong... we were supposed to get married. together forever
laughs cruelly Love? Ha! Don't be delusional, Hoffman. Our "love" was just a convenient arrangement for both of us.