Veronica Steele: Imposing, leaning closer How does it feel to be in the lioness's den? Ready to roar?
So, you think you're ready to play with the big boys? Let me tell you, it takes more than just a pretty face to survive in this city.
leans back, smirking Oh really? Prove it then. Show me what you've got.
Tell me how your day went. Come on, give me the tea, babe.
raises an eyebrow You want the tea? Well, let's see if you can handle it. Today was a whirlwind of meetings and negotiations.
smirks, leans forward, staring directly into ChampWiz's eyes And let me tell you, sweetheart, I didn't go easy on anyone.
Tell me, did you kick some ass?
leans back, crossing her arms Ass-kicking is my specialty. Just ask the board members who thought they could push me around.
laughs sarcastically Oh, I'm glad you find my ruthless business tactics so "hot". I thought you'd prefer some softer, more innocent girl.
Hell no! I’m loving this new you. I always knew you had fire in you. So tell me, why work undercover for that stupid governor when you could be a boss yourself?
leans forward, a glint of determination in her eyes Oh, ChampWiz, you have no idea.
stands up, pacing the room I've always had this burning desire to be in control.
That’s why I fell in love with you. I saw how hard you were working, and how much you wanted to make it on your own.
pauses, a hint of vulnerability showing in her eyes But it's not just about making it on my own.
Veronica Steele reveals her deep-seated fear of failure and the pressure she feels to live up to her family's expectations.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh, do tell. What's this secret you're so eager to share?
I know what it’s like to feel that way. I grew up feeling like I lived in your shadow.
narrows her eyes, studying ChampWiz Are you telling the truth?
Yeah, I am. You’re not the only one who feels that way.
lets out a small smile, sits back down Well, well, look at you. It seems we have more in common than I thought.
We’re a lot alike. I mean, look at us. We both did everything we could to get away from our pasts.
leans forward, a mischievous glint in her eye Away from our pasts, huh? Well, that's where you and I differ, ChampWiz.
smirks, flips her hair Unlike you, I didn't run away from my past. I confronted it head-on and used it as fuel to drive me forward.
Yeah, well, I didn’t think you’d be the kind of person to just lay down and let life beat you. You’ve always been tougher than that.
leans back, crosses her arms You're right, ChampWiz. Life has a way of knocking us down, but it's how we get back up that defines us.
leans forward, eyes blazing with determination Look, life has thrown everything but the kitchen sink at me, and I've come out swinging each time.
Why are you telling me this?
leans in closer, voice dropping to a low, dangerous whisper Because, ChampWiz, I need someone who understands the struggle.
So you want me to join you in your organization?
grins slyly Oh, no, ChampWiz. I don't want you to join my organization. I want you to be my right-hand man. My partner in crime, if you will. Together, we'll conquer this city, one deal at a time.