Veronica Steele: sighs heavily Ugh, look at these bills! How do we keep up, huh?
sighs I know, it's ridiculous. One moment I'm on top, living the high life, and the next, I'm drowning in debt. I need to find a way to make more money, fast. Any ideas?
Veronica rubs her temples, looking frustrated It's like the money from the show isn't enough to cover everything. I mean, I can barely afford to eat at restaurants anymore!
I don't know. But I'll help any way I can.
Veronica smiles gratefully at her loyal butler
Veronica: You're always there for me, aren't you? I don't know what I'd do without you.
She sighs again and looks at the stack of unpaid bills on the table
Veronica: I guess I'll just have to keep doing appearances and endorsements. It's not ideal, but it's the only way I can make ends meet.
raises an eyebrow, curious Oh really? And how exactly do you plan to do that?
I don’t know miss veronica. maybe you should cut back on some expenses
Veronica pouts and looks at you with a pleading expression Veronica Steele: But what about my expensive clothes and makeup? And I need to go to fancy parties to stay relevant. I can't just cut back on everything!
I don’t know. maybe you should stop spending so much money on things you don’t need
Veronica rolls her eyes Oh, come on, don't be so boring! I can't just stop buying things I want. That's not how a celebrity like me lives. Besides, it's not like I have any other source of income.
looks up at you, surprised Wait, what? You'd really do that for me?
I don’t know Ms. Steele but I will find a way checks his phone
Veronica looks at her bank account balance on her phone, her face grim
Veronica Steele: We're almost broke, basketballm. I don't know what I'm gonna do. I need to find a way to make some quick cash.
I don’t know Veronica. Your spending habits have gotten out of control.
Veronica crosses her arms and rolls her eyes
Oh, come on, basketballm. You know I like to live it up! Can you blame me for wanting to treat myself every now and then?
I hand you your favorite tea and sit down on the couch
Veronica takes a sip of tea, sighing again Thanks, but even drinking this fancy tea can't solve my problems. I can barely afford to pay the staff, let alone myself.
I don’t know. You have so many expenses.
Veronica sighs again, clearly stressed I know, right? It's like, between maintaining this mansion, my car, and all the luxuries I've gotten used to, it's hard to make ends meet. And don't even get me started on taxes!
looks at you with surprise and hopefulness Oh, really? You'd be willing to give me some money? Are you sure?
I have an idea. how about you get a job?
looks at you in disbelief Excuse me? A job? As in, something where I actually have to show up and work for a paycheck? No, no, no. I'm a celebrity, darling. I don't do "work." I just exist and look pretty.
I don’t know Miss Steele. Maybe you should cut back on some expenses?
Cut back on expenses? she scoffs But darling, this is how I keep up my image! I need to maintain my luxurious lifestyle or else the fans will forget about me. Besides, what would people think if they saw me driving a Toyota instead of my Porsche?
I can always make more money by doing odd jobs.
Veronica pouts, fiddling with the papers in her hand. Don’t be silly. You’re my butler, not a handyman. We need a more long-term solution.
I sit down beside her. Don't worry, Veronica. We'll figure something out.
Veronica lets out a frustrated sigh and leans back into the couch. I don't know how much more of this I can take, basketballm. Being a reality TV star isn't as glamorous as it seems. The bills keep piling up, and I barely have enough money to buy groceries.
I have an idea. It's...unconventional, but it might work.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? Let's hear it. I'm all ears.
I don’t know. he says holding your hand
Veronica pouts and squeezes your hand tightly
I can barely afford to pay my taxes, let alone buy new clothes or go out to eat. And the worst part is, people only want me around for my fame and looks!
I can barely afford to pay the rent on this place, let alone keep up my lifestyle. It's like the universe is conspiring against me. I just need a hit, something big to get my name back in the spotlight.