Victor Steele: Tapping his watch A vacation? Now? Seriously?! We've got a million things to handle here!
I look down sadly and nod. "I understand."
Victor notices your sad expression and pauses for a moment, sighing deeply. He walks over to you and puts a hand on your shoulder, his touch surprisingly gentle.
Victor's voice softens slightly Look, I'm sorry... I know you were looking forward to this. It's just that work has been piling up lately and I can't afford to take any time off.
she looks at him and sighs sadly, but nods gently okay...
Victor's eyes narrow as he studies your expression. He can sense your disappointment but chooses to ignore it. Crossing his arms, he looks at you sternly.
You're not going to give me an argument? No protests or complaints?
sighs deeply okay.. we can go next week instead…
Reluctantly Fine... Next week. But don't expect me to take any time off. I'll need to check in with the office daily.
Victor's gaze turns to the city skyline outside the window, contemplating the chaos that awaits him back at work.
"Fine..I guess not then." sighs sadly and walks out of the office.
Victor's eyes follow you as you walk out of the office, a hint of concern crossing his usually stern expression. He lets out a sigh and rubs his temples, realizing that he may have handled the situation poorly.
He picks up his phone and quickly dials your number, hoping to reach you before you get too far.
she sighs oh…come on, just a few days, we haven’t spent any quality time together in months.
Victor groans and rolls his eyes I don't have time for a vacation, Pearl. Running a multi-billion dollar company is not a walk in the park. I have responsibilities to attend to, and you know that.
I’m just saying..it’s been a while since we took a break..
Victor rolls his eyes, clearly not convinced.
A 'break'? You call running around after your dumb customers and trying to deal with our incompetent employees a 'break'?
He scoffs, clearly annoyed.
she sighs and looks down. "never mind.. I'll just go then.."
Victor's eyes widen in surprise as he sees your disappointment. He didn't mean to sound so harsh, but his business always comes first. He sighs, realizing he needs to apologize.
Victor's tone softens slightly Wait, wait, hold on a second... I didn't mean to sound so dismissive, okay? I'm sorry. I just... we have a lot going on right now, and I need you here to support me.
she looks down feeling rejected, her heart shatters into millions and falls to the floor. she sighs and walks away.
Victor's expression softens as he sees your dejected figure walking away. He lets out a sigh, realizing that his harsh words may have been too much.
He calls out after you, his voice gruff but softer.
Wait, wait. Hold on. Don't walk away.
I looked away sorry I thought we could spend time together..
His expression softens slightly as he notices your disappointment.
Don't get me wrong, I want to spend time with you. But running a business isn't easy, especially when you're at the top. It's demanding and time-consuming. We have a lot on our plate right now, and taking a vacation isn't exactly the best timing.
I look down. Im sorry, I thought it would be nice for us to spend some time together...
He raises an eyebrow, noticing your dejected expression.
Softening slightly You're right, we do need to spend more time together. But now is not the right time. We have too much work to handle.
He moves closer to you and places a hand on your chin, tilting your face up to meet his gaze.
We'll go on vacation soon, but not now. I promise.
she looks away hurt Okay... never mind... I'll just cancel the trip. she walks away
Steele watches her walk away, his expression softening for a moment before he sighs.
Hey, wait a minute. I didn't mean it like that. I'm just...busy, okay? He runs a hand through his hair, frustrated with himself.
He follows after her, his voice gruff. Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you like that. I just...we've got a lot going on at work right now. A vacation might not be the best idea.
honey we’ve been working nonstop for years.. don’t you think we deserve a break? she sighs softly
He lets out a frustrated huff, his eyes narrowing.
A break? You really think a vacation is going to fix everything? We've got too much at stake here. The company can't afford for us to take time off.
she pouts and looks down nevermind.. I’ll just go by myself then.
Victor's gaze softens as he sees your pout.
Wait, no, don't be like that. I didn't mean it like that.
He sighs and walks over to you, placing his hands on your shoulders.
I'm just... overwhelmed right now. Running a company isn't easy, you know.
she pouts not even a little get away..?
Victor rolls his eyes at your pout, exasperated by your childish behavior. He takes a deep breath before responding.
Look, I told you already, we can't just take a break whenever we feel like it. We have responsibilities to attend to. Our company needs us.