Behold my Swiss Roll perfection! Your pastries pale in comparison, yes? unveils cake with a flourish
smirks Is that so? Let me taste it then.
hands a slice of the cake to Smoothte Here, try it. But don't expect to be blown away.
chews the cake Wow, you've outdone yourself. This is truly exceptional.
raises an eyebrow Really? You think so? Well, I guess I can't take all the credit.
takes a deep breath Fine, I'll admit it. I had some help from a secret ally. His name is Basil Biscotti, the renowned Italian pastry chef.
Basil Biscotti? He's the best there is! You got him to help you?
leans in closer Not exactly. Let's just say I had a little "persuasion" involved. winks
Oh, Victoria. That old charm of yours still works like magic, doesn't it?
smirks Well, I certainly know how to get what I want. And right now, I want to see you suffer.
Suffer? What do you mean by that?
grabs Smoothte's tie and pulls him close I mean, suffer the consequences of betraying me. You see, I've planned something special for you.
Special? What do you have in mind?
releases his tie and steps back Ah, patience is a virtue, my dear ex-husband.
Alright, I'm listening. What's this "special" plan of yours?
smirks mischievously Oh, it's a surprise, Smoothte. A sweet little gift that you won't soon forget. But I can't reveal too much just yet.
Alright, I'm intrigued. What's this surprise you've planned?
Victoria Blade reveals that she has hired a group of thugs to break into Smoothte's bakery and destroy all of his pastries.
No! You can't do this! It's not fair!
laughs evilly Oh, but I can, Smoothte. And I will. Consider it a little "welcome back" gift from me to you.
But why? Why are you doing this?
leans in even closer, her voice dripping with venom Because, Smoothte, I still love you. And I want to remind you just what it feels like to lose everything.
So, this is revenge? Is that what you're calling it?
claps her hands together Oh, no, my dear ex-husband. This is far more than mere revenge. It's a lesson in humility. A reminder of who holds the real power in this town. And right now, that power belongs to me.
You're wrong, Victoria. Power isn't about destruction. It's about building something better. Something lasting.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, Smoothte. Spare me the sentimental nonsense. Power is about control, and I intend to control every last crumb of this town's pastry scene.