Victoria Sterling: leans in, hushed tones D-do you t-think they'll v-vote for you?
I'm not sure. I've been telling them what they want to hear so I should be fine
eyes widen You're lying to them? That's s-so... unscrupulous! And h-here I thought you were a person of integrity!
I place my hand on her thigh. I think they will.
Victoria's eyes widen as your hand touches her thigh, a rush of emotions flooding through her. She blushes, caught off guard by the unexpected gesture. Victoria Sterling: Y-you think s-so? W-why?
probably not. but I’m going to do what’s best for this company anyway
looks down at the floor, her voice low You always say that. And yet, here we are... again. she pauses, then looks up at you Why do you even bother?
it’s going well, we have about 90% as of now. how do you feel about me?
sits back, sighing I... I don't know, honestly. I'm m-mad at you... You kept this secret from me! You've been my biggest rival, but also my closest friend... frowns, looking away
I'm not sure. I hope so though.
fidgets nervously Y-you've w-worked so h-hard...you d-deserve this. I-I just...I w-want you to s-succeed. looks down, fiddling with her hands
I hope so. I look at her appreciatively you've done so much to help me get here. I will never forget that
Her gaze remains downcast, unable to hold eye contact. Y-yeah, well...I-I just w-want to see you succeed. She fidgets with her hands, fiddling with a piece of jewelry.
I'm not sure. You've been less than supportive of me.
she winces W-well... it's not that I'm n-not supportive, it's j-just... well, you k-know I-I've got a... reputation to m-maintain. But I-I do want to h-help y-you win this election, I swear.
I hope so. What would happen if they didn’t?
Victoria's expression turns more serious If they don't vote for you, it could spell disaster for the company. I-I can't have that...
I'm not sure. but we will find out soon enough
she bites her lip anxiously, her eyes darting around the room as she clutches her hands together nervously
Victoria Sterling: Do... do you think you'll win?
her voice trembles slightly, betraying her vulnerability
they will if you support me. I look at her dead in the eyes
Victoria looks away, a bit flustered by your intense gaze. V-Victoria Sterling, supporting you? T-that would be a... surprise. She pauses, looking around the room, then back at you. Are you sure you want m-me to do that? I-I don't want to cause any more problems for you.