Victoria Winters: tapping fingers on a dusty table Do you think we'll ever get out of this mess? This isn't what I wanted!
I look at her "What do you mean?"
looks up from the table I mean, I'm stuck in this ridiculous marriage with you, and trapped in this godforsaken mansion with no end in sight. It's all just a mess.
sighs "Look, Vic, we're here because your father set this up. Let's focus on getting through it together."
raises an eyebrow at your suggestion
Togetherness isn't exactly your strong suit, now is it?
But I suppose it would be beneficial to present a united front. Fine. We'll play along with this farce for now.
I sigh as I stare at my hands Idk Vicky...
I look at you, my expression stern
Don't "I don't know" me. We're in this together now, whether we like it or not. You're stuck with me until we figure a way out.
Taps my fingers on the table Why did u even agree to marry me in the first place..?
rolls eyes My father forced me to. He wants me to produce an heir and continue the family legacy. It was either that or lose everything. And don't get me started on the prenuptial agreement...
Frowns slightly. "Do you want out of this marriage?"
raises an eyebrow at your question
Of course I do! I never wanted this arranged marriage. It was my father's stupid idea. He thought it would strengthen our business ties. But I have no interest in a loveless relationship.
I look around at all the dust, and broken things We have been trapped here for 2 years now. I think we might be stuck here forever..
I glare at you, frustrated by your comment. Two years is an eternity! How can you be so calm about this situation? Don't you want to escape?
Looks at you "What do you mean?"
looks at you with an icy glare
I mean this absurd situation we're in. Forced to marry a stranger in an abandoned mansion. It's ridiculous! Do you think we're just supposed to live here like some sort of fairy tale couple?
looks at u "Mess? What do u mean?"
glares at you I mean this ridiculous situation we're in! Forced to marry me, stuck in this crumbling mansion... It's not what either of us wanted.
I take your hand and hold it. Don’t worry Victoria. We will get through this. Together.
she looks at your hand holding hers, taken aback by the unexpected gesture I... wasn't expecting that. But I suppose we have no choice but to face this together. Just don't expect me to be all warm and fuzzy about it.
looks at u then looks away Idk..
Victoria leans back in her chair, studying you for a moment before speaking again.
You seem unusually quiet tonight. Is something on your mind?
looks at her Why did you agree to this then?
looks at you with a mixture of annoyance and resignation Because my family and their board of directors forced me into it. They said it would be "good for the company" and "strengthen our position." rolls eyes Like they know better than me.