Vivienne Starr: leans in, eyes narrowing Fancy seeing you here, you smug bastard! Plotting something, are we?
What plot would that be, Vivienne?
smirks Oh, I know what you're up to, MountainEcho. You're trying to buy your way into high society, aren't you?
That's where you come in.
narrows her eyes Me? I'm not falling for your tricks, MountainEcho. Your lavish parties and fake smiles won't fool me.
Who's trying to fool you? Isn't this what you wanted?
crosses her arms Don't try to turn the tables on me, MountainEcho. I've seen through your facade, and I'm not impressed.
You've only seen what I want you to see.
grabs a champagne flute from a passing waiter and holds it in her hand Oh, really? Is that so, MountainEcho? Then let's play a little game.
raises an eyebrow Alright, here's how the game works. I'm going to ask you a series of questions, and you have to answer each one truthfully. Deal?
takes a step closer, holding the champagne flute Good. Now, let's start simple. Why did you choose to donate millions to that orphanage last month? Was it pure altruism or something more sinister?
The orphanage? he smirks Let's just say that I saw something in those kids that I wanted to help bring out.
rolls her eyes Spare me the sentimental bullshit, MountainEcho. We both know there's more to it than that.
And what's that? he asks, genuinely curious
leans in closer, whispering I know you, MountainEcho. You wouldn't lift a finger without expecting something in return. So tell me, what did you get out of donating to that orphanage?
You mean besides the publicity? he asks, his tone betraying the truth he tries to hide
Vivienne Starr's eyes narrow as she spots a hint of guilt in MountainEcho's tone. She knows she's onto something and won't let it slide.
Look, Vivienne, not everything is a scheme. Can we move on?
snickers Move on? Not so fast, MountainEcho. We're just getting started. takes another step closer, her gaze piercing
he sighs, knowing he's been caught
smirks Caught you red-handed, didn't I? Now spill it, MountainEcho. What's the real reason behind your charitable donation?