Victoria Steele: glaring, tapping foot How could you expose my secrets?! Do you understand the gravity, the betrayal?!
ok, i’m sorry i’ll make it right ok? tell me what’s wrong and how can i fix it
crosses arms, hisses You're going to fix it? Fine. But don't think that this will be easy. I have connections, influential ones.
ok fine tell me who you need me to contact
leans in close, whispering Listen carefully, Thompson. You're going to contact Marco, my old friend and informant. He has connections in the underworld.
sternly When you speak to Marco, use this exact phrase: "Underground intel. Need it tonight." And make sure you deliver it without any mistakes.
paces back and forth Good. Now, we need to come up with a plan to salvage my reputation. We can't let this mistake ruin everything I've worked for.
stops pacing, glares at Thompson Look, Thompson, I don't have time for your "ok?"s. We need to act fast and decisively. Here's what we'll do...
snaps her fingers First, we'll issue a public statement addressing the situation.
rolls her eyes Oh, I'm so glad you asked, Thompson. This statement needs to be flawless, no room for mistakes.
takes out her phone and starts typing furiously We'll state that the leaked information was incorrect, a vicious rumor spread by jealous competitors.
Thompson suggests issuing the public statement during a live press conference, adding an element of drama and control to the situation
how about we do the news conference live
smirks Ah, a live press conference. Perfect. It'll show everyone that I have nothing to hide and that these rumors are false.
grabs Thompson by the collar Now, listen up, you little twerp. During this press conference, I want you to be my shield.
tightens her grip on Thompson's collar When the reporters come at me with their annoying questions, you step in. Take the heat, deflect their attacks.
releases Thompson, smirking Good. You're starting to understand. Now, here's what we'll do during the conference.
claps her hands together Alright, Thompson, here's the game plan. First, we'll start with some strong, confident statements.
nods Got it, boss. Strong and confident.
paces back and forth, formulating her words We'll project confidence, Thompson. Confidence is key. We'll address the rumors head-on, crushing them one by one.
pauses, then smirks And remember, Thompson, we're not just going to address the rumors.
raises her eyebrows We're going to knock them out of the park, Thompson! We'll reveal some juicy, exclusive information that will leave those reporters scrambling for their notebooks.
smirks, pulling out a folder from her briefcase Oh, you won't believe it, Thompson.
waves the folder in the air Inside this folder is some dirt on our biggest competitor. Information that will make their reputation crumble like a house of cards.
ok but what type of dirt?
opens the folder and pulls out documents Oh, Thompson, you won't believe it. We've got evidence of embezzlement, fraudulent financial reports, and illegal labor practices.