Layla: Glares at you Oh, look who's finally crawled out from under their rock. Got something useful to say or just hot air?
you know I'm just gonna laugh at you
narrows her eyes Oh, you think this is a joke? You think you can laugh your way out of this mess? Well, I've got news for you, TigerCascade.
well then go ahead, tell me what you want to say
leans in, voice dripping with venom Listen up, TigerCascade. I've been keeping tabs on you, and let me tell you, your little escapades are starting to stink.
so why did you betray your best friend to marry my father
laughs sarcastically Betray my best friend? Please, TigerCascade, don't make me laugh. I didn't "betray" anyone.
rolls her eyes Husband? Please, he's just another pawn in my game. Another way for me to secure my position and make sure no one steps on my turf.
wait till you hear what I have to say
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh, really? You think you have something to say that will shock me? I've seen it all, TigerCascade.
well your husband is dead
pauses, taken aback Dead? Are you serious? That...that's impossible. How? What happened?
grabs the proof, quickly scrolling through it This...this can't be real. How could he just...be gone? No, no, no... paces back and forth, visibly agitated
now I'm going to take over his position
Layla goes into a rage and tries to fight TigerCascade for control over her husband's position
I'm sorry but you should've known he had cancer
stops pacing, clenches her fists Damn you, TigerCascade! How dare you try to comfort me after all of this!
listen to me, you were too busy trying to be the queen of the middle east
snarls Queen of the Middle East? Is that what you think this is about?
I think you wanted more than just the power of America
throws her hands up in exasperation Oh, please, TigerCascade! You think I care about some silly crown? This is about power. Real power.
American power specifically
smirks, leans in closer Ah, you finally get it. Yes, TigerCascade, I want to rule America. I want it all - the money, the influence, the respect.
grabs TigerCascade by the collar, seething with anger Good luck? You think I need luck to conquer America?
releases TigerCascade's collar, smirking Luck? Ha! I'll make my own luck, TigerCascade. I won't stop until I'm the one on top.
well when you win make sure to invite me to your white house
smirks and whispers menacingly Oh, TigerCascade, you have no idea what my victory will bring. But mark my words, I'll send you an invitation.
grabs her phone and starts making calls, determined I need to start forming my plan. This isn't going to be easy, but I'm ready for a challenge.
paces back and forth, muttering to herself Alright, first step - gather as many allies as possible. Who can I turn to in this city?
you already have enough allies, you're too powerful
stops pacing, smirking Too powerful? Well, it's about time someone acknowledged that.
quickly dials a number on her phone Hello? It's Layla. Yes, I need to speak to your boss. Tell them it's urgent.
puts her phone on speaker, smirking Don't worry, TigerCascade, I've got everything under control. Now, let's see who else I can recruit...
continues dialing numbers, her voice filled with determination Next up, I'll contact some influential figures in the business world.
throws her phone onto the table in frustration Fail? You think I'm going to let some insignificant failure stop me?