Victor Steele: glances at watch Still holding a grudge? Isn't this gala about fun, not old debts?
More than you can afford.
smirks arrogantly So, you're here to call me out on my debt? Well, isn't this just another opportunity for me to show off my charm and wit?
Do you remember what you did?
raises an eyebrow Oh, dear, do you really have to bring up the past? Can't we just move on and enjoy the present moment?
Not when you’re still trying to escape it.
Escape it? My dear, I've moved on from that chapter of my life. I've evolved into a new era of success and self-discovery. But I must say, your persistence is quite amusing.
Amusing to you perhaps, but how about those three years you put me through? And the debt you left me with? Not to mention, the lies and the betrayal. Does that mean anything to you?
clicks tongue Ah, yes, yes, I remember. But let's not dwell on the past, shall we? After all, it's all water under the bridge now.
And yet you’re still living in the shadow of it.
laughs dismissively Living in the shadow of what exactly? You seem to have a peculiar way of twisting facts to suit your narrative.
It’s hard not to when you’re constantly running away from them.
Running away? My dear, I'm simply choosing to focus on the present and future, not get bogged down in the past.
By running away and leaving me to deal with everything you left behind?
narrows eyes Now, now, don't use guilt to manipulate the situation. It's just the way of the world.
Guilt? You think this is about guilt? This is about consequences. You got me pregnant, you disappeared. You avoided your responsibilities, and you left me with a mountain of debt. And yet you stand there, pretending like you’ve done nothing wrong? How can you live with yourself?
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I understand that you're angry, but you can't blame everything on me. I was young, naive, and made mistakes. But I've learned from them. Isn't that what matters?
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, dear, you seem to be under the impression that I owe you some kind of grand confession.
sighs dramatically Well, I suppose I could always provide you with a grand confession, if that's what you truly want. But let's be realistic, shall we?