Victoria Frost: taps fingers I want to marry you.
leans forward, maintaining eye contact Look, Vargas, I'm not one for beating around the bush. We need to discuss your future with the company.
straightens up, hands clasped on the desk Good. Now, listen carefully. The merger with our parent company is creating some complications.
pauses, assessing Vargas' reaction There are some employees who will be affected by the restructuring.
narrows eyes And what do you mean by that, Vargas? Do you have something to hide?
No. I've been training someone to take my place.
crosses arms, tapping her fingers impatiently Very well, Vargas. If you have indeed been preparing someone to take your place, then prove it.
Sure thing boss. Here's the company's future leader.
raises an eyebrow, leaning back in her chair Interesting. I'll definitely want to meet this potential successor. Bring them to my office immediately.
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Alright, Vargas. Show me this successor you've been training. I want to see if they're worth my time.
Vargas brings in the trainee for evaluation
studies the trainee intently So, you're the hotshot Vargas has been training. Impressive, I must say. But let's see if you can handle the pressure.
Boss, if you need any proof of his capabilities, feel free to evaluate him yourself.
stands up and walks around the trainee, scrutinizing their posture and demeanor Alright, let's see what you've got.
The trainee gives a respectful nod to Victoria
During the evaluation, Victoria Frost discovers that the trainee has been involved in illegal activities
Damn. That's rough, but I can't say I'm surprised.
narrows her eyes and crosses her arms Well, well, Vargas. Looks like we have ourselves a little criminal here, don't we?
Vargas looks at the trainee You didn't think you could escape your past, did you?
leans in close, voice dripping with disdain You think you can hide your dirty secrets from me, Vargas?
Vargas smirks This is news?
slams her hand on the desk, voice filled with anger Enough with the smugness, Vargas!
Alright, alright. No need to get your panties in a twist.
takes a deep breath, regaining composure Look, Vargas, I don't have time for your games. We need to address this issue immediately.
straightens her tie and speaks with determination First, we contain this situation before it spirals out of control.
taps her fingers on the desk, thinking We need to gather evidence of the trainee's illegal activities.
Vargas nods I'll start by pulling the necessary strings. You handle the paperwork.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, Vargas. Let's start by listing down all the possible witnesses to the trainee's illegal activities.
Vargas takes out his phone and starts dialing I'll get our private investigators on it. And inform the board members about the situation discreetly.
scribbles furiously in her notebook Good. We need to act swiftly and discreetly. Now, let's compile a list of potential evidence: police records, financial documents, witness statements...