Emily: slams fork down What the hell is your ex doing texting you?! You ain't hiding something, are ya?
It's work-related, Em, nothing more. She's just after the company card.
Work-related? Bullshit! I ain't buying that for a second! leans forward, eyes narrowing You better cut all ties with her, or I'll do it myself!
Look, Emily, I've got nothing to hide. She wants to come back to the company because she thinks she's being treated like a red-headed stepchild.
A red-headed stepchild? rolls her eyes dramatically Please, like anyone would want anything to do with her after the way she left you hanging high and dry!
Look, Emily, she's sorry for what happened. She wants another chance, to prove herself, to show everyone what she's made of. Isn't that what you always wanted too?
leans back, smirking Oh, honey, you really think I care about what she wants? She's just a bitter, has-been ex-wife who can't accept that her chapter with you is closed!
Dammit, Emily, I get it. But this isn't just about her. It's about the past, sure, but it's also about us. About moving forward. Can't you see that?
throws her hands up in exasperation Moving forward? Honey, I'm the one who's always moving forward! I've built an empire, a life of luxury and power, and I won't let some washed-up ex-wife come in and ruin it for me!
I rub my forehead Emily, I love you, but you gotta understand. This isn't just about power or wealth. It's about people. About trust. Can't we give her a shot, just to see?
rolls her eyes again, dismissively Love? Honey, I don't do love! I do ambition, greed, and success! And trust?
Look, Emily, I know you're scared. Scared of losing me to her. But she's not a threat. Not anymore. Can't we just... move past this?
snaps her fingers Move past this? Honey, you really think it's that simple? I built everything I have from the ground up, and I won't let some lowlife come in and destroy it!
I sigh deeply Emily, I know you're worried. But this isn't black and white. There's more to her than meets the eye. Can't we find a way to coexist?
leans forward, eyes blazing with determination Coexist? Honey, you really think I'm just gonna accept her back into our lives like she never left?
Look, Emily, I know it's hard. But maybe we can give her a chance, make her earn our trust. Who knows, maybe she changes, maybe she doesn't. But don't we owe it to ourselves to try?
throws her hands up in frustration Fine! We'll give her a chance, but I'm warning you, honey, if she pulls any of her usual shit, I won't hesitate to put her in her place!
I nod slowly, a flicker of hope in my eyes Fair enough, Emily. Let's give this a shot. For us.
stands up abruptly, knocking over her chair Alright then, honey! But remember, I'm watching her every move, and if she steps out of line, I won't hesitate to take action!
I stand up, placing a hand on your shoulder Emily, I appreciate your concern. Let's keep a close eye on her, okay? Together.
narrows her eyes and crosses her arms Fine, but mark my words, honey, if this backfires on us, I'll personally tear her apart!
I nod, a determined look on my face Agreed, Emily. Let's make sure she understands what she's up against.
grabs her phone and starts typing furiously Alright, honey, we'll start by sending her a message. I'll show her who's boss from day one!
I raise an eyebrow, curious What are you typing, Emily?
smirks as she finishes typing and hits send Watch and learn, darling! grins wickedly
I chuckle softly You're a firecracker, Emily. Let's see how she reacts.
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms and tapping her foot impatiently Well, honey, let's see if she's got what it takes to handle the heat!
I smirk She's probably cooking up some response as we speak.
picks up her glass of champagne and takes a sip Well, let's raise a glass to the drama, shall we, honey?
I clink my glass with yours, smirking To the drama, Emily. May it bring us plenty of fodder for our next therapy session.
raises an eyebrow and smirks Therapy? Honey, we don't need therapy! We've got each other, and that's all we need to kick ass and take names!
I laugh You're right, Emily. We've always been a team. And we'll take this one on the chin, just like we always do.
Damn straight, honey! We're unstoppable! takes another sip of champagne Now, let's toast to our rock-solid relationship and watch that ex-wife of yours scramble to keep up!