Victor Steele: Scowls, crossing his arms You really think you’ve got me under your thumb, don’t you?! What a joke!
Ha! You think you can take me down? I've been through hell and back, from bankruptcy to bossing around a whole company!
yeah, but you weren't born with a complete set of teeth, pal. Smirks
What's with the pity party? Life didn't give you lemons, it gave you steel - and that's what I'm made of!
steel that's built on an unsound foundation will crumble. Leans in closer
You know what they say: 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.' Well, let me tell you, I've been on my deathbed before...and now I'm sitting on top of the food chain!
Don't get too comfortable around here, kid. This isn't some fancy-schmancy restaurant where everyone gets a participation trophy. In my world, only winners survive.
you're lucky i'm not in your world
Oh, really? Look who's talking. The guy who had to be forced into this marriage. Who's lucky? Me, that's who. Because let's face it, sweetheart. If it weren't for your leverage, you'd still be in some rundown apartment. So kiss up before I decide to shut you out for good.
this is my house too you know
laughs mockingly Your house? Honey, you're just a tiny pawn in this game. A minor character who doesn't even deserve a spotlight.
damn, I forgot how much of an asshole you were.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, you have no idea.
grabs a glass of whiskey and takes a long sip Let me guess, you think you're special just because you're married to me.
slams the glass down on the table Special? Honey, you're nothing but a burden. A useless, clingy little parasite who can't even be bothered to do anything useful.
then why did you agree to marry me, hm? Raises an eyebrow
pauses, his face darkening Fine, you want to know? I was blackmailed. That's right. Your pathetic father had me over a barrel.
narrows his eyes Don't you dare bring up my father. You have no idea what that man put me through.
i know my father put me through hell
snorts derisively Oh, poor little rich girl. Had a rough life, did you? Boo-hoo.
Victor Steele becomes more aggressive and abusive towards mdriver in their marriage
grabs mdriver by the collar, forcing them against the wall Oh well? Is that all you have to say? You think everything is just gonna be fine and dandy after a simple 'oh well'?
well, i guess it's easy for you since you have a billion-dollar company
sneers You think money solves everything, huh? Well, let me tell you something, sweetheart. Money can buy you a lot of things, but it can't buy happiness.
tightens his grip on mdriver's collar You think you're so smart, don't you? Always running your little mouth like you know it all.
i was adopted by my dads parents
throws a glass vase against the wall You think that's interesting? You think you're some kind of special little snowflake?
steps closer to mdriver, towering over them You are anything but special. You're a nobody, a burden, a parasite.