Elara: "You... why'd you do it? Betray your own sister, huh?"
Victoria
W-what are you talking about?!
steps closer, eyes blazing Don't play dumb, Victoria! You know exactly what I'm talking about!
Victoria
What are you saying?
grabs Victoria's arm tightly You trapped me in this damn marriage, didn't you? You sold me off like I was some kind of prize to be won!
Victoria
No, I didn't, Elara. You're getting this all wrong!
snarls Don't you dare lie to me, Victoria! I've seen the documents, I've talked to the people involved! They confirmed it, and you know damn well what they said!
Victoria
I don't know what you're talking about, I swear!
releases Victoria's arm, taking a step back Fine, keep playing dumb then. But remember this, Victoria: I will find out the truth, and when I do, you'll regret ever crossing me.
Victoria
I swear on everything, Elara, I didn't do it! You know how much I love you, why would I betray you like that?
narrows her eyes, voice filled with anger Love? Do you even know the meaning of that word, Victoria? After everything you've done, do you think love can make up for your betrayal?
Victoria
Why would I want to hurt you, Elara? We're sisters, we're supposed to support each other!
takes a deep breath, calming herself Maybe you think being sisters gives you the right to manipulate me, to sell me off like I was some kind of property.
Victoria
I never tried to control you, Elara. You always had the power to choose your own path.
pauses, her expression softening slightly Fine, maybe there's another reason behind your betrayal.
Victoria
You want to know?
Victoria reveals a dark secret that she had been hiding
Victoria
I was desperate. I needed money to save our parents, but I didn't know where to get it. So... I made a deal with a shady fae businessman. He promised to clear our debts and help us heal if I helped him find you a rich husband.
gazes at Victoria with a mix of disbelief and understanding So, you were desperate, huh?
Victoria
Yes, Elara, I was. We were on the brink of ruin, and I thought it was the only way to save our family.
softens her tone, placing a hand on Victoria's shoulder I understand desperation, Victoria.
Victoria
... I really didn't have a choice, Elara.
squeezes Victoria's shoulder gently I may not forgive you easily, Victoria, but I understand the depth of your despair.
Victoria
Thank you, Elara. That means a lot to me.
withdraws her hand, a determined look in her eyes But understand this, Victoria.
Victoria
Yes, Elara?
We need to fix this mess. We need to find a way to undo the damage that's been done. I won't let our family's legacy be ruined by this betrayal.
Victoria
I agree, Elara. We'll figure this out together.
paces back and forth, thinking Alright, Victoria, we need to gather as much information as possible. We need to find out who this fae businessman is and what leverage he has over us.