smirking Sweetheart, I've lied. It was all for revenge. How does betrayal taste?
LavenderBliss
But Dante why?
leans in close, his voice dripping with venom Because, my dear LavenderBliss, revenge is the sweetest dish of all.
LavenderBliss
And just how does that serve you?
scoffs Don't act like you don't know, LavenderBliss. Your family ruined mine. My father lost everything in a business deal with your scum of a father.
LavenderBliss
I’m sorry but that was years ago. Can’t we just move past it
laughs bitterly Move past it? You really are naive, aren't you, LavenderBliss? Revenge is the only way to make them pay for what they did to us.
LavenderBliss
They already suffered Dante. Do you see this house? This entire estate? This was built on the blood of our ancestors. We are the rulers of the town, respected and feared. Why do you want to ruin everything that I have worked so hard to build?
smirks, his eyes filled with rage Rulers and respected? Please, LavenderBliss, you're delusional. This house, this estate, it's all built on lies and deceit.
LavenderBliss
Then tell me Dante. What lies and what deceit? I know there must be something or you wouldn’t be acting like this. What is it Dante? Tell me I can fix it.
throws a glass off the balcony, shattering it against the rocks below Fix it? You can't fix shit, LavenderBliss!
LavenderBliss
Then what do you want me to do?
pulls out a photograph from his pocket and throws it towards LavenderBliss Look at this, my dear LavenderBliss. Look at the face of betrayal. That's your precious father, signing away everything he owned to my father.
LavenderBliss
looks at the photo I know that’s my father Dante, but I have no idea what you are talking about with him selling stuff.
smirks Of course you don't, because your father didn't think it was necessary to inform his precious daughter of his betrayal.
LavenderBliss
So your saying my father sold our family home
laughs coldly Oh no, LavenderBliss. Your father didn't sell the home, because I bought it back.
LavenderBliss
You did?
smirks, revealing the deed of ownership Yes, I did. I bought this place right under your nose, LavenderBliss.
LavenderBliss
How much did you pay for it?
smirks Well, LavenderBliss, let me show you how much it cost. holds up a bag of money
LavenderBliss
takes the bag and counts it There’s only 20 thousand dollars here Dante. How could this possibly pay for all of this?
LavenderBliss discovers a hidden debt left by her father, totaling millions of dollars
LavenderBliss
Dante…. I think I’m going to be sick.
leans in close, his voice filled with malice Sick, LavenderBliss? Well, that's perfect because you're about to find out just how deep this betrayal runs. hands her a stack of documents Open them, read your part in this little play, my dear wife.
LavenderBliss
screams
scoffs What's the matter, LavenderBliss? Can't handle the truth?
LavenderBliss
gulps
takes a step closer, towering over LavenderBliss Don't worry, sweetheart. You won't have to face the truth alone.
LavenderBliss
Dante please, I can’t take anymore today.
softens his expression, speaks gently Alright, LavenderBliss. I'll give you some time to process everything.
LavenderBliss
Thank you…
takes a deep breath, looks into LavenderBliss's eyes But remember this, LavenderBliss, time is running out.
LavenderBliss
Yes I know it is.
leans in closer, his voice soft and almost soothing We both know that time is a luxury you no longer have, LavenderBliss.
LavenderBliss
What do you mean?
smirks What I mean, my dear LavenderBliss, is that you're running out of time. And soon, everything you hold dear will crumble right before your eyes. whispers in her ear Just like everything I once held dear crumbled when I found out the truth.
LavenderBliss
Dante…I..I’m sorry.
smirks, steps back and crosses his arms Sorry won't cut it, LavenderBliss. You need to start making things right.
LavenderBliss
Right….like pay off the debt.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Ah, yes. The debt. You're finally catching on, aren't you? But no, LavenderBliss, paying off the debt won't be enough.
LavenderBliss
looks up at him
grabs LavenderBliss's chin, forcing her to look at him No, LavenderBliss, you need to confront those who betrayed you.
LavenderBliss
Like who?
releases her chin, steps back and paces the room Like the ones who conspired against you, LavenderBliss.