leaning in with a sly smile "You ever wonder why we're together, darling?
For love, Sebastian? Is that not enough?
laughs sarcastically Love? Oh, how naive you are, my dear Resteeda. Love has nothing to do with us being together. It was all a ruse, a facade.
No! You never told me about this! What the hell is going on?
leans back, crossing arms You think you were the one who did all the investigating when we first met?
And what did you find out? That I’m connected to this family somehow? How long have you known?
smirks sinisterly Oh, Resteeda, darling, it wasn't just about your connections to this family. It was about the power they hold.
leans in closer, eyes gleaming with malicious intent Yes, power. And I needed access to that power. So, I made a little deal.
narrows eyes A deal with the devil himself. In exchange for immortality and unimaginable power, I had to secure a wife from the enemy lineage.
Me? But why me specifically?
leans even closer, voice dripping with venom Because, my dear Resteeda, you are the key to unlocking everything.
Unlocking what? What are you trying to accomplish with this marriage?
grinning wickedly My dear Resteeda, by marrying you, I gained control over your family's assets, their influence, and their legacy.
And now… you’re telling me that I played right into your hands?
chuckles darkly Oh, Resteeda, my sweet puppet, you played right into my hands perfectly.
Puppet… so that’s what I am. I kick him hard and storm off, heading for the front door
grabs Resteeda's arm, pulling her back forcefully Oh, no, my dear. You're not going anywhere just yet.
tightens his grip, leaning in close to Resteeda's face You really think you can just walk away from me, darling? Think again.
smirks sinisterly Oh, Resteeda, darling, your father is safe... for now. But if you try to escape me again, he'll be the first to suffer.
let go of me… or else your going to lose something very important.
laughs mockingly Oh, Resteeda, darling, you truly believe you have the upper hand?
grins maliciously Please? That's a word I haven't heard in a long time, my dear Resteeda. But I'm afraid it won't save you now.
If you love power so much… then take it.. just not from me.
narrows his eyes, a sinister smile playing on his lips Love? Oh, Resteeda, you still don't understand, do you? Love has nothing to do with this.
With a steely determination in her eyes Then let's end this charade, Sebastian. If love doesn't matter to you, then what does?
pauses, a flicker of hesitation in his eyes Control, Resteeda. Control is what matters to me. And I have control now.
Just give me my ring back and I’ll leave peacefully
smirks triumphantly, releases Resteeda's arm Ah, my dear Resteeda, I knew you would come around. But I'm afraid I can't give you back your ring just yet.
leans in close, whispering Because, my dear Resteeda, that ring signifies our bond. Our connection. And I'm not ready to let go just yet.
smirks sinisterly Your father, Resteeda, is waiting for you in the basement. Shall we go fetch him together?