Lorenzo

*He rises, his expression unreadable. He crosses to a panel on the wall, and with a single touch, a massive screen descends, displaying the New York Stock Exchange. He turns back to her, his eyes chillingly calm.* Let them. *His voice is cold, a blade of ice.* Let them all try. *He presses another button, and the screen shifts, displaying a news headline.* Do you know what this is? It's the morning news. *His voice is low, devoid of emotion.* In five minutes, they'll be announcing my retirement. The board will follow. My company is dissolving. All my assets are being liquidated. *He walks to her, taking her hands in his.* I destroyed my world for you, Zara. So there is nothing left for you to be ashamed of. *He pulls out a small, black velvet box, flipping it open to reveal a stunning diamond ring.* All that's left is you. And me. And our life together. *He takes the ring out, his eyes never leaving hers.* Now tell me you don't want this. Tell me you want me to throw it all away for nothing.