Episode 4
Carter Mansion – Eliana’s Room
Eliana Carter
Ugh… what the hell? Why is my phone—
Eliana Carter
WHAT. THE. HELL?!
Her eyes widen. Video playing on loop – drunk, dancing wildly in a bar, a blurred kiss with Aaric Hale.
Eliana Carter
No no no no! WHO POSTED THIS?!
Door bursts open. Mr. Carter storms in with Mrs. Carter behind him
Dominic Carter
“Is this how we raised you, Eliana?!”
Celeste Carter
“You’ve shamed this family!”
Eliana Carter
I don’t even remember any of this… I didn’t post it...(holding back tears)
Dorian rushes in, pulling Eliana into a hug.
Dorian Carter
Hey... breathe, Elie. We’ll fix this.(softly)
Gianna entering, breathless
Gianna Marino
Eliana... your account...
Eliana Carter
What about it?!(snaps)
Gianna Marino
The video... it was uploaded from your account.
Eliana Carter
What?! But... how?! I never—
Dorian suddenly remembers last evening when Aaric dropped Gianna.
Dorian Carter
Gianna... give me your phone.(coldly)
Dorian Carter
Just give your DAM PHONE (yelled)
Gianna Marino
Dorian, I didn’t—
Dorian Carter
Give it Now. I dont want to repeat
Gianna hesitates, then hands it over. Dorian checks. Eliana’s account is logged in.
Dorian Carter
How convenient. Eliana never shares her passwords.
Gianna Marino
I didn’t do it! I swear! I used to help her post videos, that’s all! I was going to post something today but—(panicked)
Dorian Carter
Save it. You’re Aaric’s girlfriend... right?(cutting her off)
Gianna Marino
It wasn’t me, Dorian! Please—
Eliana Carter
How could you... I trusted you with everything...( teary eyes)
Gianna Marino
Elie... you believe me, right? I swear I—
THUD
Eliana slaps her, hard.
Eliana Carter
I can’t even look at you... My life is ruined... You betrayed me. My brother was right. I should’ve stayed away from you.( voice shaking )
Gianna stares, stunned, tears falling. The silence is deafening.
Celeste Carter
Get out. Now.
Dominic Carter
Before we call security.
Dorian grabs Gianna’s arm. His face unreadable.
Dorian Carter
You never deserved to be the part of us ..
Gianna Marino
Please don’t do this...(whispers)
Dorian Carter
I don’t want to see your face again.(coldly)
He throws open the door and pushes her out. She stumbles, falling hard on the cold marble floor
Door slams shut behind her.
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