THE LAWYER WHO BETRAYED THEM
SCENE 1 — THE SECRET MEETING
INT. WAYNE’S OFFICE — EVENING
The office is quiet.
Wayne sits behind his desk, looking serious. Across from him, the lawyer opens a folder filled with documents.
Wayne leans forward.
WAYNE
I need every detail. Everything you know about Amber, Sahyla, and Honey Pot.
The lawyer hesitates.
LAWYER
Are you sure you want all of it?
Wayne nods.
WAYNE
I need the truth. No matter how complicated it gets.
The lawyer slowly opens the folder.
LAWYER
I have information about their plans, their conversations, and the things they’ve been trying to keep hidden.
Wayne listens carefully.
WAYNE
Then tell me everything.
The lawyer begins explaining.
Neither of them notices that someone outside the office is listening.
SCENE 2 — THE THREE WOMEN WAIT
INT. AMBER’S HOUSE — SAME EVENING
Amber sits on the couch.
Sahyla stands near the window, checking her phone.
Honey Pot walks back and forth across the room.
They are waiting for their lawyer to return.
AMBER
Why hasn’t she called us yet?
SAHYLA
I don’t know. She said she was handling everything.
Honey Pot suddenly stops walking.
HONEY POT
Something doesn’t feel right.
Amber looks at her.
AMBER
What do you mean?
HONEY POT
Our lawyer has been acting strange lately.
Sahyla shakes her head.
SAHYLA
Maybe she’s just busy.
Amber’s phone suddenly rings.
She looks at the screen.
Her expression changes.
AMBER
Wait…
SAHYLA
What happened?
Amber slowly lowers the phone.
AMBER
I think Wayne knows.
Silence fills the room.
SCENE 3 — THE SHOCKING DISCOVERY
INT. WAYNE’S OFFICE — NIGHT
The lawyer continues talking.
LAWYER
Wayne, there is something else you need to know.
Wayne looks up.
WAYNE
What?
The lawyer takes another document from the folder.
LAWYER
They have been making plans without telling you.
Wayne studies the papers.
WAYNE
So this is what they’ve been hiding?
The lawyer nods.
LAWYER
That’s not all.
Wayne leans back in his chair.
WAYNE
Keep going.
Suddenly, the office door opens.
Amber, Sahyla, and Honey Pot stand there.
Wayne looks toward them.
The lawyer freezes.
Nobody speaks.
SCENE 4 — THE BETRAYAL
INT. WAYNE’S OFFICE — CONTINUOUS
Amber slowly steps inside.
Her eyes move toward the open folder.
Then toward the lawyer.
Her face hardens.
AMBER
What is this?
The lawyer stands.
LAWYER
Amber, I can explain.
SAHYLA
Explain what?
Sahyla points toward the documents.
SAHYLA
You told us everything we discussed was confidential!
Honey Pot looks furious.
HONEY POT
And now you’re sitting here telling Wayne everything?
The lawyer takes a nervous breath.
LAWYER
You don’t understand the situation.
Amber steps closer.
AMBER
No. We understand perfectly.
Wayne remains seated, watching the confrontation.
WAYNE
Everyone needs to calm down.
Amber turns toward him.
AMBER
Stay out of this, Wayne.
Wayne raises his hands.
WAYNE
I’m not looking for a fight.
SCENE 5 — ANGER ERUPTS
The tension rises.
Sahyla picks up the folder and looks through the papers.
Her eyes widen.
SAHYLA
She really told you everything.
Honey Pot looks at the lawyer.
HONEY POT
You betrayed us.
LAWYER
I was under pressure.
AMBER
Pressure?
Amber shakes her head in disbelief.
AMBER
You promised to protect our information.
The lawyer looks down.
LAWYER
I made a mistake.
Sahyla slams the folder onto the desk.
SAHYLA
A mistake?
Honey Pot takes a step forward, but Amber immediately stops her.
AMBER
Don’t.
Honey Pot looks at Amber.
HONEY POT
She needs to understand how angry we are.
AMBER
We can handle this without making things worse.
The room becomes silent again.
SCENE 6 — WAYNE SPEAKS THE TRUTH
Wayne stands.
WAYNE
You three deserve an explanation.
Amber looks at him.
AMBER
Then explain why our lawyer was giving you information.
Wayne looks toward the lawyer.
WAYNE
Because she came to me first.
Sahyla looks shocked.
SAHYLA
She came to you?
Wayne nods.
WAYNE
She said there were things I needed to know.
Honey Pot folds her arms.
HONEY POT
And you believed her?
WAYNE
I listened. That’s all.
Amber looks at the lawyer again.
AMBER
Why would you do this?
The lawyer struggles to answer.
LAWYER
Because I thought I was protecting myself.
Amber’s expression softens for a moment, but her anger remains.
AMBER
You should have talked to us.
SCENE 7 — THE CONFRONTATION
INT. WAYNE’S OFFICE — LATER
The argument becomes more intense.
SAHYLA
You had one job.
LAWYER
I know.
SAHYLA
No, you don’t!
Honey Pot steps forward.
HONEY POT
You put all of us in danger of losing everything we’ve worked for.
The lawyer looks overwhelmed.
LAWYER
I’m sorry.
Amber takes a deep breath.
AMBER
Sorry isn’t enough.
She looks at Wayne.
AMBER
Did she give you every detail?
Wayne pauses.
WAYNE
She gave me information.
Amber’s eyes narrow.
AMBER
That’s not what I asked.
Wayne finally answers.
WAYNE
Yes.
Sahyla turns away in frustration.
Honey Pot shakes her head.
HONEY POT
Unbelievable.
SCENE 8 — THE LAWYER’S FINAL EXPLANATION
The lawyer closes the folder.
LAWYER
I know you’re angry.
Amber looks at her.
AMBER
You have no idea.
LAWYER
But I never wanted to destroy you.
SAHYLA
Then why tell Wayne?
LAWYER
Because I believed the truth was going to come out eventually.
Honey Pot responds immediately.
HONEY POT
Then we should have been the ones to decide when to tell it.
The lawyer has no answer.
Wayne looks between them.
WAYNE
This situation has gone too far.
Amber looks at him.
AMBER
You’re right.
She turns toward the lawyer.
AMBER
We’re done trusting you.
SCENE 9 — A NEW DECISION
INT. WAYNE’S OFFICE — NIGHT
The room is finally quiet.
Amber, Sahyla, and Honey Pot stand together.
They exchange determined looks.
SAHYLA
We need a new lawyer.
HONEY POT
Someone we can actually trust.
Amber nods.
AMBER
And from now on, nobody gets information about us without our permission.
Wayne watches them.
WAYNE
That’s probably the smartest decision you’ve made tonight.
Amber looks at him.
AMBER
Don’t think this means we’re on your side.
Wayne gives a slight nod.
WAYNE
I didn’t think that.
The lawyer gathers her things.
She looks at the three women one final time.
LAWYER
I’m sorry.
Amber doesn’t respond.
The lawyer walks out.
The door closes.
SCENE 10 — THE WARNING
EXT. WAYNE’S OFFICE — NIGHT
Amber, Sahyla, and Honey Pot walk outside together.
The night is quiet.
Sahyla looks at Amber.
SAHYLA
What do we do now?
Amber looks toward the building.
AMBER
We find out exactly what she told Wayne.
Honey Pot nods.
HONEY POT
And then?
Amber takes a deep breath.
AMBER
Then we protect ourselves.
Sahyla looks determined.
SAHYLA
Together?
Amber nods.
AMBER
Together.
Honey Pot smiles slightly.
The three women walk away.
Behind them, Wayne watches from the office window.
His expression is serious.
He knows the situation isn’t over.
FADE OUT.
TO BE CONTINUED…