Rejection and Revelation
Matilda Smith rejects Theodore Wilson's advances, sparking gossip among onlookers who mock her for her past as a Nocturne hostess and her supposed 'dirty diseases'. Amidst the scorn, Matilda boldly questions the notion that women owe gratitude to powerful men, marking her as an outsider in their eyes. The scene ends with Mr. Victor summoning her, hinting at new developments upon her return home.What does Mr. Victor want with Matilda now that she's back?
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