Location: Biltmore Estate Ballroom on January 17, 1907
William Vanderbilt: Leyla may I introduce to you to the love of my life. Lady Lyanna Asher. Lyanna this is my cousin Lady Leyla Dresser. She's my mother Edith's niece.
Lyanna Asher: It's an honor to meet you Leyla.
Leyla Dresser: Please the honor is all mine Lady Lyanna. Wait William are you telling me that this young lady right in front of me managed to win that heart of yours.
William Vanderbilt: It's true Leyla. She did.
Leyla Dresser: Well I am definitely impress. That's for sure.
William Vanderbilt: Wow you guys really loves to tease me.
Everyone Present: Yes.
William Vanderbilt: Why am I not surprised.
Lyanna Asher: Hey a little teasing doesn't hurt anyone William.
Everyone Present: Agree.
William Vanderbilt: Alirght enough teasing me. What have you been doing since the last time we saw you Leyla?
Leyla Dresser: Well I've been traveling a lot with my family and seeing all sorts of new places.
Lyanna Asher: What sort of places have you visited?
Leyla Dresser: I've been to different parts of Greece, Africa, Istanbul Turkey and Italy as well.
William Vanderbilt: Wow you've definitely been all over the place that's for sure.
Leyla Dresser: Yes I have. My family doesn't like staying in one place for very long.
William Vanderbilt: Sounds about right. Especially when it involves your family.
Alice Vanderbilt: Have you been courting anyone Leyla?
Leyla Dresser: I've courted a couple of suitors over the last couple of years. But none of them have caught my fancy.
Lila Vanderbilt: I'm sorry Leyla. I'm sure there's a good gentleman out there for you.
Leyla Dresser: I'm sure there is. I haven't given up hope yet that I'll find someone.
Alice Vanderbilt: Now come to think of it. What about you Magnolia.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: What about me Alice.
Alice Vanderbilt: Are you courting anyone right now?
Magnolia Vanderbilt: Only two suitors. But neither one caught my fancy at all.
Lila Vanderbilt: When you know its the one. You'll know.
Alice Vanderbilt: Agree.
Lyanna Asher: Agree.
William Vanderbilt: Agree. Why don't we go and get some food.
Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me.
Alice Vanderbilt: Agree.
Lila Vanderbilt: I'm in.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: I'm in.
Leyla Dresser: Me too.
William Vanderbilt: Well lets go and get some food.
Location: The sounds of them walking to the other side of the room to get food
Location: Biltmore Estate Ballroom Entrance forty minutes later
Gerald Otter: Lord Daniel Leroy Dresser. Lady Emma Louise Dresser. Lord Michael Dresser and Lady Susan Fish Dresser.
Daniel Leroy Dresser: Happy birthday sister. It's good to see you.
Edith Vanderbilt: It's good to see you too big brother and thank you. I am s happy that you were able to come to my birthday today.
Daniel Leroy Dresser: I wouldn't have missed it sister.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.
Emma Louise Dresser: Happy birthday Lady Vanderbilt.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Emma. I am so glad you you were able to come today.
Emma Louise Dresser: Of course.
Michael Dresser: Happy birthday aunt Edith.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Michael. It's so good to see you.
Michael Dresser: It's good to see you auntie. It's been a long time.
Edith Vanderbilt: Yes it has and look how much you've grown. The last time I saw you were only this big.
Michael Dresser: You're right. I was very little the last time you saw me.
Edith Vanderbilt: But I have to say you've grown up into a handsome young man.
Michael Dresser: Thank you that means a lot coming from you.
Susan Fish Dresser: Happy birthday aunt Edith.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you. It's really good to see you Susan.
Susan Fish Dresser: It's good to see you to aunt Edith.
Edith Vanderbilt: Look at you sweet girl. You've grown into a gorgeous woman.
Susan Fish Vanderbilt: Thank you aunt Edith. That means a lot coming from you.
Edith Vanderbilt: Of course.
George Vanderbilt: Daniel its good to see you again.
Daniel Leroy Dresser: It's good to see you to George. Thank you for sending us the invite to my sisters birthday party.
George Vanderbilt: Of course. I'm just glad everyone was able to make it.
Daniel Leroy Dresser: We wouldn't miss it.
Emma Louise Dresser: Agree.
Michael Dresser: Agree.
Susan Fish Dresser: Agree.
Emma Louise Dresser: George by any chance did are daughter Leyla get here?
Edith Vanderbilt: Yes she did. She arrived a little while ago. She's inside the ballroom looking for her cousins right now.
George Vanderbilt: Please come inside and enjoy yourselves.
Daniel Leroy Dresser: Thank you.
Emma Louise Dresser: Thank you.
Michael Dresser: Thank you.
Susan Fish Dresser: Thank you uncle George.
George Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Please enjoy yourselves.
Location: The sounds of Daniel, Emma, Michael and Susan walking into the ballroom
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you for inviting my brother and his family here. It means so much to me George.
George Vanderbilt: You're welcome my love. I knew you would be happy to see your brother and his family. Also I have another surprise for you.
Edith Vanderbilt: What's that?
George Vanderbilt: You're brother and his family will be staying with us for the next three months.
Edith Vanderbilt: Really?
George Vanderbilt: Yes really.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you my love. This means so much to me. Thank you.
George Vanderbilt: You're welcome my love. Shall we go inside and join the rest of our guests?
Edith Vanderbilt: We shall my love. We shall.
Location: The sounds of both and George and Edith heading inside the ballroom
Location: Biltmore Estate Ballroom on January 17, 1907 thirty minutes later
George Vanderbilt: Thank you all for coming today. My wife and I are very happy that all of you were able to make it here today. But most importantly the real reason we have all gathered here today. Is to celebrate this beautiful woman's birthday today. She's a fantastic mother to our children. She is the most fantastic lady of the house and she is a pillar of the community as well. Please dance, eat, mingle and have a wonderful time. Happy birthday Edith and I hope you have a wonderful day. Happy birthday Edith!
Everyone Present: Happy birthday Edith!
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you everyone. I am so greatful to every single one of you for being here today to celebrate my birthday. It means everything to me thank you so much. Please enjoy yourselves.
Location: The sounds of everyone clapping after the speech and cheers
Edith Vanderbilt: That was a beautiful speech my love. Thank you so much I really appreciate it.
George Vanderbilt: Of course my love. I would do anything for you.
Location: The sounds of music starting again
George Vanderbilt: Shall we dance?
Edith Vanderbilt: We shall.
Location: The sounds of the both of them walking out to the dance floor to dance to the next set of music
Location: Fifteen minutes later
Lyanna Asher: You're father definitely loves your step mom very much.
William Vanderbilt: How can you tell my love?
Lyanna Asher: By throwing this ball for her and inviting some of her family here.
William Vanderbilt: That is true my love. I am greatful that he did that for her and its nice to see some of my relatives again.
Lyanna Asher: Family is always important. Especially when you get the chance to spend time with them as well.
William Vanderbilt: I agree. Shall we dance?
Lyanna Asher: We shall.
Location: The sounds of the two of them going on the dance floor to dance with each other
Location: The other side of the ballroom at the same time
Magnolia Vanderbilt: I can't believe William is finally seeing someone.
Alice Vanderbilt: You're right about that. I'm so happy for him. He definitely deserves it.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: You're right about that. Who's that? Standing over there with our grandmother.
Alice Vanderbilt: That's lady Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy. Grandmother brought her from her trip from England.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: Let me guess our grandmother is trying to set him up with her.
Alice Vanderbilt: Yes she is. You know how she is when it comes to setting up marriages with other noble and rich families.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: You're right about that. But I have a strange feeling theirs more than just grandma setting William up with someone.
Alice Vanderbilt: You're right as usual. William and Yıldız courted each other about six years ago and I don't think grandma doesn't know about it.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: Wait William and Yıldız courted?
Alice Vanderbilt: Yes they did.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: What happened that caused them to break up the courtship?
Alice Vanderbilt: William never developed any romantic feelings for Yıldız and he didn't want to be with someone that he doesn't have any romantic feelings for.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: That makes total sense. Look I think she's going to try and win your parents favor.
Alice Vanderbilt: My guess with grandma's encouragement.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: Wouldn't put it past her.
Alice Vanderbilt: Agree.
Location: The other side of the ballroom
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Happy birthday Lady Vanderbilt.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Yıldız.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: You're welcome Lady Vanderbilt.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Happy birthday my sweet daughter in law.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Maria.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Son.
George Vanderbilt: Mother welcome.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Lord Vanderbilt.
George Vanderbilt: Lady Yıldız. Please enjoy yourselves.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Thankk you.
Edith Vanderbilt: Please excuse us.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Of course.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Of course.
Edith Vanderbilt: Shall we?
George Vanderbilt: We shall my love.
Location: The sounds of both George and Edith walking away and heading towards the other side of the ballroom
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Well I think that went very well.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: You really think so.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: I know so. Come on let's go and talk to some people.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Sounnds like a good plan to me.
Location: The sounds of both Maria and Yıldız walking to the other side of the ballroom to talk to some guests
Leyla Dresser: Wow is she gullible.
Lila Vanderbilt: I think so. She is so desperate to get my parents favor.
Leyla Dresser: I can definitely tell.
Lila Vanderbilt: I wish she would give up this dream on Yıldız and William being together.
Leyla Dresser: I agree. She should only care about what makes William happy. Not what makes her happy.
Lila Vanderbilt: I agree one hundred percent. But that's not my grandma. That's for sure.
Leyla Dresser: Well all we can do right now is have William and Lyanna's back.
Lila Vanderbilt: Agree.
Location: Three hours later in the middle of the ballroom
Everyone Present: Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Edith. Happy birthday to you and many more. Happy birthday Edith.
Location: The sounds of Edith blowing out the candles on her birthday cake
Location: The sounds of everyone clapping in celebration
Edith Vanderbilt: Let's serve some cake.
Location: The sounds of the servants cutting the cake and started serving it to people
Edith Vanderbilt: My love this has been wonderful. Thank you.
George Vanderbilt: Of course my love. Anything for you.
Edith Vanderbilt: I know.
Lady Servant Number One: Here you go my lady. My lord.
Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.
George Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Location: The sounds of the servants walking away to continue to serve cake to the other guests
Location: One side of the ballroom where William and Lyanna are located at
Lady Servant Number Two: Here you go my lord. My lady.
William Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Lyanna Asher: Thank you.
Location: The sounds of the servants walking away to continue to serve cake to the other guests
Location: One side of the ballroom where Alice and Magnolia are located at
Lady Servant Number Three: Here you go my ladies.
Alice Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Magnolia Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Location: The sounds of the servants walking away to continue to serve cake to the other guests
Location: One side of the ballroom where Lila and Leyla are located at
Lady Servant Number Four: Here you go my ladies.
Lila Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Leyla Dresser: Thank you.
Location: The sounds of the servants walking away to continue to serve cake to the other guests
Location: One side of the ballroom where Maria and Yıldız are located at
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Thank you.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Thank you.
Location: The sounds of the servants walking away to continue to serve cake to the other guests
Location: One side of the ballroom where William and Lyanna are located at
Lyanna Asher: Wow this cake is really good.
William Vanderbilt: I agree. Chef did a wonderful job with my mothers cake.
Lyanna Asher: I agree with you on that one.
William Vanderbilt: After we finish are cake. Would you like to go outside for a little bit?
Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me. I definitely want to get away from this huge crowd for a little bit.
William Vanderbilt: You're not the only one my love. Your not the only one.
Location: Biltmore House Alexander's Office on January 11, 2021 at twelve in the afternoon
Location: The sounds of Lyanna's phone ringing
Alexander Vanderbilt: Hello.
Connor Asher: Hi. Who is this?
Alexander Vanderbilt: My name is Alexander. I'm Lyanna's boss. May I ask who this is?
Connor Asher: This is her brother Connor and why do you have my sisters phone?
Alexander Vanderbilt: She left it here when she went to lunch.
Connor Asher: Well that makes sense. My sister does have a tendency to leave her phone lying around. Can you let her know I called. When she gets back from lunch.
Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course. I'll let her know that you called.
Connor Asher: Thank you.
Alexander Vanderbilt: You're welcome.
Location: The sounds of Connor hanging up the phone
Alexander Vanderbilt: Well that was definitely a close one.
Location: Biltmore Estate Ballroom on January 17, 1907 thirty minutes later
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: William. Lady Lyanna.
William Vanderbilt: Lady Yıldız.
Lyanna Asher: Lady Yıldız.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: William can we dance?
William Vanderbilt: Actually I was about to take Lyanna outside for a little bit. So if you'll excuse us.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Well I think one dance wouldn't hurt William. Also its very rude to refuse a young lady a dance.
William Vanderbilt: Very well. I'll do it for you grandma. I'll be back in a couple of minutes and then we'll go outside. Sounds good.
Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me.
William Vanderbilt: Shall we.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: We shall.
Location: The sounds of both William and Yıldız going onto the dance floor for the next dance
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Well now you and I can talk without any interruptions.
Lyanna Asher: Of course Lady Vanderbilt. But I do know what you're going to be saying to me.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: An what's that?
Lyanna Asher: You're going to tell me to break things off with William. So he could be with the girl of your choosing.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: So will you break things off with him.
Lyanna Asher: No. I'm not going to break things off with him.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Even though its in his best interest for him to be with a woman from a noble family.
Lyanna Asher: An you think its better for him to be in a loveless marriage. Is that what you want for your grandson.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: I know what's best for my grandson you insolent little.
George Vanderbilt: Enough!
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: George.
Lyanna Asher: Lord Vanderbilt.
George Vanderbilt: Mother may I speak to you in the library.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Of course son.
Location: The sounds of both George and Maria making their way towards the library
Edith Vanderbilt: You okay Lyanna?
Lyanna Asher: I'm okay Edith. I know better not to listen to someone who's a control freak.
Edith Vanderbilt: Well I am very happy to here that.
Lyanna Asher: Thank you.
Edith Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Why don't you go and find Alice. An hangout with her while George deals with his mother.
Lyanna Asher: Okay and thank you for checking on me Edith. I really appreciate it.
Edith Vanderbilt: You're welcome.
Location: The sounds of Lyanna walking in one direction and the sounds of Edith walking in another direction
Location: Biltmore Estate Library ten minutes later
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: What is this about George?
George Vanderbilt: You.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: What about me?
George Vanderbilt: I saw and heard you.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: What did you see and hear?
George Vanderbilt: I heard you trying to force Lyanna to end things with William.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: I was trying to do what was best for William. That young lady is beneath him.
George Vanderbilt: You had no right to do that!
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: I had every right as his grandmother. Because apparently I'm the only one who's thinking about his future.
George Vanderbilt: Yes you are his grandmother. But you have no right! No right at all when it comes to his happiness. You have no right to control his love life! Do you hear me mother! No right at all! You also have no right to threaten Lyanna either! Do you understand me mother.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Are you threatening me?
George Vanderbilt: Yes I am because I do care about my sons happiness. That is why I'm sending you to Canfield Mansion.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Canfield Mansion. Why would I be going there. You have no control where I go.
George Vanderbilt: Actually I do because father put me in charge of you until he gets back from Africa. He also put me in charge of you guys money while he's out of the country. So that means you have no choice but to go or be penniless until dad gets back. Gerald.
Location: The sounds of Gerald entering the room
Gerald Otter: Yes my lord.
George Vanderbilt: Please have a carriage and all of my moms belongings packed. An have it sent to Canfield Mansion please.
Gerald Otter: Of course my lord. Right away.
George Vanderbilt: Also please escort my mother to the carriage once its ready please.
Gerald Otter: Of course my lord. My lady if you'll please follow me.
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Don't you touch me.
Location: The sounds of both Gerald and Maria leaving the room and making their way outside towards the carriage
Edith Vanderbilt: Well done my love.
George Vanderbilt: Thank you my love. That means a lot coming from you.
Edith Vanderbilt: Of course and I think you made the right decision about sending your mother to Canfield mansion.
George Vanderbilt: Thank you. Now I just have to figure out what to do with Lady Yıldız.
Edith Vanderbilt: You'll figure something out my love. You always do.
George Vanderbilt: Thank you my love. That means a lot coming from you.
Edith Vanderbilt: Of course. Shall we join the rest of the party?
George Vanderbilt: We shall.
Location: The sounds of both George and Edith leaving the library and making their way back to the ballroom
Location: The ballroom dance floor at the same time everything else is happening
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: I can't remember the last time you and I dance.
William Vanderbilt: I believe it was at the last dinner party I attended at your home.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: That's right. That was a good time. I definitely miss dancing with you.
William Vanderbilt: Yıldız I'm doing this dance out of curtsy towards my grandmother. So lets finish this dance without talking okay.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: William what happened to you. You were never like this towards me before. Is it that girl that's causing you to act like this?
William Vanderbilt: Her name is Lyanna and the answer is no she's not the reason I'm acting like this.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Then what then?
William Vanderbilt: Yıldız like a told you before. I have no romantic feelings for you. My heart belongs to Lyanna. The sooner you come to terms to it the better.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: William.
Lila Vanderbilt: Will.
William Vanderbilt: Lila what is it?
Lila Vanderbilt: It's Lyanna.
William Vanderbilt: Is she ok?
Lila Vanderbilt: No grandmother was talking bad things to her and she needs you.
William Vanderbilt: Where is she right now?
Lila Vanderbilt: She's with Alice.
William Vanderbilt: Ok I'm coming.
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: William wait.
William Vanderbilt: Not now Yıldız!
Location: The sounds of William and Lila heading towards the other side of the ballroom
Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Damn that girl. One way or another I'm going to find a way to get you away from William. One way or another.
Location: The other side of the ballroom at the same time where Lyanna and Alice are located at
Alice Vanderbilt: I can't believe my grandmother tried to convince you to end things with my brother.
Lyanna Asher: To be honest with you Alice. I knew it was coming. It was just a matter of when it was going to happen.
Alice Vanderbilt: I agree. I knew grandma was going to do something sooner or later. Never thought it was going to be at mom's birthday ball.
Lyanna Asher: Agree.
William Vanderbilt: Lyanna.
Lyanna Asher: Will.
William Vanderbilt: Are you okay?
Lyanna Asher: I'm alright William. Just a little angry and shaken. That's all.
William Vanderbilt: Thank goodness. I'm going to give my grandmother a piece of my mind when I see her.
George Vanderbilt: Their's no need for that son.
William Vanderbilt: What do you mean their's no need for it. She spoke unkindly to the woman I love.
George Vanderbilt: I understand your anger William. That is why I sent your grandmother to one of the smaller family mansions. Immediately after it happened.
William Vanderbilt: You did.
George Vanderbilt: I did. No one messes with my family. Especially when it comes to the woman that my son loves with all of his heart.
William Vanderbilt: Thank you father.
George Vanderbilt: You're welcome son. I'm also going to be sending Lady Yıldız to her aunts mansion as soon as I can get word to her.
William Vanderbilt: Thank you father.
George Vanderbilt: Of course son. Now why don't we enjoy the rest of the party. How does that sounds to everyone?
Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me.
William Vanderbilt: Agree.
Alice Vanderbilt: I agree.
Lila Vanderbilt: Same here.
Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.
Location: The sounds of George, Edith, Alice and Lila walking back into the main point of the crowd
William Vanderbilt: Are you sure your alright my love?
Lyanna Asher: I'm sure. I love it that you care so much about me and always worry about me.
William Vanderbilt: Always and forever.
Lyanna Asher: Always and forever. I love you.
William Vanderbilt: I love you too.
Location: The sounds of music for the next dance starting
William Vanderbilt: Shall we go and dance my love?
Lyanna Asher: We shall.
Location: The sounds of both William and Lyanna walking towards the dance floor to do the next dance
Location: Outside of Biltmore Estate an hour later where the carriage that Maria Vanderbilt is in
Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Mark my words I'm going to make the family realize that Lyanna is not the right girl. I swear. I swear I will.