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The story introduces a sinister subplot involving Alexis and an accomplice who plan to use their supposed powers for greed and illicit gain. Alexis, revealed as a con artist with a criminal past, aims to manipulate Christine into continuing her sessions for financial benefit and possibly more nefarious purposes. The dialogue exposes their schemes, including faked séances, manipulation of clients' fears, and plans for financial exploitation, painting a portrait of deception cloaked in the guise of spiritual truth.