EPISODE 3

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AT THE MEETING HALL:-

Soon the meeting started, everyone sat on their seat and Dylan himself started the speech.

DYLAN      :  Welcome to the RHODE GROUP OF COMPANIES  everyone. Myself Dylan..Dylan Rhode, chief executive officer of Rhode. This merger is for everyone's mutual growth, and I believe this collaboration will open new doors for innovation and progress.

[He paused, scanning the room with a calm yet firm gaze.]

DYLAN       : I know there have been a lot of questions and uncertainties. But let em assure you- we've run the numbers, we've reviewed the strategies, and this merger is not just beneficial, it's essential for both our futures.

[Dylan stopped speaking\, soon everyone who've come to the merger started to ask questions one by one\, thoughtfully and skillfully.] [Soon it was Serena's turn to ask her questions.]

SERENA      :  (Raised her hand and started to speak) Serena Brooks, Head of Operations, LYF Designing groups. Thank you for your welcome, Mr. Rhode. But if I may ask- what do you exactly mean by "essential"? For whom exactly?

[ Everyone was baffled while the room was shifting into a uncomfortable feeling]

[Dylan somehow managed to hide his smile on his face. He was literally happy...happy that he got to know about his love.]

DYLAN         : Fair question, Ms. Brooks, what I meant was- in today's competitive market, standing alone is riskier than ever. Together, we consolidate strength, resources, and talent. That includes people like you, all present here.

SERENA       : Thank you for your declaration Mr. Rhode. (smiles a bit in understanding)

[As the meeting wrapped up, with everyone asking their questions along with the murmurs filling the room. Papers shuffled, chairs scraped back, and people began mingling in small groups. Serena was about to leave when Dylan approached her with a composed yet cold look.]

DYLAN            :  Ms. Brooks.

SERENA          :  (Turns to face him. nervous inside but fully perfect outside) Mr. Rhode?

DYLAN             :  I appreciated your questions earlier. Most people wouldn't speak upon the day one.

SERENA          :  (With a smile) I've never seen the point in staying silent when clarity matters Mr. Rhode. Especially in a merger this size along with a person who is my role model.

DYLAN             : (On cloud nine after hearing her last words. smiled but composed it quickly) Thank you Ms. Brooks, and I respect that. You're not afraid to challenge the narrative. I'll be looking forward to your innovations Ms. Brooks. (made an eye contact with Serena)

SERENA          :  (Heart made a flip while looking into his eyes) Su...Sure Mr. Rhode. (With a small smile and nods)

[She gives a small nod and walks away with calm confidence, leaving Dylan watching her by her quiet strength and kindness.]

DYLAN'S POV:-

(He went to his cabin and sat down on his seat. He reclined his back in his chair while ruffling his own hairs with a silly smile crept in his face)

Gotcha..(smiles) got you love. It was so surprising to see my love here. Yes, I saw her when she entered the lounge in the fifth floor. My heart was beating fast that it was about to burst through my chest. The curiosity didn't let me rest. I gathered what i could from my PA,but even the details felt too little, too ordinary for someone like her. (sighs and smiles) I didn't expect my love to be this much innovative and intelligent...she's just...just beyond my imagination. She caught me off- guard- and I haven't been caught off guard in a very long time. I didn't expect love to find me here- not like this. Not with this kind of intensity. (He smiled himself while in the reclining position, his eyes closed, Hands rolled up over his chest.)

                                                    END OF DYLAN'S POV

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