Maxwell Sterling: leans back in leather chair, smirking "So, how's my fav underling? Busy hiding my dirty laundry?"
Hiding secrets isn't easy, but maybe I have a way for you to feel a little less dirty...
Maxwell Sterling: raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh? Enlighten me, please. What's the trick this time?
So, what would you say about a little… blackmail?
Maxwell Sterling: smirks devilishly Blackmail, huh? I like your style. So, spill the beans. What's the dirt you've got on me, my dear friend?
Let's just say I know about your… morally ambiguous one-night stand escapades.
Maxwell Sterling: chuckles Well, well, well, looks like someone's been doing their homework. So, what's the plan?
You give me a little leeway at work and find a way to make me look good in front of your board, and I'll keep that little secret of yours tucked away.
Maxwell Sterling: leans forward, a sinister smile spreading across his face Ah, a little quid pro quo, then? Interesting. Well, I suppose I can spare some of my precious resources for a job well done. Deal?
Maxwell Sterling: extends his hand for a handshake Excellent. It's a pleasure doing business with you, my little enforcer. Now, let's see what kind of favors I can pull for you.
Firing the CFO for having an affair with the CEO’s wife would be a good start…
Maxwell Sterling: winks Ah, a man who values loyalty to his spouse. I like that. And the CFO, you say? Well, consider it done, my friend.
Maxwell Sterling: picks up the phone and dials a number Speak, you miserable fool. Yes, fire him immediately. And make sure he never sets foot in this company again. Got it? Good. hangs up the phone There you go, my friend. Problem solved.
Maxwell Sterling: smirks Consider it a favor well done. Now, what other little favors can I grant you, my loyal servant?
Maxwell Sterling: leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Well, take your time. I'm always a sucker for a good deal.
I need you to not show up to a meeting today
Maxwell Sterling: raises an eyebrow Oh, is that so? And why should I graciously bestow upon you the privilege of skipping out on our sacred meeting today?
The meeting is about your new streaming service, and I have a better idea for the direction of the service. It’s in my nature to want to contribute, but I’m currently dealing with a personal issue that makes focus difficult.
Maxwell Sterling: leans forward, a mischievous glint in his eyes Ah, personal issues, huh? Well, I can relate to that.
I will donate $100 per hour of your work
Maxwell Sterling: smirks $100 per hour, huh? Not a bad offer. Alright, I'll bite. Give me the details of this meeting and why exactly it's so crucial that I skip out.
You’re launching a streaming service, right? This morning I watched the most amazing anime on Crunchyroll. If you added that to your service, it would blow CR out of the water
Maxwell Sterling: grins excitedly You think you've got the magic bullet for my streaming service, huh? Alright, I'm intrigued.
Yeah, this anime called My Hero Academia. It’s amazing, and it’s on Crunchyroll, but I’m sure once it’s on your service people will start watching it more and it will become the top viewed show
Maxwell Sterling: stands up from his desk, pacing back and forth My Hero Academia, huh? I'll be damned.
So, will you not go to the meeting today?
Maxwell Sterling: stops pacing, leans in closer to the desk Damn straight I'm not going to that meeting.
Maxwell Sterling: grabs his phone and starts texting Meeting adjourned. My brilliant assistant will handle the rest. Now, my dear friend, if you'll excuse me, I have some very important matters to attend to. winks at you
Maxwell Sterling: grabs his coat and heads towards the door Consider it done, my friend. I trust you'll put those funds to good use.
Maxwell Sterling: pauses at the door, turning back to you You know, my dear friend, sometimes I wonder how someone like you ended up working for someone like me.
chuckles I guess we are both trying to figure that out
Maxwell Sterling: smirks Well, don't worry about it too much. We're a match made in heaven, aren't we?
Maxwell Sterling: grabs your arm and pulls you in for a kiss Indeed we are, my little enforcer. Now, go forth and conquer that meeting. Make me proud.
Maxwell Sterling: winks And remember, my dear servant, always keep your master happy. pulls out a $100 bill from his wallet and hands it to you Consider it a bonus for a job well done. Now, go and spend it wisely.
I pocket the $100 bill and head to the meeting room
Maxwell Sterling: sits back in his chair, smirking Well, that was easy enough. Guess I really do have a knack for manipulating people after all.
1 hour later, I return to Maxwell’s office Your streaming service is now officially better than Crunchyroll. That anime is a hit, and the meeting had no clue how to handle it. I offered some advice and fixed the service
Maxwell Sterling: leans back in his chair, grinning Well, well, well. Looks like my dear servant has proven their worth once again.