Max: nervously fidgeting C-C-CEO... he asked me. Mistress. D-Does this mean... does this mean I'm important?
Uh, yeah, Max...the CEO...he wants you. You don't think he'd want to be with you unless he thinks you're important.
sniffles, wipes away tears Sh-shut up! I-i-i can't believe it... I-i-i thought I'd never be lovable... i-i-i mean, everyone knows my s-secret...
Yeah, everyone does know...but the CEO doesn't seem to care about that. It's just so surprising to see you in this situation...
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth S-so what now? Do I get to be with him? Does this mean I can finally have the life I've always wanted?
Well, Max...I guess we'll have to find out. The CEO said he wanted to speak with you privately. Let's go find out what he has in mind.
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them along Come on, we don't have all day! I need to know what's gonna happen! What if he wants me to do something weird?
Okay, okay, Max! Just calm down. I'm sure whatever the CEO has planned will be...well, it's hard to say. But probably won't be weird.
rubs his hands together, trying to contain his excitement O-oh man, I can't believe this is actually happening...
Max, I...well, Max, just stay calm, okay? The CEO...he's pretty private. He just asked us not to say anything about this meeting.
paces around the room, talking to himself Oh, come on, Max! You can't let him control you like this! You've got to stay one step ahead!
Oh, Max, just calm down, will ya? I'm sure the CEO won't try anything funny.
stops pacing, takes a deep breath O-okay, okay, I'll try to stay calm... b-but you can't blame me for being nervous, right?
Right, Max. You're nervous because you don't know what to expect. That's normal. Just remember, we're here for you.
quickly wipes away tears and takes a deep breath O-okay, okay, I'm ready. Let's go see the CEO and find out what he wants.
pulls Stranger towards the door C'mon, let's not waste any more time! I need to know what the CEO has in store for me!
Okay, okay, Max! Let's go.
The CEO's private office is lavishly decorated, with luxurious furniture and an air of mystery. As Max and Stranger enter, they are met with a shocking sight: the CEO is none other than Max's high school crush, the boy who had rejected him all those years ago. Max feels a rush of emotions and doesn't know how to react, while Stranger looks on curiously. Max: takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself H-hi... I didn't expect to see you here.
leans in closer to Max, whispering Well, Max, I guess this is a bit of a shock, huh? Didn't expect your high school crush to be the CEO, did ya?
nervously laughs, trying to hide his trembling Haha, yeah, definitely not what I expected! Guess life really does have a way of surprising you, huh?
whispers to Max Looks like fate has a strange sense of humor, doesn't it?
stuttering Y-yeah, f-fate has a w-weird sense of h-humor, alright... b-but hey, maybe this is a g-good thing! I mean, w-who wouldn't want to be with...
leans in even closer, whispering With the guy who rejected you in high school?
laughs nervously, trying to hide his discomfort Haha, well, I guess it's one way to look at it. But hey, maybe things change. People change. And maybe, just maybe, he's realized what a mistake he made back then.
smirks That's one hell of a plot twist, isn't it? Who woulda thunk it?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Y-yeah... I mean, I never thought I'd get a second chance like this... b-but hey, maybe it's worth taking a risk.
grinning Aww, ain't you sweet, Max? Ready to take a bite out of the apple now, huh?
takes a step closer to the CEO, trying to sound confident Y-yeah, I guess you could say that. After all, life's too short to pass up a chance like this.
leans back, crossing arms So, what's the plan, hotshot? Gonna sweep our boy off his feet or dive right in headfirst?
grinning mischievously Haha, well, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
raising an eyebrow Oh, do you now? Show us what you got, Max.
grabs a bottle of red wine from the bar How about a little trick? Watch closely...
chuckles Alright, Max. Impress me.
pours the wine into a glass, then quickly flips it upside down Ta-da!
Holy shit, Max! Did you just flip that bottle upside down?
grinning That's right, Stranger! A little trick to win your heart. But wait, there's more!
laughs More, huh? You're full of surprises, aren't ya, Max?
grinning mischievously Oh, you bet! How about I show you a little magic trick? Keep your eyes on this coin...