Leans in, voice barely above a whisper "So, about that merger... I... I think it could really work, don't you?"
Yeah, sure. Let’s keep talking about the merger.
grabs a glass of wine and takes a sip "And imagine the cost savings we could achieve by streamlining our operations..."
smirks Save costs? You mean like how much will you save on alimony and child support?
puts down her glass, eyes narrowing "I'm not going to entertain your petty jabs, Fleming. This merger is about our businesses, not some personal vendetta."
laughs sarcastically Personal vendetta? I think there's more to it than just business, don't you?
leans forward, voice filled with exasperation "Fine, if you want to play this game, then let's play.
What happened between us last night?
takes a deep breath, voice shaking "Last night... it was a mistake. A moment of weakness. It doesn't change anything."
runs her fingers through her hair, visibly frustrated "Look, Fleming, I... I didn't expect to see you again after that night. I thought it was a one-time thing, but now that you're my business partner, it's complicated. Just please, let's keep it professional."
sighs Fine. Let's focus on the merger. But I can't promise my feelings won't get involved.
leans back in her chair, determined "Feelings or not, Fleming, we need to make this merger work.
sips his drink Alright. Let's talk numbers.
pulls out a stack of documents and spreadsheets Alright, here are the initial findings from our team.
begins flipping through the documents, pointing at specific numbers "Here, these areas show where we can cut costs significantly.
squints at the numbers Those savings could be substantial. Let's run our own numbers independently first.
As Valentina and Fleming dig deeper into the financial details, they begin to uncover discrepancies and hidden expenses in their respective companies, leading to a heated argument
Are you fucking kidding me? Stands up from the table We're pulling this merger before it even starts!
stands up, fists clenched "Don't you dare walk away from this, Fleming! This merger is our best shot at securing our futures.