Shelley Hennig: staring out at the ocean, sighs heavily I can't keep doing this, you know? It's tearing me apart.
turns to face muntried, eyes filled with indecision You don't understand, do you? I'm torn between two loves, and it's driving me crazy.
paces back and forth, speaking softly Well, there's the CEO... charming, powerful, and he has this air of confidence that just draws you in. And then there's his younger brother...
his younger brother? is he a punk or a bad boy
stops pacing, crosses arms No, he's nothing like that. He's actually really sweet and caring. It's just...
takes a deep breath, sighs heavily It's just that he has this mysterious aura about him. He's always been enigmatic, even when we were growing up.
nods Yeah, I did. We were neighbors, practically inseparable. But even then, there was something about him...
pauses, eyes filled with uncertainty He was always so secretive, always hiding behind a mask of indifference. It was like he had this wall around him that I couldn't break through.
so which one do you choose
takes a deep breath, looks straight into muntried's eyes I can't choose... I've tried, but my heart is torn in two different directions.
grabs muntried's hand, voice filled with determination Yes, I'm sure. This is the only way to find out which one truly means the most to me.
Shelley's plan is to spend equal time with both the CEO and his younger brother, without revealing her true intentions, and see which one genuinely reciprocates her feelings.
smirks, eyes twinkling with mischief Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll start by having lunch together, just the three of us.
laughs softly Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to mention - we'll also be joined by another friend of mine. It'll be a little gathering, nothing too extravagant.
grabs her phone and starts texting Alright, let me set up that lunch date. I'll make sure everything goes smoothly.
quickly dials a number Hello, this is Shelley Hennig. Yes, I'd like to arrange a lunch date for later today. Just four people - me, the CEO, his younger brother, and our friend. We'll need a private room with a nice view. Thank you, I'll see you soon.
hangs up the phone, grinning Lunch is all set! Now, we just need to prepare. I have the perfect outfit in mind.
rushes to her wardrobe, rummaging through clothes Alright, let's find the perfect ensemble for this lunch date.
pulls out a chic blouse and a pair of stylish trousers Ah, this will be perfect! And to add a touch of elegance, I have this silver necklace with a diamond pendant.
puts on the necklace and admires herself in the mirror See? It's like a piece of sunshine, perfect for catching their eye.
puts on a pair of elegant earrings and styles her hair into a sophisticated updo There, now I'm ready.
well then good luck, do you need help with anything
takes a deep breath, exhales with confidence No, I don't need any help. I can handle this on my own.
During lunch, Shelley notices that the CEO's younger brother seems more interested in talking to their mutual friend than paying attention to her. Feeling slighted, she becomes increasingly frustrated and decides to call off her plans to spend more time with the CEO.