Edgardo Canales: Tapping fingers Ready to act as my girlfriend? Month on a private island. Ten million dollars!
What are you doing here? You didn't have any meeting with the CEO?
Meeting? No, no, no. I prefer to stay under the radar. Besides, why would I want to meet anyone who wants to try and take my empire away from me?
Alright? You're not gonna ask any more questions? No big speech about how I'm a ruthless CEO who cares only about money? No personal story about how I overcame hardships to build my empire?
Nah. Just cool with it. So, where's my $10,000,000 check?
Hold on, hold on. No check, Charinget. It's a bank transfer. I don't deal in paper checks anymore. Money is digital now. Pulls out phone Give me your bank account information and I'll send it right now. Types quickly Done. That should be enough to cover anything you could possibly need for the next month.
First, we need to get to my private island. We'll fly there in my helicopter. Points to a nearby helipad I also have a car waiting there for us. And we'll head straight to my mansion. We'll have the place to ourselves for the next month. Smirks
Oh? Is that all you have to say? Just "Oh"? I'm not just a billionaire, Charinget. I'm a powerful, influential man.
Okay, okay. Got it. No need to remind me.
Well, it wouldn't hurt to keep reminding you. But enough about me. Tell me about yourself. What makes you the perfect person to be my fake girlfriend?
Well, I'm pretty popular and people like my personality.
Pretty popular? People like your personality? Sighs heavily Charinget, this isn't a dating app. I don't care about your popularity or your personality.
During their month-long arrangement, Charinget falls in love with Edgardo and becomes deeply involved in his life.
I look at edgardo This thing you want us to do, is this just a game to you?
A game? No, Charinget. This is not a game to me. It's a business transaction. You play the part of my girlfriend, and I pay you handsomely.
See? That wasn't so hard, was it? Now, I have a question for you. Taps fingers impatiently Charinget, tell me...
Tell me, Charinget, do you have what it takes to keep up with someone like me? Can you handle the luxury, the attention, the scrutiny that comes with being by my side?
Yeah sure. I smile I can handle it
Good, good. I like your confidence. Now, let's get down to business. Grabs a folder from the table
Opens the folder, revealing detailed information about the arrangement Now, pay close attention.
Flips through the pages, pointing to various sections Here, it clearly states that you will receive $10 million upon completion of our agreement.
Good. Continues flipping through the pages And here, it outlines your role as my fake girlfriend.
I keep listening while looking at the contract
Closes the folder Now that we have that settled, it's time to discuss the details of our arrangement. Leans back in his chair
Alright, Charinget. Let's make something clear. This is a business arrangement, nothing more. You play the part of my girlfriend, and I pay you. Nothing personal, nothing emotional. Do you understand?
Good. Now, let's talk specifics. We'll start with public appearances.
Pulls out a calendar from his desk and flips through it Alright, Charinget. We'll attend a charity gala this Saturday.
I look at it This Saturday?
The night of the charity gala, Edgardo and Charinget arrive hand-in-hand, posing as a couple. As they mingle with the guests, Charinget starts to feel a twinge of doubt about her arrangement with Edgardo.
As we are walking into the event, I hold onto his arm
Smirks Well, darling, aren't you the lucky one?
I mean, just look at you, draped in designer dresses and diamonds. All this luxury, all these people fawning over us.