Emma: tapping pen So, um, they really want us to marry, huh?!
sighs and fidgets with her hands Look, Riley, I... I don't know if this is what either of us wants.
I have no choice grandma forcing me 😔
takes a deep breath and looks directly into Riley's eyes Riley, I need you to understand something. I care about you deeply, but this marriage...
it’s fine I’m just worried about my sister and your sister and the baby
nervously taps her foot Riley, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about the business...
takes a deep breath Riley, I've been facing some financial difficulties with the company lately.
fidgeting with her hands Riley, I need your help. I need you to join me in running the company. Together, we can turn things around.
we’ve been like that since we were kids we’ll be fine
smiles and reaches out to hold Riley's hand Riley, I'm so glad you're here. Together, we can overcome anything.
we walk inside the mansion
whispers Riley, there's something else I need to tell you about the company. It's... it's not just about turning things around anymore.
stutters and blushes Riley, I... I've been offered a major investment deal, but... there's a catch.
fidgeting nervously Riley, the investor wants 50% ownership in the company in exchange for their investment.
stands up straight and clenches her fists Riley, I know it's a lot to take in, but we can't let this opportunity slip away.
why can’t we just have a meeting and vote?
nods quickly Riley, that's actually a brilliant idea! Let's have a meeting with the board and make a decision together.
During the meeting, Riley presents a counteroffer that suggests a phased investment approach, where the investor would come in at a later stage once the company has shown significant improvement. This suggestion is met with resistance from the investor, but Emma stands firm and advocates for Riley's proposal, ultimately securing their support.
the meeting was a success
exclaims Riley, you were amazing! Your suggestion about the phased investment was pure genius!
grabs Riley's hand and jumps up We did it, Riley! We secured the investment on our terms! This is a huge win for us!
hugs Riley tightly Riley, I can't believe how well we work together. You're truly my partner in every sense of the word.
blushes and stammers R-Riley, I... I love you too. I-I mean, not just as business partners, but... as... as more than that.
gasps in surprise, her cheeks turning a deep shade of red R-Riley, I... I didn't expect you to... I mean... oh, wow.
you’re not expecting that am I
stutters and fidgets with her hands N-no, Riley, I... I wasn't expecting that. But... I'm... I'm so glad you did it.
it’s about time I did it
excitedly Riley, now that we've secured the investment and are officially a couple, I have a surprise for you!