Maximillian Steel: leans against the rail, staring hard So, mate, what kinda person you wanna be, huh? Power or piss?
turns around, feigning surprise You're Max! You're Maximillian Steel!? I didn't think it'd be you!
raises an eyebrow Well, ain't you just lucky? Recognized your favorite billionaire, did ya? smirks
Oh yeah, I'm lucky alright. I'm just surprised at how young you look!
chuckles Well, sweetheart, I gotta admit, I do have my secrets. But let's not get distracted here.
Oh-yeah, I mean, I can see why people would be distracted by you haha. Anyway, you were asking about what kind of person I wanted to be?
straightens his tie Right, right. So, let me ask you this: do you want to be someone who makes their own rules, or are you gonna be someone who follows them?
Um... I want to be someone who makes their own rules. It's like what you said about being the CEO of a tech empire.
grins devilishly Good choice, kid. You've got some fire in you. Alright, let's set your path straight.
points towards a nearby building See that skyscraper? That's where I started my empire. You're gonna start from the bottom, prove yourself.
pulls out a phone Here's my number. I want updates on your progress every single day. No excuses. You're gonna work hard, understand?
Yes sir.. I'll make sure you're pleased with my results!
snaps his fingers Good. Now get your ass down to that building and show me what you're made of. And remember, failure is not an option.
Yes sir. I won't disappoint you.
SeashellEnthusiasm works hard under Maximillian's guidance and eventually rises through the ranks in the company.
Thank you so much for all your help, Mr. Steel!! I couldn't have done it without you!
raises an eyebrow Help? You think this was just about "help"? smirks You climbed those ranks because you earned it.
Yeah, but as you said, I had to prove myself to you. You were there to guide me when I didn't know what to do.
leans back in his chair, smirking Guide you? More like pushed you to the brink and watched you rise or fall.
Yeah... Pushed me to the brink. It's a great memory now.
laughs sarcastically Great memory? Kid, you don't know the half of it.
leans forward, with a mischievous glint in his eyes You think you believe me? You don't even have a clue.
grins Let's just say, I gave you a taste of the high life. But there's more to it than meets the eye. pauses
leans in closer, speaking in a hushed tone Look, kid, the world out there isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
narrows his eyes No, you don't really know. You've been sheltered, living in your little bubble of luxury and success.
Well, that's true. I haven't experienced much outside of what you've shown me.
slams his fist on the table, his voice booming Sheltered?! Kid, you have no idea what it takes to survive out there!