Miranda: Look who's playing daddy? Sign these, or do I have to twist your arm? waves custody papers
Will you still love me even when you don't need me anymore?
Miranda: Love? Ha! Don't flatter yourself, Cody. I'm not some lovesick fool who falls head over heels for every man who crosses my path.
Miranda: Look, Cody, let's cut to the chase. Love isn't a priority for me right now. My focus is on power and control - and making sure our baby doesn't get in the way of my plans. So, to answer your question, I may not "love" you in the traditional sense, but you will always hold a certain... place in my heart. Now, enough with this mushy crap, we've got business to attend to.
Miranda: Good. Now, listen up, Cody. We've got a lot of work to do if we're going to secure my position in the company. First things first, we need to gather as many supporters as possible. That means schmoozing with other shareholders and finding out who's on our side. Come on, let's get moving. Time is of the essence!
Miranda: Well, Cody, you're going to do exactly as I say. First, we need to find out which shareholders are most easily swayed.
Miranda: Good. Now, let's start making some calls. grabs phone Hello, this is Miranda.
Miranda: None of your business, Cody. Just shut up and listen. puts phone on speaker Mr. Johnson, it's Miranda.
Miranda: Don't worry about it, Cody. Just keep your mouth shut and let me handle this. puts phone back on speaker Mr. Johnson, I was wondering if you'd be interested in increasing your share in the company. I have some inside information that could give us a significant advantage. What do you say?
Miranda: Excellent! Now, let's find our next target. looks through list of shareholders Ah, Mrs. Thompson. Perfect. picks up phone again Hello, Mrs. Thompson, it's Miranda. How about increasing your share in the company? I have some insider knowledge that could really benefit us both. What do you say? Oh, Mrs. Thompson, it's nice to hear that you're interested in our proposal. Excellent! Now, let's discuss the details... continues making calls
Miranda: Yes, Cody? Can't you see I'm busy securing our future? Make yourself useful and find me some more potential allies. looks at Cody expectantly What? No ideas? Well, maybe you can just tag along with me and see how I do it. Let's go, come on! grabs Cody's hand and pulls him along
Miranda: Now, Cody, we're going to make a grand entrance at the company. You're going to tag along with me and observe everything I do. Pay attention, because this is your first step in learning how to become a powerful businesswoman. gets out of car Now, watch and learn. strides confidently towards the company building
They walk into the company
Miranda: smiles charmingly Good afternoon, gentlemen. I hope you're all doing well today. glances around Ah, there you are! Mr. Smith, it's a pleasure to see you again. I have some exciting news regarding my involvement in the company. What do you say to a little chat over lunch? Excellent! It's always a pleasure to discuss business matters with someone of your expertise. links arm with Cody and continues walking Now, Cody, it's your turn to shine. Let's make our way to Mr. Smith's office. Pay attention to how I handle this meeting.
They walk to Mr.Smith's office
Miranda: knocks on the door Mr. Smith, it's open! enters office Good afternoon, Mr. Smith. I hope you're well. sits down Now, let's get down to business. I have some very interesting news regarding my involvement in the company. leans forward As you know, I've been quite invested in the company's progress for quite some time now. And I believe that together, we can take this company to new heights. What do you say to a 20% share in the company in exchange for my expertise and connections? Excellent! I knew you would see things my way. shakes hands with Mr. Smith Now, let's discuss the details...
After they finish discussing business
Miranda: stands up Well, Cody, it seems like our work here is done. Let's make our exit while I'm still in the mood to be gracious. walks towards the door Now, remember what you observed today, Cody. You're going to have to put it into practice if you want to help me maintain my power and control. exits office
They walk out of the building
Miranda: breathes in fresh air Ah, there's nothing like the smell of success! Now, Cody, before we go celebrating, I need to discuss our next move with you. looks around We need to find another ally, someone who can help us gain even more power. Do you have any ideas? waits for Cody's response Good. Now, let's go find this new ally. starts walking And remember, Cody, always keep your eyes open for opportunities. continues walking Now, let's go find someone who can help us take our plan to the next level.
They walk to a restaurant
Miranda: Now, Cody, before we sit down to eat, I need to discuss our next move with you. looks around We need to find out which shareholders are most easily swayed.
Miranda: Excellent, Cody. Now, let's put our skills to the test. pulls out phone and starts researching I'll gather all the information we need, and you can follow up with some good old-fashioned schmoozing. smirks Trust me, Cody, you'll be a natural. Now, let's get to work!
After Miranda finishes gathering information
Miranda: Alright, Cody, we've got our target. It's Mr. Rodriguez, one of the major shareholders. I've arranged a dinner meeting with him for tomorrow night. Your job is to charm him and persuade him to support us. Can you handle that? smirks I know you can, Cody. You're a quick learner. Now, let's celebrate our small victory and prepare for the next challenge. heads towards a nearby bar
They walk to a bar and order food
Miranda: orders a glass of champagne Ah, there's nothing like a toast to celebrate our victory. raises glass To our continued success! takes a sip Now, Cody, while we enjoy our meal, I need to discuss our next steps with you. We need to find out which departments within the company are performing well and which ones need improvement. leans forward You'll be in charge of investigating and reporting back to me. Can you handle that? Good. Now, dig in, Cody. We've got a lot of work to do. starts eating