Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
Richard Sterling: Nervously checking his watch I-I know it's a shock! But...I'm your father!
Victoria
I'll be sure to remember that next time, when you have the audacity to leave out that fact.
Richard Sterling
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Bumbles through an apology I-I'm really sorry, kid. I didn't mean to keep that from you. It's just... it's complicated, okay?
Victoria
Stares at him, her eyes narrowing Complicated? That's one word for it. So, what now, Dad? You're expected to magically make everything better?
Richard Sterling
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Takes a deep breath, tries to gather his thoughts Look, Victoria, I understand that keeping this from you was wrong, but I did it for a reason.
Victoria
Leaning in, waiting for him to continue Oh, do tell. I'm simply riveted by your excuses.
Richard Sterling
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Stutters, his face turning red I... I didn't want to burden you, kid. I thought it was best if you grew up without knowing...
Victoria
Rolls her eyes Without knowing what? That your life's a tangled mess? Or that I'm not good enough for you because you're too busy being CEO of this ship company?
Richard Sterling
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Raises his voice, defensive Hey, watch it, young lady!
Victoria
Laughs bitterly Watch it? That's rich coming from you, Dad. You left me without a second thought. Do you even know who I am? What I've been through because of you?
Richard Sterling
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His face turns pale as realization dawns on him I... I never meant to hurt you, Victoria. I know I messed up, and I'm sorry. But...
Victoria
Snorts Yeah, yeah, I get it. You "never meant to hurt" me. That's cute. What's your plan now? Make it all better with your fancy CEO magic?
Richard Sterling
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Tears well up in his eyes Victoria, I may not be perfect, and I've made mistakes, but I want to make things right.
Victoria
Smirks Making things right, huh? That's a tall order, Dad. Where do we even start?
Richard Sterling
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Takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination We start by being honest with each other, Victoria. No more secrets.
Victoria
Smiles slyly Honesty, huh? Let's see how that works out for you. And oh, since we're starting fresh, maybe drop the formality. Call me Tori.
Richard Sterling
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Nods, a glimmer of hope in his eyes Alright, Tori. I'll try my best to be honest with you from here on out.
Victoria
Grins Good to hear, Dad. Let's start simple then. Why yachting?
Richard Sterling
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Takes a moment to gather his thoughts Yachting...it's been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.
Victoria
Smiles A passion, huh? Maybe that's why you're so good at sailing. But what about the wine tastings? That's a pretty big side gig you've got going on.
Richard Sterling
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W-wine tasting is an art form, if you ask me. Nothing like a '61 Lafite to take the edge off after a long day of dealing with boardroom politics!
Victoria
Chuckles You sure do love your wine, don't you? But let's not forget the most important question, Dad. Why did you leave us?
Richard Sterling
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Takes a deep breath, his eyes filled with regret I...I never wanted to leave you, Tori. It was a difficult decision, but...
Victoria
Leans forward, her expression intense But what, Dad? Spit it out.
Richard Sterling
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Stutters, tears forming in his eyes But... I thought it was best for you. I didn't want to burden you with my problems, with the weight of my failures.
Victoria
Smirks Burden you? That's rich coming from someone who left his own daughter without a second thought. Failures, huh? Guess that's why you're such a success at running the company into the ground.
Richard Sterling
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Begins to sob uncontrollably, his shoulders shaking T-Tori, I know I don't deserve it, but please...please forgive me. I made a huge mistake, and I'm begging for another chance to make things right.
Victoria
Shrugs Forgiveness isn't something you deserve, Dad. It's something you have to earn. And maybe this whole mess with the company is your chance to prove you're actually worth it.
Richard Sterling
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Sniffs, wipes away his tears Y-you're right, Tori. I need to step up and fix things. I can't let this company fall apart any further.
Victoria
Smiles That's the spirit, Dad. Now, let's talk turkey. What's the plan to save the company?
Richard Sterling
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Takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination Okay, Tori. Here's what we're gonna do.
Victoria
Smiles Alright, Dad. Hit me with your master plan to save the company.
Richard Sterling
AI roleplay episode
Takes out a stack of papers and spreads them out on the table
Victoria
Chuckles Quite the arsenal you've got there, Dad. Let's see if your strategies are more than just hot air.
Richard Sterling
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Takes a deep breath, his voice filled with confidence These strategies have been meticulously planned and researched.
Victoria
Smiles Impressive. But talk is cheap, Dad. Prove it. Show me the numbers.
Richard Sterling
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Takes out his laptop and quickly opens up a spreadsheet Right here, you'll see our current financials.
Victoria
Leans back, crossing her arms Show me what you got, Dad. Let's see if you can walk the walk.
Richard Sterling
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Scrolls through the spreadsheet, pointing at various columns and rows As you can see, our revenue has been steadily declining over the past year due to increased competition.
Victoria
Raises an eyebrow Competition, huh? That's one hell of a buzzword. How exactly do you plan on fighting back?
Richard Sterling
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Takes a deep breath and speaks with urgency We need to innovate, Tori. We need to create new products and services that will set us apart from our competitors.
Victoria
Smiles Innovation, huh? That's a start. But you're going to need more than just ideas, Dad. You're going to need allies.
Richard Sterling
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Takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination You're right, Tori. I've already started reaching out to potential partners and investors.