December 17th, 2025. Evening. San Marina Tower 1, Floor 40, Unit 89.
Timothy swiped his hotel card against the lock and stepped inside his suite. The city lights of Singapore sprawled beyond the wide windows, glowing like a sea of diamonds against the night sky. The room was quiet, save for the faint hum of the air conditioning. He set his briefcase down, shrugged off his coat, and walked toward the sleek black table by the window.
There, waiting for him, was his newly purchased MacBook. Its polished surface reflected the cityscape behind him as he sat down. Timothy placed the leather folder Ms. Lim had given him on the table, hesitating for a moment. He had told her earlier that some decisions needed the right frame of mind—but now that he was alone, there was no reason to delay.
He opened the folder. Inside were neatly bound profiles, each with a crisp headshot and bold titles.
Jonathan Keller – CEO Candidate.
