Kian watched Seya descend the grand staircase, her poise as striking as her red peplum dress and elegant topknot. He rose to greet her, shaking her offered hand with a firm, professional grip. đ¤
They sat on opposing sofas, a moment of heavy silence hanging between them before Seya broke it. "Mr. Kian, it's nice to meet you. You're still a student, correct?"
"Yes, I am. I'm in my final year at Silvercast University," he replied. đ
"Good. I'll be direct," she began, her gaze steady. "While my father is in real estate and automobiles, I wish to build something for myself in fashion, aligned with my degree. I've purchased land for a boutique where I will design and sell my own clothing line. I need your expertise to bring the structure to life. Is that clear?"
"Perfectly, Seya," Kian said, deliberately using her name as she had instructed moments before. "I am very interested in this project. Before we proceed, I will need to visit the site to conduct a proper assessment."
"Of course," she agreed. "Now, let's formalize our arrangement." She presented a contract outlining four key conditions:
1. Confidentiality & Fidelity: Kian was forbidden from any fraudulent acts or sharing the business concept with any third party.
2. Timeline: The plan must be completed within a maximum of eight months. Failure to meet this deadline would result in a forfeit of the full payment.
3. Payment Structure: He would receive an initial payment of $8,000, distributed as $1,000 per month, with a potential $3,000 performance bonus upon her final approval.
4. Penalties: Kian would be liable for significant financial compensation should he breach any of the stipulated terms.
After a thorough review, Kian signed the agreement. With their business concluded, he bid Seya farewell and departed, needing to begin the long journey back to campus before nightfall. â¨