EPISODE 1: The Pilot

[ Beijing Business Association Forum Awards, 2019 ]

"And the title of 'Arachne of the weavers' is knighted to...(long pause)... Miss Leila Naiver, CEO of Dream Weavers Corporation. Now estimated at a $100 million asset value, her hard work and dedication have managed to make DWC the sovereign of the textile industry. Everyone. Rise in honour."

*Auditorium fills with echoes of cheering and clapping as languid expressions change into bewildered ones.*

(Inaudible whispering within the gathering),...." She rarely makes a public appearance, Are they really expecting her to have come?"....."I wonder if the company is deliberately guarding her to entice curious media outlets."...."Maybe all this mystification is to conceal the fact that the VP is the one behind all of her genius strategies."

Being traced by eyes sealed with admiration and envy alike walks in an enigmatic young lady in her late 20s. The clanks of her Louboutins' clampdown all tattlings as she walks up to the stage. With A face as pure as snow, eyes as mystical as Grimm's fairytales and waves of dark hair veiling the back of her alluring gown, Leila's beauty is indeed a testament to her name. She has become not just the face of DWC but also the Face of Power in the industry.

"....(clearing throat).....Good Evening everyone. 4 years ago, after my return from the States, my late father, President of DWC introduced me to the world of business. All I had was zero experience and only knowledge in theory. His trust in my abilities soon made me capable enough to be a part of the Dream Weavers family. The vision of making DWC the largest merger guild in the entire nation would have remained only a dream without excellent management, staff and of course our Vice President, Mr Seiya Hanji. Thank you everyone for entrusting me with such a prestigious echelon! I vow to make dad's company reach even greater heights in the future, so please look forward to it!

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Meanwhile, in a parallel time zone, some 7000 miles away.....

[ Vloom International Ltd. Headquarters, USA]

"Sir, all preparations have been made. We are all set to leave by Monday."

"Good! Anything else, Timmy?"

"Ahh...yes, the Internal Investigations Department turned in their report tod-"

"Please tell me they got some intel after wasting a whole damn year in Beijing."

"We-...Well...sir, If their information is accurate then we might be dealing with more than mere managing directors. Their company has now established control over 15000+ textile businesses across the country. All the big 5's of the industry have been seized under their liable contracts. In addition, they have strong support from the small textile workers' community which is an exceptionally unusual feat to achieve for even any big conglomeration out there."

"Haha! Talk about beginners' luck. Still, Sounds odd, doesn't it? It took them JUST 4 years to reach a milestone that is generally attained after gaining ages of experience and toiling. With the same staff of employees and the same panel of executives, what could have possibly changed their fates so incomputably?"

"We suspect that their internal task force team might be their secret behind a lightning paced success. Set up just a few months after the President's demise, this covert team has led every single takeover operation to date."

"Interesting....and who might be on this 'covert' TSF team according to our data?"

"Sir, their identities have been kept masked from the rest of the company. There is a chance that only the higher-ups know who they really maybe. According to our team, Seiya, the VP and Leila, CEO of DWC have been the only ones to have ever attended these confidential meetings. No member of their staff has access to any information about the secured movements of the TSF as well as their leader, Ms Naiver."

"So you expect me to believe that our little lady who has a pygmy of an experience has been containing a supposedly flawless team of individuals to carry out all the arduous consignments. Tim, when did my majestic looks begin giving you impressions of a nitwit?"

"NO! forgive me, sir. But, there actually might be a catch to it. Even though only a few people have had a chance to meet Lady Leila closely, everyone cherishes her like a daughter of the company. She has been restricted to perform extensively taxing tasks as per the President's will. In addition, she only takes part in roles that are assigned to her directly by Hanji. Reportedly, she never proceeds with any meetings of the TSF team without his assent which only makes us hinkier of her undisputable authority.

"(scoffs)...Now, Who do you think is the real mastermind then, Tim? The guy who is burdened by all the industrious tasks of the company or the lady with an MBA who only knows how to play supporting roles ?"

"I-...I have no idea. But I am curious. How must we find out, sir?"

"We stir the waters as hard as we can to catch the fish. Well, in our case it might even be a jellyfish since it's too deep within the water. (blear giggling)

"What does that mean, sir?"

"It means it's time for us to call them out to play. Timmy, inform the PR department to make official announcements of our arrival through every media channel. After all, I must check if the company is atleast swift enough to compete in my battle."

"Oh, I get it now! You plan to intimidate them till they finally make a move under pressure. Perhaps, then we can track the real strategist and study their activities better to eliminate them. (claps) I must have done some charitable work without live streaming it to be able to work for you today, Mr Raquel.