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March 12, 2023, 5:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001

Daniel started his day as he always did, with an early morning routine of completing his daily missions. He has already grown accustomed to the routine, he knew that it had been beneficial for him and planned to continue it even after the mandatory period was over. Today was the last day of his seven-day well-being mission, and he felt extra motivated and eager to see what rewards the system would offer him for taking care of himself diligently.

After finishing his daily routine, Daniel sat in his home office, sending out emails to the candidates he had selected for various roles in his new company. He composed a message and attached a document with the details of the job offer, including salary, benefits, and job responsibilities. He asked the candidates to review the document carefully and sign it if they agreed to the terms.

"Dear [Candidate Name]," he wrote, "I am pleased to offer you the position of [Job Title] at the Inklusive Creatives and Advertising. Please find attached the details of the job offer, including salary, benefits, and job responsibilities. If you are interested in accepting the offer, please review the document carefully and sign it. You can then send it back to me at your earliest convenience.

Regards,

Daniel Abelardo

Chief Executive Officer

Inklusive Creatives and Advertising"

He double-checked each email, making sure to address the candidates by their first names.

"Ellie, check. Paolo, check. Alvin, check," he muttered to himself as he went down the list. He attached the job offer details document to each email and added a note asking the candidates to sign and send it back if they accepted the offer.

He continued, "Nhicole, check. Dwight, check. Aeryl, check. Nina, check. Jewel, check. Lily, check. Jhunel, check. Jerome, check. John Paul, check."

He leaned back in his chair and took a deep breath, feeling confident that he had made the right choices for each position. He knew it was going to be a challenge to build a new team from scratch, but he was excited to work with these talented individuals.

He hit the send button and watched as each email flew off into cyberspace, hoping that each candidate would accept the offer and join his new venture.

As Daniel waited for the responses from the candidates, he received an email from Ms. Beth reminding him that he needed to submit papers for the address and location of his new business. "Ugh," he muttered under his breath, feeling irritated and frustrated with himself. He had completely forgotten about this important task. He hadn't even looked for an office yet. His mind started to race as he thought of the possible solutions to this problem. He had been so focused on the hiring process and setting up his new business that he had neglected the practical aspects of establishing it.

They could use his unit temporarily since it's big enough. He can convert the other spare bedroom which he intended to be a guest room as a temporary office, but he had hesitations still. He wanted to create a professional work environment that would inspire his team and help them produce their best work.

He quickly composed a reply to Ms. Beth, telling her that he would get back to her within a day or two. He knew he had to act fast if he wanted to get his business up and running soon.

Daniel started to look for places he could rent near him. However, he soon realized that it was going to be a challenge to find a suitable space in the area he wanted. The location he was interested in was a business-centered area, and most of the available spaces were already occupied.

Daniel's search for the perfect commercial space for his business was proving to be a tedious and frustrating process. The few options he had come across were either too small or too far from his desired location. He couldn't help but feel disheartened, wondering if he was really cut out to handle his own business.

Just as he was about to give up hope, a light bulb went off in his head. He remembered the name of the general manager of his condominium building, Mr. Enrique Santos. Perhaps he could help him out. The only problem was, he didn't have his number.

With determination in his heart, Daniel quickly picked up his phone and dialed the reception desk downstairs. A friendly voice answered on the other end of the line.

"Good morning, Orean Place. How may I assist you?" the receptionist asked.

"Good morning. Could you please provide me with Mr. Enrique Santos' work or office number?" Daniel requested.

"I'm sorry, sir. I am not authorized to give out Mr. Santos' number. May I know who is calling and the nature of your business with him?" the receptionist inquired.

"My name is Daniel Abelardo, a resident here at Orean Place. I'm interested in leasing a commercial space for my business," Daniel explained.

"Ah, Mr. Abelardo. Please hold for a moment while I check if Mr. Santos is available," the receptionist said.

"Sure, thank you. Please let him know it's Daniel, we met when I moved in a few days ago," Daniel added.

Daniel waited patiently, hopeful that Mr. Santos could help him find a suitable commercial space within the building. A few moments later, the receptionist came back on the line.

"Mr. Abelardo, Mr. Santos is currently available. I will connect you now," she said.

Daniel's heart raced with anticipation as he heard the phone ring on the other end. A few seconds later, a friendly voice answered.

"Mr. Abelardo! I heard you need help with something? How can I be of service?" Mr. Santos greeted him.

"I'm interested in leasing a commercial space for my business, and I was wondering if you could assist me," Daniel explained.

"Of course, Mr. Abelardo. I'd be happy to help you. Let me check if we have any available spaces within the building," Mr. Santos replied, his voice warm and welcoming.

After a brief moment of silence, Mr. Santos spoke again.

"Mr. Abelardo, we do have a few commercial spaces available for lease. Would you like to come down to the lobby, so I can show them to you?"

"That would be great, Mr. Santos. Thank you so much for your help," Daniel said, relieved.

"It's my pleasure, Mr. Abelardo. I'll see you in a few minutes," Mr. Santos said, and the call ended.

Daniel felt grateful for Mr. Santos' assistance. He quickly gathered his things and made his way down to the lobby, excited to see what commercial spaces were available within the building.