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INT. RADIANTGEM CREATION COMPANYLOBBY - MORNING

Malice strides confidently into the bustling lobby of her company. She's here for an important meeting, and her expression is focused as she moves through the polished, modern space.

As she approaches the elevators, she overhears snippets of hushed conversation among the employees.

EMPLOYEE 1 excitedly says, "Did you hear about Ethan?"

EMPLOYEE 2 curiously replied, "What happened?"

EMPLOYEE 1 was explaining, "He was the partner of top model Iva in her best friend's wedding!"

Malice's curiosity is piqued. She steps into the elevator, wondering about the connection between the CEO, Ethan, and the famous top model, Iva.

The elevator doors close, taking her up to her destination, but her mind is still occupied by the unexpected revelation she just heard.

Malice sits on the plush couch in her office, the soft glow of the morning sun filtering through the curtains. She absentmindedly scrolls through her social media feed when a particular headline catches her eye.

SCREEN - SOCIAL MEDIA POST

The headline reads: "Top Model Iva's Glamorous Wedding: Stunning Photos Inside!"

The accompanying image shows Iva, the top model, looking radiant in a breathtaking wedding gown. Next to her stands a familiar face—Ethan, They appear to be Iva's wedding partners.

Malice's curiosity got the better of her. The article is filled with photos of Iva's lavish wedding, and in nearly every picture, Ethan and Iva are side by side, looking incredibly close.

Malice smirks, "Mr.Ethan was Iva's partner at her best friend's wedding, Interesting,"

A nagging feeling of unease washes over her. She can't help but wonder why Ethan kept this significant connection. Malice starts to dig deeper, searching online for more information.

SCREEN - INTERNET SEARCH

Malice's fingers fly across the keyboard as she searches for news articles, interviews, and photographs of Ethan and Iva together. The results are numerous, revealing their close friendship at Iva's best friend's wedding, which had been a lavish and star-studded affair.

As she delves deeper into the online world of celebrity and social events, the images and stories of Ethan and Iva's close partnership continue to emerge, and Malice becomes increasingly perplexed.

Malice turned off her phone and started reviewing scripts and preparing for an important meeting with a potential client. She reaches for her phone and dials Lily and Alia, to assist her in this crucial meeting.

Lily and Alia work in their respective cubicles nearby, and their phones light up with Malice's call. They exchange a nervous glance before picking up their phones simultaneously.

Llily greets on the phone, hesitantly, "Hello, Ms.Malice?"

Alia also greets on the phone, equally hesitantly, "Hi, Ms.Malice."

Malice earnestly replied, "Lily, Alia, I have a client meeting in half an hour. I need both of you to come with me to assist with the presentation."

There's a pause on the other end of the line, and Malice senses something is amiss.

Lily is apprehensive, "Ms.Malice, I've got a lot on my plate today. I don't think I can make it."

Alia nervously rejects, "And I have this urgent project that needs my attention right now. Sorry, Ms.Malice."

Malice's brow furrows in surprise and disappointment. She hadn't expected her team members to refuse her request.

Malice grins, "Are you sure, Lily and Alia? This client meeting is crucial for us."

Lily and Alia exchange a look, their reluctance evident.

Lily sincerely replies, "We understand, Director, but we really can't make it this time."

Alia in an apologetic tone, "Yeah, we're really sorry."

Malice takes a deep breath, realizing she has no choice but to go alone.

Malice resigns, "Alright, I'll handle it on my own."

She hangs up the phone and rises from her desk, her shoulders were heavy with the weight of the impending meeting. Despite the unexpected setback, her determination remains unshaken as she prepares to face the client alone.