One Week Later - June 17th, 2015

It had been a week since Nova Enterprise secured the partnership with Sentech Solutions. The team was riding high on their initial success, having closed several deals and begun to make a name for themselves in the competitive tech industry. Dio had leveled up to level 13, allocating all his points to intelligence, sharpening his strategic acumen even further.

The office was buzzing with activity as everyone settled into their roles and responsibilities. Dio was in his office, reviewing the latest sales reports when his phone buzzed with an urgent notification.

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News Breaks

My heart skipped a beat as i read the alert: Titan Tech, a major competitor, had just launched a groundbreaking new product aimed squarely at Nova Enterprise's market. The product promised to deliver superior performance at a lower cost, a move that threatened to undercut all their recent gains.

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Team Meeting

I immediately called an emergency meeting with my core team. Mr. Johan, Onio, Lars, Evelyn, and Ray gathered in the conference room, the air thick with tension.

"We have a serious situation," i began, my voice steady but urgent. "TitanTech has launched a new product that directly competes with ours. We need to act fast."

Each team member reacted, their expressions ranging from concern to determination.

Evelyn was the first to speak. "We need to pivot our strategy. Highlight what makes our product unique and reinforce customer loyalty."

Ray, ever the ambitious and trustworthy team player, added, "We should leverage our existing relationships. Show our clients that we're here for the long haul and that we offer more than just a product."

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Developing a Counter-Strategy

I nodded, absorbing their suggestions. "Lars, Ray, I need you to work on enhancing our current product. See if we can add any features or improvements quickly. Evelyn, Onio, focus on a marketing blitz to strengthen our brand and reassure our customers. Mr. Johan, I need you to gather any intelligence on TitanTech's strategy and possible weaknesses."

The team sprang into action, each member driven by the urgency of the situation.

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Customer Reassurance Campaign

Under Evelyn's leadership, the marketing campaign took shape. They offered limited-time discounts, superior customer service guarantees, and exclusive features to existing clients. Evelyn's organizational skills and creative marketing tactics shone through, giving the campaign a dynamic edge.

We had ten sales consultants by now, each working tirelessly to secure new clients. But frustration was mounting. I could hear snippets of conversations through the office walls, each one echoing a similar sentiment.

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"Yes, I understand, but our product offers superior support and integration," one of our consultants pleaded, only to be met with a curt response.

"Sorry, TitanTech already called us. We're not interested," another customer replied dismissively.

Lars was seething with anger. He kicked the trashcan across the room, the loud crash drawing everyone's attention. "This is ridiculous! They're stealing our clients right from under us!"

In my inner monologue, I couldn't shake the feeling that TitanTech had somehow gotten hold of the same client list. If we kept going like this, my employees were only going to suffer and lose motivation. We needed a different approach, and fast.

In a loud, commanding voice, I shouted, "Everyone, shut the operation down! Go home early today."

The room fell silent as everyone turned to look at me. "We'll regroup and come back stronger tomorrow," I added, trying to project confidence despite the turmoil inside me. "Take the time to rest and clear your heads. We'll figure this out."

I then turned to Evelyn. "Evelyn, call Chris and schedule a meeting as soon as possible," I said firmly. "We need to discuss our strategy and get ahead of this."

Evelyn nodded, already pulling out her phone. "I'll get on it right away."

With that, I watched as the team began to gather their things and head out, their faces a mix of frustration and determination. We had taken a hit, but I knew we could bounce back. We just needed to regroup and rethink our approach.

I decided to take a walk to clear my head. As I strolled past the busy city life, watching people hustle and bustle, an idea struck me. There it was—the solution.

If we could offer the newest models of laptops and smartphones as part of our deal, we could have an edge against TitanTech. The added value of cutting-edge technology, even at a slightly higher cost, could attract customers looking for the latest and greatest.

I quickly pulled out my phone and began making notes, outlining the details of the new strategy. I felt a renewed sense of determination. This could work. We could turn this around and come out stronger.

With a clearer head and a solid plan forming, I made my way back to the office, ready to share my idea with the team and take the next steps in our fight against TitanTech.

Back in the office, I gathered the team. Everyone looked weary, but I could see a spark of hope as I laid out the new plan.

"We're going to include the newest models of laptops and smartphones in our deals," I explained. "It'll raise the cost a bit, but it'll give us a significant edge against TitanTech. People want the latest tech, and we can offer it to them."

Evelyn nodded thoughtfully. "That could definitely work. It makes our product more appealing and justifies the price increase."

Lars, still a bit rattled from earlier, started to look more optimistic. "I like it. But it's going to take a lot of work to get this set up quickly."

"Exactly," I said. "So let's gear up for an all-nighter. We need to get everything ready by morning."

Ray chimed in, "I'll start working on the logistics. We need to figure out the best suppliers and get those orders in ASAP."

"Perfect," I said. "But first, let's order some food. We're going to need fuel for this."

Onio grinned. "Pizza, Chinese, or something healthier?"

"Pizza," Lars said immediately. "It's classic all-nighter food."

"Agreed," Evelyn added. "And maybe some coffee. Lots of coffee."

We placed a large order for pizza and a couple of boxes of coffee from the nearest cafe. As we waited for the food to arrive, we divided tasks and set up workstations.

By the time the food got here, we were in full swing. The office was buzzing with activity, the smell of pizza wafting through the air. It was going to be a long night, but for the first time all day, I felt hopeful. We had a plan, and we were ready to fight for Nova Enterprise future.

Dio Stat's Info:

Lvl: 13

Skill Count: 2 (Key selling point analyze) (Analyze)

Strength:35

Agility:24

Intelligence:18

Endurance:21

Charm:23

Dio influence, power & riches:

Money - 6.4millions kroner.

Associate - 6

Asset - 0

Digital Asset - 250 BTC

Goons - 10

Car - 0

Guard - 0

Employers - 10

Company - 1