As I entered the meeting room, tension hung thick in the air. Evelyn trailed behind me, holding tightly onto the document that held our monthly results. My expression remained stoic, revealing nothing of what lay ahead. The entire team sat in silence, their eyes wide with nervous anticipation.

"Everyone, listen up," I began, my voice cutting through the silence. "First and foremost, I want to acknowledge that our first month at Nova Enterprise has been challenging. As a new company, we've encountered numerous obstacles. But each one of you sitting here today has shown courage and determination, proving to yourselves—and to me—that you got guts to make it in this cunning profession."

I paused, letting my words sink in. The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Every face was turned toward me, waiting anxiously for the results.

With a deliberate motion, I walked to my laptop and brought up the numbers on the screen behind me. "And with that being said," I continued, "let's take a look at our performance."

The screen displayed the impressive figure: 1,296 sales.

In an instant, the room exploded into celebration. Cheers, shouts of triumph, and thunderous applause filled the air. The team members exuded an infectious energy, high-fiving, hugging, and exchanging wide smiles that conveyed their disbelief and exhilaration. It was a moment of collective achievement, where every person present felt the thrill of surpassing expectations in the business world.

"Settle down, everyone!" I called out, raising my hands to bring the room back to order. Slowly, the noise subsided, and all eyes were once again on me.

"This means," I exclaimed, my voice tinged with excitement, "everyone gets a bonus! Fifteen thousand dollars will be added to the team bonus because each of you met the minimum budget!"

Another wave of cheers swept through the room. Faces lit up with joy and relief as the reality of the bonus sank in.

"Congratulations!" I said, smiling at their elation. "But remember, don't spend it all at once."

The room buzzed with excited chatter as I wrapped up the meeting. Evelyn handed out the bonus documentation to each team member, their expressions clearly showing a mix of disbelief and happiness.

"And to celebrate our success," I continued, "we've booked a team dinner for the whole crew. It's all on behalf of our CEO, Mr. Onio." I winked and gestured towards Mr. Onio, who stood up with a broad smile.

Mr. Onio stepped forward, the room quieting once again. "Thank you, Dio," he began. "I am incredibly proud of what we've achieved this month. It's your hard work and dedication that have brought us here. Let's keep this momentum going and aim even higher in the coming months. Enjoy the dinner, you've earned it!"

The team erupted in applause once more, energized by Mr. Onio's words.

"Evelyn will handle the communication for the dinner," I added. "Let her know if you can or can't attend."

Mr. Johan approached me as the team began to disperse. "Great job, Dio. You really inspired the team today. Now, go kill that result meeting with Sentech."

I nodded, feeling a surge of confidence and anticipation brewing in me. "Thanks, Mr. Johan. I will."

I knew we had set the bar high, but I also knew that with this incredible team, we were more than capable of reaching even greater heights.

Now, I arrived at the Sentech office building. As I walked in, Thalia awaited me. She seemed stressed, her eyes darting around nervously.

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"It's been a rough month," she said quietly as we headed toward the meeting room.

I glanced around and noticed everyone seemed stressed out, their faces tight with anxiety. The atmosphere was thick with tension. As we approached the meeting room, the sound of a loud argument reached my ears.

I stepped up to the stand, facing a boardroom full of indifferent faces, including Chris and Thalia. Opening my laptop, I began the meeting, mentioning the campaign Chris and I had meticulously planned.

A voice cut through the room. "Let's set one thing straight: if you don't deliver what you promised, our partnership ends." The speaker's tone was sharp, punctuated with an edge of skepticism and caution.

Chris slammed his hand on the table, his voice carrying a tone of authority and frustration. "Enough! We may have financial problems, but that's no excuse to treat our partners like this. Let him speak."

The room fell silent, tension thickening in the air. I took a deep breath, steadying myself before speaking up. "I understand the stakes here. We've expanded our team and executed the campaign meticulously."

Thalia chimed in, her voice tinged with concern. "Dio, hitting 200 sales is commendable, but it might not be sufficient. If we don't secure at least 400 orders this month, we could be forced to terminate our partnership and face significant layoffs."

I smirked, unable to suppress a hint of confidence in my voice. "No wonder everyone looks so gloomy."

Mr. Salazan eyed me with an expression that could curdle milk. "How dare you! Do you find this situation amusing?"

He stood up abruptly, his face reddening. "Your flippancy is insulting, especially given the circumstances!"

Realizing my mistake, I bowed slightly, my tone shifting to a more serious register. "I apologize, Mr. Salazan. That wasn't my intention. I understand the gravity of our situation. Chris entrusted us, and I've fought tooth and nail for Sentech's and Nova's future."

The room was quiet as I showed them Nova Enterprise's monthly results. "Now, here are our results: 1296 sales in our first month, achieved by a team of 15 people working tirelessly every day to prove our commitment."

Chris's face lit up with relief and joy, "Dio, you've done it! This is incredible!"

Thalia's eyes widened in surprise, her doubt turning into admiration. "We're saved. I can't believe this."

Mr. Salazan, stunned, asked, "15 people did this, how is this even possible?"

The room erupted in applause. Board members stood up, clapping and cheering, their disbelief turning into excitement. I had shown them that Nova Enterprise could exceed all expectations, even in the toughest of times.

As the board members got up to shake my hand, their earlier disinterest completely vanished, I felt a surge of pride. Each handshake was a validation of the hard work and relentless effort my team and I had put in. Amid the sea of congratulations, I caught Chris and Thalia's eyes, giving them a reassuring look that said, "I've got your back."

Chris grinned, his earlier stress replaced with genuine relief. "Dio, I knew you could pull it off."

Thalia's smile was wide, her eyes glistening with unshed tears of joy. "You really saved us, Dio. Thank you."

I nodded, absorbing the moment. "This is just the beginning. Let's keep pushing forward."

The energy in the room was electric, the earlier tension now replaced with excitement and sheer admiration. We had not only met expectations—we had shattered them. And this was just the start of what Nova Enterprise is going to achieve in the future.

Suddenly, the system chimed in my mind, startling me slightly:

"Congratulations, Dio! You leveled up to level 14. Choose stats to upgrade."

I took a moment to process the notification, a smile forming on my lips. I quickly opened my stats info:

Considering the challenges ahead and what would benefit Nova Enterprise the most, I decided to upgrade my stats strategically. I focused on increasing Intelligence and Charm, knowing they would be crucial for making smarter decisions and winning over more clients.

Upgraded Stats:

Intelligence: 23 (+5)

With these enhancements, I felt even more confident in leading Nova Enterprise to greater heights. The future ours to conquer, and with the momentum we had built, there was no stopping us now.

Dio Stat's Info:

Lvl: 14

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

Strength:35

Agility:24

Intelligence:23

Endurance:21

Charm:23

Dio influence, power & riches:

Money - 5.2millions kroner + 500000 kroner salary on payday = 5.7million kroner.

Associate - 6

Asset - 0

Digital Asset - 250 BTC

Goons - 10

Car - 0

Guard - 0

Employers -15

Company - 1