The next day, I drove my new car to the office, excitement bubbling within me. As I pulled into the parking lot, the sleek lines of the vehicle glistened under the morning sun. Lars and Ray were waiting at the entrance, their expressions serious but welcoming. Ray handed me a coffee, the familiar aroma lifting my spirits.

"Ready for the new month?" I asked, taking a sip.

Lars and Ray exchanged a look, then turned to me with fierce determination in their eyes. "Hell yeah," they said in unison, their voices filled with confidence.

With a nod, we headed to the elevator together, feeling the buzz of anticipation. When the doors slid open on the office floor, I was greeted by the sight of Mia and Nora already hard at work. Evelyn was with them, showing them the ropes, her patience and expertise evident in every gesture guiding the new interns.

"Good morning, everyone!" I called out as I walked in. Their faces lit up as they saw me. "How are you finding Nova Enterprise so far? How's the new job treating you?"

Mia was the first to speak, her smile bright and genuine. "It's been fantastic so far! Everyone here is so supportive, especially Evelyn and I feel like I'm learning a lot every day."

Nora nodded, her eyes downcast and voice barely above a whisper. "I... I agree. The environment here is really nice, and... and it's inspiring to be around everyone working so hard. I'm... I'm learning a lot from Evelyn." She glanced up briefly, a small smile tugging at her lips, then quickly looked away.

I noticed Nora's shy demeanor and decided to tease her a bit. "Nora, you don't have to be so shy," I said with a playful grin. "We don't bite, I promise."

Nora blushed slightly, a small smile forming on her lips. "I'm just a bit nervous, but I'm really happy to be here."

"Well, we're really happy to have the both of you," I said warmly. " Matter fact we're thrilled to have both of you on the team. If you ever need anything or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Welcome to Nova Enterprise, and let's make this month a great one!"

As I looked around the office, seeing the eager faces and feeling the positive energy, I knew we were all ready to tackle the challenges ahead. The future looked bright for Nova Enterprise, and together, we were going to achieve great things.

With the morning greetings and check-ins complete, we moved to the meeting room for our usual session. I motivated everyone, outlining our daily goals and ensuring each employee knew what was expected of them. As the meeting wrapped up, I addressed the group.

"Mr. Johan, Onio, Lars, please stay seated. I have some plans for the future to discuss."

The rest of the team filed out, leaving the four of us in the room. I turned to Mr. Onio. "Mr. Onio, I need to know how much it would cost to open another sales department. Can you give us an estimate?"

Mr. Onio nodded thoughtfully. "Sure, Dio. First, we'll need to consider the office cost, which depends on the location. A good spot in the business district could run us about $50,000 per month in rent. Then, we have to factor in the cost of furnishing the office, which might be another $20,000 upfront."

He paused, calculating in his head. "Next, we need to hire staff. Assuming we start with a team of ten, including a manager, salaries and benefits would total approximately $200,000 annually. Additionally, we should budget for utilities, supplies, and miscellaneous expenses, which would add another $10,000 monthly."

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"So, all in all?" I prompted.

"All in all," Mr. Onio concluded, "we're looking at an initial setup cost of around $90,000, and ongoing monthly expenses of roughly $60,000. Of course, these are rough estimates, and the actual numbers could vary depending on specific circumstances."

I nodded, absorbing the information. "Thank you, Mr. Onio. That's very helpful. We'll need to refine these plans and look into potential locations, but this gives us a solid starting point."

Then I turned to Lars. As I stood up and walked over to him, I said, "Well, the new sales manager sits right here. I'll teach him the ropes at first, but I'm sure Lars is ready for the next step. Even though he's only been doing it for a month, he sure makes it look like he's been doing it all his life!"

Lars sat there, unable to react at first. He gripped the chair tightly as the reality finally set in. His eyes widened as he realized he had just received a big promotion. I called out for Evelyn to prepare cakes and order food for the whole team to celebrate later.

Lars turned to me, tears streaming down his face with happiness. "Thank you," he said, voice trembling.

"Don't look at it like I'm doing you any favor," I replied warmly. "You truly deserve it, Lars. Plus, there's no one I trust more with this task than you."

Mr. Johan and Onio chimed in to reassure Lars.

"That's true, Lars," Mr. Johan said. "You've been very important for Nova Enterprise."

"This promotion is truly deserved," Onio added with a nod.

Lars, overwhelmed with gratitude, managed a beaming smile as the team prepared to celebrate this milestone together. Just then, there was a knock on the door.

I looked over and said, "Come in."

Evelyn showed Maria the way in. I turned to Lars and said, "Lars, Maria is going to be your first employee. She will help you build your team, with Mr. Johan and Onio as mentors. Everything is thought out, and I will guide you as well."

Maria stepped forward, looking eager and confident. "I'm excited to join the team and work with you, Lars," she said warmly.

Lars, still beaming, extended his hand to Maria. "Welcome aboard, Maria. Let's make great things happen together."

The atmosphere in the room was electric with excitement and anticipation for the future, as the team rallied around Lars, ready to support him in his new role.

I then asked Mr. Johan and Onio to collaborate on finding the next location and setting up the new office. With that settled, Lars, Maria, and I headed back to the battlefield. We picked up our phones and started dialing numbers from our list, calling like crazy while high on caffeine.

The hustle in the call center was electric. Phones rang incessantly, the sound of voices weaving into a symphony of ambition and determination. Agents were engaged in animated conversations, their faces lit with focus and resolve. The clatter of keyboards filled the air as data was swiftly inputted, notes were taken, and deals were closed.

Laughter and chatter echoed occasionally in the hall, a testament to the camaraderie that had developed among the team. Whiteboards were filled with targets, goals, and motivational quotes, constantly updated to reflect our progress. The smell of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the faint scent of paper and ink, fueling our relentless drive.

The vibe was vibrant and chaotic, the office pulsing with the collective efforts of everyone striving towards success. It was exactly how I envisioned it—an environment brimming with enthusiasm, teamwork, and unyielding determination. The seed I planted had finally bloomed. Everything was coming together at last.

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 - 5millions - 100k(new office set up cost) = 5million kroner.

Associate -7

Asset - 0

Digital Asset - 250 BTC

Goons - 10

Car - 1

Guard - 0

Employers -25

Company - 1