Threads of Fate A Sudden Rivalry Begins

Hale Corp Conference Room

Ethan stands at the head of the conference table in the sleek, modern Hale Corp office.

The board members are seated, listening attentively as he delivers a presentation

Ethan Hale (Male Lead)

As we move forward, Hale Corp will focus on integrating AI-driven marketing strategies across all sectors, including our skincare brand, Lava.

His tone is calm, authoritative, and confident. The room is filled with nods of approval from the board members

Board member

Impressive, Mr. Hale. This approach could set a new standard in the industry.

Ethan Hale (Male Lead)

That’s the goal. We’ll stay ahead of the competition.

As the meeting wraps up, Ethan receives a text from his father.

Text from Father: "Don't forget about the charity event tonight. We need to present a strong front."

College Design Studio

Ava sits in a bustling design studio, sketching ideas for the upcoming Hale Corp collaboration.

Chloe, sitting next to her, is scrolling through her phone📱

Chloe (Ava’s Best Friend)

Ava, check this out. Hale Corp’s CEO, Ethan Hale, is speaking at some big event tonight. The media can’t get enough of him.

Ava Williams (Female Lead)

(without looking up) Ethan Hale, huh? He’s the one we’re designing for.

Chloe (Ava’s Best Friend)

Yeah, apparently he’s super smart but kind of... intimidating.

Ava Williams (Female Lead)

Sounds like someone who’s not going to be easy to impress.

Ava narrows her focus, sketching faster, determined to prove herself. She knows the stakes and what it means to succeed.

Ethan’s Office

Back in his office, Ethan glances at the college portfolio submissions for the collaboration project.

His assistant, Grace, enters with a list of participants.

Grace Thompson (Ethan’s Assistant)

The top students from the design program have submitted their work for review. You’ll need to choose the finalists by next week.

Ethan Hale (Male Lead)

(Looking at the list) Ava Williams… Let’s see if she’s any good.

Narrator

He says this with a hint of skepticism, as if no one’s work is easily good enough for him.