Chapter 133

• I had spent the last few weeks meticulously planning, carefully selecting the perfect guest list for the high-profile tea party. It was an investment in our future Adrian and I had just completed a game-changing deal, and now it was time to elevate our profile in the right circles. Invitations had been sent to the wives of two deputy ministers at the Ministry of Industry and Corporate Affairs, along with the wife of the Minister himself. It was a long shot that the Minister's wife would attend, but the deputy ministers’ wives were practically guaranteed.
• The plan was simple: gather the right people, subtly hint at our growing influence, and position Adrian and me as key players in the corporate world. I had hoped to use the occasion to learn more about the recognition system and how the ministry rewarded high-performing executives. In this world, reputation was everything, and I needed to ensure ours was solidified.
• But as the day of the event approached, my expectations slowly unraveled.