Page 48 of Billion Dollar Dispute

We share a look before one of us smirks. “I wonder where you get that from.”

Harvey laughs, and for a moment, it feels like everything is normal.

When we finally return to work, the mood shifts. Danny has been out for most of the day, and there’s a pile of things waiting to be done. Molly comes in not too much later, saying she needs to leave early because Hugo is sick. Then Danny texts me, saying he’s heading home after distributing a few of our cards to potential clients. I text him back, telling him I’ll see him tomorrow.

Now it’s just me and Harvey.

My phone rings with an unknown number. “Recaredo Events, Jemima speaking.”

“Hi Jemima, it’s Oliver Lincoln.”

I sit up in my office chair, sifting through papers on my desk to find a pen.

“Oh, hi. How can I help you?”

“I’m wondering if you could host a gallery birthday?”

“Sure. What date?”

He chuckles, his tone a bit lighter than his brother’s.

Why am I thinking of Harvey’s laugh right now?

“Here’s the issue: before we met, I had another company running my events, but the design is off.”

“What’s not working?” I ask, scribbling down notes.

“It’s immature. Gold and black, like a 90s prom. I want something elegant—”

“Masculine?” I ask.

“Yes. Not too dark, though.”

“Got it. When’s the birthday?”

“Saturday night.”

I gasp. “This Saturday?”

My pen freezes, and I look across the room, wondering how I can manage this while restructuring.

“Yeah. I’m sorry. I wasn’t expecting us to work together until my next project, but I need my events to represent me. So, I fired them.”

I can do this.This is a big opportunity.

Please tell me it’s not a big event.

“And how many guests are you expecting?”

“Only 50 to 100. It’s a small celebration for the gallery’s birthday.”

I tap my pen on my desk, trying to think quickly.

"What's your availability look like tomorrow?” I ask, knowing it might be quicker to design a brief, and run it past him. Creating a detailed document that covers the key elements of the event. Which includes the event’s objectives, target audience, budget, timeline, location, logistical details, and any other specific requirements. The brief will serve as a guide for me and my team to ensure everything runs smoothly and according to plan. It will also allow Oliver to be well prepared for the night.

I rub my forehead as I look at my calendar.

“Does ten a.m. work for you?”

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