Ascot Signature: The CEO's Trial

The cool breeze felt refreshing after your morning exercise, a perfect start to what should be a perfect day.

Today is the day you officially become the CEO of Ascot Signatures, your family's renowned fashion brand. The company you visited as a little girl with your grandma, and later with your mom, is now yours to lead. A wave of excitement washes over you – you feel like the queen of the world, ready to take the company to new heights and make your parents proud.

Your assistant, Ava, brings you orange juice. You head off to get ready, already knowing the stunning brown suit you’ll wear. Downstairs, the family breakfast is a familiar scene: Dad with his newspaper, Mom overseeing the maids and watching Rick, and Angie quietly studying. Rick, ever the tease, jokes about your late waking habits, but you're determined not to let him get to you today. A playful exchange about his phone and a mysterious call ensues, piquing your mom's interest.

After a round of family hugs and goodbyes, including a bear hug from Rick and a lucky charm bracelet from Angie, you are in the car with your Dad, heading to the office. Jitters start to set in as the realization of the responsibility hits you. Your Dad offers comforting words, reminding you to believe in yourself and 'fake it till you make it'.

Arriving at the intimidatingly large building, you take a deep breath, ready to face the day. Inside, you're congratulated by employees before heading up to your new office on the tenth floor. Your assistants, Ms. Amelia Waters and Mr. Jack Dunne, are introduced.

Just as you settle in, Ms. Waters informs you of an urgent briefing from the Finance and Designing Departments in ten minutes. Little do you know, this meeting is just the beginning of the chaos about to unfold.