Chase stood outside the conference room, adjusting his tie and taking a deep breath. He and his brother, Caleb, were about to meet with a representative from a potential investor, and Chase wanted to make a good impression.
Caleb, who was standing beside him, clapped him on the back.
“You’ve got this, bro,” he said, his voice confident. “We’ve prepared for this meeting, and we know our stuff.”
Chase nodded, feeling a surge of gratitude towards his brother. Caleb had been a rock throughout this entire process, and Chase couldn’t have asked for a better business partner.
The two brothers entered the conference room, where a woman in her mid-40s was already seated. She stood up as they approached, a warm smile on her face.
“Good morning, gentlemen,” she said, extending her hand. “I’m Ra
