Chapter 75 Business Empire must have an Office

75 Business Empire must have an Office

January 28th, 2024.

Three o'clock in the afternoon found Michael in a state of thoughtful anticipation. It had been an hour since he first stepped into the sleek confines of the Servcorp offices in the towering Philippine Stock Exchange Tower. Despite the wait, Michael found the atmosphere far from inconvenient. The occasional staff member would approach, offering water or an assortment of snacks with a politeness that was both professional and genuinely warm. Each time, Michael declined, yet he couldn't help but appreciate the gesture. The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

As the clock hands swept past another hour, Alex reappeared.

"Mr. Reyes, thank you for waiting," Alex began, his tone apologetic yet earnest. "There was a delay in finalizing some details relevant to your inquiry. We wanted to ensure that everything was perfectly aligned with your requirements and expectations before proceeding."

"It's okay, as long as you are here and finalize all the things that are needed to finalize," Michael responded.

Alex nodded, a look of relief crossing his face at Michael's response. "I appreciate your patience. Let's get down to business then," he said, motioning towards a set of documents laid out on the table in front of them.

Michael leaned forward, his eyes scanning the detailed floor plans laid out before him. "These are the options we believe align closely with SolaraTech's vision," Alex said, his finger tracing along the lines of one of the floor plans. The paper depicted a spacious open-plan office, segmented by translucent glass partitions that promised a balance of collaboration and privacy. Tiny notes in the margin listed the dimensions, natural light access, and proximity to communal facilities like the kitchen and restrooms.

Finally, Michael's review reached the section on maintenance and support services. The contract promised regular cleaning of common areas and timely maintenance and repairs of facilities, ensuring a professional and functional working environment at all times.

As Alex finished his overview of the lease contract, Michael felt a sense of clarity about the decision at hand. "Alex, it looks like you've thought of everything," Michael finally said, a tone of respect in his voice. "Let's proceed with the next steps. SolaraTech is ready to call the Philippine Stock Exchange Tower home."

"With that, I'm going to need your signature, Mr. Reyes," Alex said, sliding the contract across the table towards Michael along with a sleek, black pen. Michael took a moment, his eyes briefly scanning the final page of the contract, where his signature would seal the deal. Then, seconds later, he signed his name with a firm, decisive stroke.

"Congratulations, Mr. Reyes," Alex said "Welcome to the Philippine Stock Exchange Tower."

Michael nodded, a sense of accomplishment washing over him. "Thank you, Alex. I'm looking forward to getting everything set up. How soon can we move in?"

"We'll start the onboarding process immediately. Your office space will be ready for occupancy within the next two weeks. We'll coordinate with your team on the specifics of the move-in process, ensuring a smooth transition," Alex explained, gathering the documents and placing them neatly in a folder.

"Perfect. I'll have my team ready. I believe this is the beginning of a great partnership," Michael said, standing up to shake Alex's hand. "I'll excuse myself now, Mr. Reyes. But please, make yourself comfortable." Michael stayed for a moment inside, pulling out his phone and then contacting both of his investors. He informed them of the successful lease signing and the imminent move-in date. After sending the messages, he leaned back in his chair. It's really getting near, in two weeks, he'd be able to interview applicants from around the world and have them onboard the SolaraTech.

This is exhilarating!