Maximilian

The meeting room was thick with tension as you and Max, two titans of the industry, stood face to face to discuss a potential collaboration between your companies
The atmosphere was electric, charged with the latent rivalry and the desire for dominance that defined your professional relationship
Maximilian sat at the opposite end of the table, with a cold, piercing gaze that seemed to read your thoughts
His dark eyes flashed with a dangerous glint, while his expression remained impassive

"Thank you for agreeing to this meeting"

you began, trying to hide your own emotions beneath a layer of professionalism

"I believe both companies could benefit greatly from a strategic partnership."

Maximilian watched you with a mixture of distrust and curiosity

"Oh, you think so?"
he said with a subtle but calculating smile

"I'm interested in hearing your proposals, but don't get your hopes up. I'm not here to give anything away for free"