The Boss in the Bedroom (MxM)

11. The Exclusive Endevaour

Ethan burst into my office on Monday morning, his excitement palpable. "I don't know what kind of networking you've been doing Lukas, but it's definitely working!"

I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at his unabashed energy. It was a Monday morning and there is no reason for anyone to be so excited for work. "Wow, Ethan. Jumping straight to business, are we? What happened to, 'hey' or 'how are you?' or maybe even just 'good morning'?"

He rolled his eyes playfully, his excitement undeterred. "Okay, okay, good morning, Lukas. Now, can I share the amazing news?"

I leaned back in my chair, a playful grin on my face. "Of course, now that you've properly greeted me."

Ethan's grin widened, and he wasted no time in sharing his news. "So, guess what?" Ethan continued, his enthusiasm barely contained. "A representative from Euphorial Magazines just called about a collaboration with us to help advertise our next clothing line in two months."

"Wait, seriously? That's incredible!" My exclamation was finally matching up to his excitement, and my heart raced with the news. Euphorial Magazines was one of the industry giants, it's also published by the renowned media powerhouse, Stellar Media Enterprises and the fact that they were reaching out to us first was definitely a big deal.

"But wait, why would they reach out to us first?" I questioned, my curiosity piqued.

"Who cares! This is a huge opportunity Lukas, you absolutely cannot let this go."

"Oh But there's one catch," Ethan added, his tone turning slightly more serious. "The director has demanded exclusive rights to feature the clothing line in their next issue."

I leaned back in my chair, processing the information. Exclusive rights could mean a boost in visibility like we'd never experienced before, but it would also mean aligning ourselves solely with Euphorial Magazines for this campaign.

"That's a big decision," I mused aloud. "Exclusive rights could really propel us, but it would also mean putting a lot of eggs in one basket."

Ethan nodded in agreement. "Exactly. It's a gamble, but it could pay off big time. I mean, I know it's a big decision to make, but the exposure we'd get from it could be game-changing."

Ethan's excitement was infectious, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of energy myself. "Exclusive rights could indeed be a game-changer," I mused. "It's a risk, but the rewards could be immense."

Ethan nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Exactly, Lukas. We've been working hard to make Noble Couture stand out, and this could be the opportunity we need to solidify our position in the industry."

We both fell into a moment of contemplative silence, weighing the pros and cons of the proposition. This was the kind of opportunity we had worked tirelessly for, and now it was staring us in the face.

"Let's set up a meeting with the rest of the team," I suggested. "We need to discuss this thoroughly before making a decision."

Ethan smiled, a glint of admiration in his eyes. "You're right, Lukas. This is a game-changer, and we need to make sure we're making the best move for Noble Couture."

In the following days, we convened meetings, analyzed projections, and consulted with advisors. The discussions were intense, each team member presenting their perspectives and concerns. Opinions were divided – some expressed caution about relying solely on one partnership, while others highlighted the potential advantages of an exclusive alliance with Euphorial Magazines.

Ethan's insights were invaluable during these discussions. He had an uncanny ability to see both the creative and practical aspects of the situation, and his input often led to new angles of thinking.