Chapter 55

I followed Ariana up to the 25th floor of the World Trade Center. The view here was expansive, offering a beautiful distant landscape and even glimpses of the ocean. A newly established company typically wouldn't risk pouring so much effort and capital into leasing office space. If too much was invested upfront and there was no return later, it could lead to bankruptcy. Not only would the company fail, but there might even be a heavy financial loss. That was an outcome no entrepreneur wanted to see. With a slight smile, Ariana held out her hand, gesturing around the space. "What do you think of this place as the headquarters of Josh T'aime?" I was stunned. "You leased the whole floor?" "Yep." She nodded. "I paid for ten years' rent all at once. In ten years, we can either find an even better location or buy the entire building ourselves." Her ambitious plans left me speechless. I quickly waved my hands, urging her to reconsider. "Ariana, I really think we should think this thro