MAIN CHARACTERS:

• JESS: (Adult, Female) A sharp mid-30s lawyer in a tailored suit, fiercely protective of her case, her composure masking a rising fury.

• CHARLIE: (Adult, Female) A Type-A mid-30s senior partner in a tailored blazer, cunning and ambitious, her connections fuel a bold power play.

SYNOPSIS: In the sleek offices of a high-stakes law firm, Jess confronts Charlie over a covert move that threatens a massive merger, igniting a fierce clash of wits and egos. Their exchange crackles with betrayal and biting accusations, as personal jabs and professional stakes escalate, hinting at hidden alliances and a scandal that could unravel their firm. This scene pulses with raw ambition, offering actors a chance to embody the intense interplay of rivalry and deception in a corporate battlefield.

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