As we settled around the dining table, Mr. Ivan launched into stories of his supermarket chain's expansion, particularly the new out-of-town branch he was clearly proud of. "It's a fantastic location, prime real estate and an untapped market just waiting to be explored," he boasted, slicing into his chicken with gusto.
Merry nodded along, her face the picture of interest. "That sounds like a significant undertaking, Mr. Ivan. Opening a new branch isn't without its challenges, though, especially in unfamiliar territories with foreign competition," she commented smoothly, her voice light but filled with sharp curiosity. Not every day you got to see a fairy being interested in her materials in business school.
