Harmony Secret (ดีลลับฉบับเล่นเล่ห์)

You know that, right?

We may have just shaken hands in front of the press,

but we’re still business rivals.

Of course. I may be new in the game,

but I get how this works.

Even if we’re rivals,

that doesn’t necessarily mean

we have to be enemies.

I’m not so sure about that.

It kind of depends…

on what happens next, don’t you think?

Hello, everyone.

Right now, we’re here at Greater Tower.

In just one hour,

a major national project auction will take place.

Hosted by The Greater Duty Free.

The energy inside is buzzing already.

Let’s take you inside for a closer look.

I just got here, Dad.

Alright. I’ll be there in about 20 minutes.

Have you talked to any reporters yet?

Even after rehearsing a hundred interviews,

I’m still nervous.

Thinking of grabbing a drink…

might help me relax a bit.

That’s a good idea, sweetie.

Stress won’t help you one bit.

This is your first real event…

your debut as Superior’s new leader.

Iced matcha latte, no syrup, please.

One moment, please.

It’s not just the press you’ll be dealing with.

There are plenty of Thai business rivals waiting for us.

When you face them,

stay calm. Stay sharp.

Think carefully before every move.

Otherwise, they’ll say…

that you were never cut out for this from the start.

Got it, Dad.

I won’t slip up.

I’ll prove myself to everyone.

That I’m not just some rookie

they can take down easily.

Especially not Orianna.

Orianna?

Why?

You’ve got plenty of rivals.

What’s so special about this one?

Well…

Because the face of Orianna

is also a woman like me.

Same age, too.

And she’s just as good-looking.

But she’s more experienced.

She gets way more media coverage than I do.

She’s a public figure.

She probably thinks…

what she has gives her an edge over me.

But I’ll make her see…

the more we’re underestimated,

the more we burn to win.

I’ll probably arrive just before it starts.

We won’t have much prep time.

Just remember…

you are the face of Orianna.

Where are you going, Aiwarin?

- Smoke break? - Not a chance.

If anyone sees you, your image will tank.

Please, Yam’s begging you. Please.

I get it. People warned me before you did.

Was it the Chairman?

Help me out here.

What can I do to kill this boredom?

Still almost an hour till showtime.

Walk. Just wander around the building.

It’ll kill time, burn calories, and scope the place out.

Once this bidding war’s done, we’ll be working here often anyway.

Good to get the lay of the land first.

Every war starts with studying the battlefield.

Exactly. Let’s go.

Wait…

Let me grab a matcha real quick.

Hello!

- One sweet iced matcha, please. - Sure, just a moment.

Here’s your matcha.

I’m so sorry…are you okay?

I’m fine.

Sorry again.

All set. Let’s head out.

Aiwarin…

Did you see that woman sitting over there?

Yeah.

Isn’t that Maevika, heir to Superior Group?

Mhm.

Knew it.

But I heard she just came back from abroad.

Why is she here at this event?

Could Superior be sending her to represent them?

So what?

If that’s the case,

you should stay far away from her.

Don’t get close. Don’t get friendly.

Why? You think she’s here to steal our secrets?

I’m not dumb enough to let that happen.

I know you're smart, Aiwarin.

I just want you to be careful.

Right now, whoever you talk to or hang out with…

you’ve got to be extra cautious.

This competition’s brutal.

The stakes are massive.

Everyone’s ready to fight to the death.

The old players aren’t much of a threat.

We’ve already got the data on every one of them.

But…

a newcomer like Maevika?

Once she hits the real game, we don’t know her playbook.

Better to treat her as a wildcard.

She doesn’t seem scary to me.

She’s kind of cute, actually.

Aiwarin, you can’t be serious.

It’s my great pleasure

to welcome you all to the official press conference

for The Greater Duty Free bidding event.

We aim to develop this into a brand new landmark

for duty-free shopping

that ranks among the biggest in the region.

The Greater isn’t just a retail complex.

It’s also a key move for driving the national economy forward.

And we firmly believe

this venue will attract tourists from all over the world.

Boosting spending and opening endless business opportunities…

for both public and private sectors.

Today, we open the floor to investors

and capable business operators

to become part of our ambitious project.

Lastly, I’d like to thank all members of the press

for your interest and support for this project.

Our bidding process involves multiple phases.

I hope everything goes smoothly.

Let’s see who comes out on top.

Is there a particular reason, Mr. Attawit,

why you chose Aiwarin to lead this project?

Because I trust her.

That’s all there is to it.

Aiwarin is the sole heir to Orianna.

So you must have a lot of faith in her, Mr. Attawit?

I do.

She may be young,

but she thinks and makes decisions like someone much older.

Not like most her age.

I think it’s clear to everyone…

many aspects of our hotel operations

are actually her work.

And all of it

has been very well received.

But Orianna has always been a hotel business.

Entering the duty-free concession space…

isn’t that unfamiliar territory? Maybe a step behind others?

Like Superior, for example…they’re in retail.

What do you think gives you the edge to win?

Maybe ambition.

I once heard someone say…

the more we know we’re at a disadvantage,

the stronger our urge to win becomes.

Let’s move over to Mr. Nuttakorn for a quick interview.

- Please go ahead. - Hello, everyone.

We see you brought your daughter along today.

Will your daughter be involved in the project?

Well, with that setup…

do I even need to answer?

Yes, she will.

Maevika is my only daughter.

She’ll be leading Superior in this bidding round.

We heard that Maevika

just got her master’s abroad.

No work experience yet, right?

Aren’t you worried, putting her in charge of something this big?

Exactly.

Well, I’d be lying if I said no.

But I trust my daughter.

Just like any father would, I guess.

If there are more questions,

maybe ask her directly?

- Sounds good. - Sure thing.

Hello, Mr. Nuttakorn.

Heard you let your daughter

take charge of this project too?

Interesting move.

But this is still a national-level project.

It’s not a training ground for fresh grads.

Honestly, Mr. Nuttakorn…

it’d be better if you were front and center again.

Let her shadow you, learn the ropes.

Then once she’s more seasoned,

she can take the reins.

Otherwise…

Superior…

might end up trailing far behind the competition.

Thank you, Mr. Attawit, for your concern.

But I don’t see it that way.