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"Believe whatever you want, but let's continue," I say, slightly annoyed "If we don't get this product launched, we'll all be in trouble"

Cheryl realizes that she isn't going to get anything further out of me, so she continues

"I've created an infographic that shows a breakdown of various deet audience is You'll see that while ht here, you can see what I' to"

I glance at the i a word she's said, so it takesat

"It's right here," Cheryl says, pointing down to the far left corner There's a tinge of irritation in her voice

She continues, "I was also considering the fact that we have a large sponsorship pool that we can reach into as well If we throw an event for this product launch, I could see various adult novelty stores interested in sponsorships Who was that one sex toy manufacturer that we used to partner with? Ethan?"

"Oh right, uh, let's see—ere they again?" I ask

"Never mind I've just rehty by Nature and Good Vibrations Shall we send them a sponsorship proposal?"

"Sure, whatever you think"

"It's your call, Ethan If we offer the team to draw up the proposal Do ant to offer three tiers of sponsorship?"

"Look, I ht because honestly, all of these ideas are juether in my mind," I lie I'm not tired, but it's true that I' on my mind, and it's certainly not the product launch—or events—or sponsors

"I trust you, Cheryl You know this business—and me—inside and out You et everyone onboard with the plan and we'll roll it out I have total confidence that this will be a product launch for the books It'll be the best one in Illicit Entertainment history"

"Okay, if that's how you feel, I'lls Just as I'm about to excuse myself from the room, she speaks up

Brittney is supposed to be shooting today," she says

"Oh yeah?" I ask, acting casual