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Rachel gazed at the Elite Group building in wonder, her voice high-pitched. "Girl, this place is massive!"

"Huh?" Charlotte turned, her expression distant, lost in thought.

Rachel repeated, her eyes narrowing, "I said, their headquarters is big and stunning."

Charlotte's eyes refocused, but her anxiety lingered. She had researched CBI Events, the original contract holder, and felt daunted by their size and reputation compared to her small business.

Noticing Charlotte's tense expression, Rachel asked, concerned, "You're feeling nervous, aren't you?" 

"I don't know, Rach... I'm scared," Charlotte admitted, with a vulnerable look.

Rachel's expression turned sympathetic, her lower lip caught between her teeth. She wished Natalie were there to offer her calming expertise.

Mustering courage, she assured Charlotte, "We've done this before, Charlie. Not on this scale, perhaps, but the process remains the same."