Chapter 3
Summary
- Ted offers encouragement to Sam after she feels demoralized from a failed contract negotiation.
- Sam is self-conscious about her inadequate footwear prior to another business meeting.
- Her colleagues, Ted and Joel, advise Sam to project confidence despite her embarrassing situation.
- In the next meeting, Sam notices the managing director is not paying attention but then realizes he is distracted by her shoe.
- Sam uses the director's distraction to her advantage, subtly leading him to agree to terms and sign the contract.
- The team celebrates winning the contract and for the first time in a while, they take a relaxed lunch break enjoying the moment.
- Nisha, another character, is outside a gym, panicking because Peter is not picking up his phone.
- Nisha is forced to take a taxi back to her hotel wearing only a bathrobe and carrying money she finds to be unsanitary.
- Once at the penthouse, Nisha is not allowed in by Ari following Mr. Cantor's instructions, which leaves her shocked and without access to her belongings.
- Back to Sam, her new assertiveness, influenced by her appearance and a high-stakes approach, leads to winning another contract.
- Despite their success, the team worries about the terms of their negotiation and their overall business situation.
- Sam, feeling mixed about relying on her appearance, faces a difficult negotiation with Miriam Price who plays hardball.
- Unable to reach a favorable deal, Sam goes to the toilet, feeling defeated and pondering if she's compromised her integrity.
- Miriam compliments Sam on her shoes, revealing a shared interest in high-quality footwear.
- The mutual appreciation for the shoes becomes a turning point as Miriam offers to negotiate privately away from the "boys."
- Miriam and Sam end on a positive note, looking forward to an agreement that is beneficial for both parties.