June 16th, 2025.

The following day.

The rain had stopped just before noon, leaving the streets of Bonifacio Global City slick with reflections of glass towers and crossing headlights. Inside the TG Motors Headquarters, the atmosphere was calm but heavy with anticipation. Everyone knew that today was historic, the formal signing of the TG Tower construction contract.

The conference room, normally bright with activity, had been rearranged for the event. A polished mahogany table stood in the center, its surface gleaming under the soft lights. At the far end, two folders embossed with silver lettering rested on a leather mat. The documents inside represented the largest infrastructure investment in TG Motors' history.

Timothy stood by the panoramic window, hands in his pockets, looking out over the city. Even with experience negotiating billion-dollar deals, something about this felt different. Maybe it was because this project wasn't just about expansion, it was legacy. A skyscraper that would bear his initials.

Hana entered quietly, holding her tablet and a folder of supporting papers. "Sir, the representatives from Aidea have arrived," she said with her usual calm tone.

Timothy nodded and turned away from the window. "Good. Let's get started."

Moments later, the door opened again, and Engr. Ramon Velasco walked in, accompanied by two project engineers, a legal counsel, and a finance manager. They greeted everyone politely before taking their seats. Velasco's demeanor was as composed as always, but there was a glint of excitement in his eyes — this was the kind of contract architects dreamed of.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Guerrero," Velasco began, extending his hand. "It's an honor to finalize this partnership. I trust everything has been reviewed?"

Timothy shook his hand firmly. "Yes. I've gone through the revised proposal. Everything looks solid. Let's make this official."

As they sat, Hana distributed copies of the finalized contract across the table. Each document bore the title:

Design and Construction Agreement for TG Tower, TG Motors Philippines x Aidea Philippines

The room fell into a focused silence as Velasco flipped open the first page. His team began reviewing the sections aloud for final transparency — project scope, timeline, funding tranches, deliverables, and liability clauses.

"Phase One," Velasco read, "covers structural and geotechnical groundwork. We'll begin soil testing and site clearance within sixty days of this signing. Estimated duration: six months."

"Phase Two," his engineer continued, "involves the foundation and lower-level framework. That's projected to run from early 2026 to late 2027, with accelerated modular assembly if weather conditions remain favorable."

Hana listened closely, marking down key milestones. "And the funding schedule follows completion percentage, correct? Twenty percent upfront, then subsequent releases every twenty percent completion milestone?"

"Exactly," Velasco confirmed. "The initial ₱7.6 billion will cover design finalization, permits, materials procurement, and site mobilization."

Timothy leaned back slightly. "That's fine. I've already instructed our finance division to release the first tranche through our central holdings account. You'll have confirmation by next week."

Velasco nodded gratefully. "We appreciate your trust, sir. It's rare to see a local company move with this kind of decisiveness."

Timothy smirked faintly. "When I say I want something built, I mean it."

There was a brief chuckle from the table, but the air soon returned to business.

The conversation turned to building specifications. The chief structural engineer presented a large blueprint showing the building's internal systems, power grids, emergency backups, and logistics routes.

"TG Tower's electrical load will be fully powered by your in-house LithiumX system," he explained. "We're also integrating an automated building management system to monitor temperature, lighting, and power distribution in real time. It will reduce energy waste by up to 35%."

Timothy nodded approvingly.

"Understood," Velasco said with a slight bow. "We've already included the TG Innovation Center in the main lobby, a space where you can showcase your vehicles, batteries, and semiconductor components. Visitors will experience TG's ecosystem from the moment they enter."

"Okay."

Timothy tapped a finger on the table. "And about the commercial floors, have you finalized which levels are for leasing?"

Velasco brought up the layout diagram on a small projector. "Levels 1 to 20 will be dedicated to retail and dining. We've designed multi-level atriums and sky lobbies to attract high-end brands. Think of it like a vertical Greenbelt, modern, open, and accessible from street level."

Timothy smiled faintly. "The goal is to make TG Tower a destination, not just an office."

The architect nodded. "That aligns with our design philosophy. It will have direct integration with pedestrian walkways and underground parking spanning four levels. Once completed, it'll accommodate nearly three thousand vehicles."

"Three thousand?" Hana repeated, impressed.

"Yes, ma'am," the engineer replied. "And with your LithiumX technology, the tower can function as its own charging ecosystem for EVs. It'll be the first of its kind in the country, a fully integrated smart tower."

Timothy leaned forward slightly, intrigued. "We'll make the lower levels a test ground for our TG chargers then. Good work."

The team moved to the next topic: sustainability and profit structure.

"Annual maintenance," Velasco summarized, "is projected at ₱1.1 billion, but your internal energy systems will reduce the cost significantly. With retail and office leasing, projected net income will exceed ₱3 billion per year. In roughly twelve to thirteen years, the tower will have paid for itself entirely."

Timothy signed one of the papers in front of him as he listened. "That's acceptable. Profit isn't the main goal, the symbol is."

Velasco smiled. "And it will be one, sir. TG Tower will redefine how Filipino companies see corporate identity."

Once the review was done, Hana stood up and handed a silver pen to Timothy. "Everything's been verified, sir. We're ready for signatures."

Timothy took the pen. Across from him, Velasco's team did the same.

The air grew still. Cameras clicked as documentation officers from TG's legal department began recording the moment. Timothy flipped to the last page of the contract and signed his name with deliberate strokes:

Timothy Guerrero — Chief Executive Officer, TG Mobility Holdings

Velasco followed, signing his name below the seal of Aidea Philippines. Then came the witnesses, Hana among them, adding her signature neatly beside the corporate stamp.

When the final page was sealed, the room erupted in polite applause.

"It's official," Velasco said, smiling broadly. "The TG Tower project has begun."

Timothy rose to shake his hand once more. "Congratulations, Engr. Velasco. You'll be remembered as the man who built the foundation of something greater."

Velasco chuckled modestly. "And you, sir, as the man who dared to dream it."

A photographer stepped forward to take formal photos of the signing. Timothy and Velasco stood side by side, the render of the tower displayed proudly behind them.

After that, they left, leaving Hana and Timothy alone.

"Sir, congratulations on your tower."

"Well it was fast. The fact that they already have a design is astonishing."

"They may have prepared for it the moment I called," Hana said and continued. "Sir, about the chip. Only one day left…"

"Oh yeah about that…let's get it prepared."

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