Try to blend in with the influential crowd

Head to the bar, hoping to loosen up a bit

Look for the event organizer for some insider information

You are at a luxurious networking event, filled with the world's most influential individuals. You've heard rumors that Eric Sutherland is among the attendees. Where do you decide to start your search?

The Networking Event

Introduce yourself and ask about Eric directly

Steer the conversation to the topic of investments

You walk up to a group of individuals, engaging in a lively conversation. You listen in, hoping to hear any information about Eric Sutherland.

The Influential Crowd

Return to the crowd with the new information

You sit at the bar and end up meeting a private investigator who's working security for the event. He gives you his business card before leaving.

A business card of a private investigator you met at the bar.

Business Card

The Bar

Show them the business card and claim to be security

You managed to find the organizer who appears to be very busy. How do you approach them?

The Organizer

You ask about Eric Sutherland directly, but they are too busy to give you any detailed information. They only mention that he's around.

Direct Approach

You subtly steer the conversation towards investments. A few people, intrigued, ask about your product. You give them a convincing pitch. They seem impressed and one of them mentions that Eric Sutherland is near the balcony.

Investment Talk

You show the organizer the business card, claiming to be security. They seem relieved and divulge that Eric Sutherland is currently by the balcony.

Security Impersonation

Introduce yourself and pitch your product

Praise the view and initiate a casual conversation

You find yourself on the balcony, the cityscape shimmering under the moonlight is breathtaking. You see a man standing alone, gazing at the view. It's Eric Sutherland.

The Balcony

You introduce yourself and pitch your product to Eric. However, he seems unimpressed and excuses himself to join a different conversation.

Product Pitch

You strike up a casual conversation with Eric about the city view. He seems to enjoy the conversation and invites you to a private poker game with his close friends later in the evening.

Casual Conversation

You're now sitting at a poker table with Eric and his friends. You're dealt a mediocre hand.

A lucky poker chip you picked up before the game.

Poker Chip

Poker Game

You decide to fold. The rest of the game continues without you, and Eric eventually loses interest in the conversation.

Safe Bet

Using your charm, you bluff and manage to win the hand. Eric is impressed by your boldness and proposes to invest in your product, seeing potential in your risk-taking attitude.

Poker Bluff

You are a struggling entrepreneur with a mediocre product. Your goal is to secure an investment from the world's richest man, Eric Sutherland. With charm, wit, and a bit of deception, can you convince him to invest?

The Billionaire's Gamble