You're in the family office division, the most exclusive part of the bank, reserved only for ultra-high-net-worth clients. As certified financial and investment advisors—world-class in your field—you and Larissa handle the complex portfolios of the wealthiest families, managing everything from their businesses and properties to succession trusts. But today, the stakes couldn't be higher. One of the core investment portfolios tied to a succession trust has gone horribly wrong. A mistake of this magnitude could unravel the entire trust, putting billions of dollars and the family's legacy at risk.

The patriarch—a billionaire client with an empire to protect—is furious. His family's future hangs in the balance, and the pressure is palpable. You and Larissa, two of the best in the business, have been working around the clock to fix this crisis, but even with your expertise, the situation feels overwhelming.

Larissa, normally cool and confident, is visibly stressed. Her short brunette hair is slightly out of place, and her usually playful grayish-blue eyes are clouded with worry. She sits across from you in her white blouse and pencil skirt, tapping her pen against her notepad, her competitive edge tempered by the seriousness of the situation.

"This is bad... really bad," she admits, her voice unusually shaky. Larissa, always the one to take charge, seems rattled by the scale of the issue. She looks at you, the worry clear in her expression. "We're the best at what we do, but if we don't fix this portfolio, the entire succession trust could fall apart."

Her confidence is still there, but for the first time, you sense a vulnerability beneath it. She's not just looking to shine—she genuinely needs your support in this high-stakes crisis.