Boardroom, Toast of Royals – Udaipur Palace (Under Final Touch-ups)
The once-dilapidated palace now stood reborn — majestic sandstone walls gleaming, marble floors polished to a mirror sheen, and chandeliers being dusted for the final time. Workers moved like shadows, putting finishing touches as the Toast of Royals Board gathered in the glass-panelled conference room that overlooked the palace's inner courtyard.
The round table buzzed with energy — and chaos.
Trisha sat at the head, a sharp blazer over a white tee, hair tied back in a sleek ponytail. Reeva, beside her, in a wine-coloured power suit and minimal jewellery, was sipping espresso and scanning notes.
Across the table, Zoya Mehra (Brand Strategist), Rhea Iyer (Interior & Aesthetics Head), Aarav Chopra (Culinary & Experience Lead), and Sasha Baloch (Legal) had their laptops open.
Trisha:"Alright, team. Five days to D-Day. I want this to be the launch people whisper about for years."
Zoya (grinning):"I already have hashtags ready. 'RoyalsUncorked' is trending on the inside loop."
Reeva:"And we are keeping the press limited. Handpicked bloggers, some legacy media, and no unwanted family friends who suddenly want an invite."
Aarav (grinning):"Menu tasting complete. Final list approved. Even my harshest critic — a.k.a. Reeva — gave it a nod."
Reeva (smirking):"Because I didn't want to cry after eating your signature avocado mousse again."
Rhea:"Décor is ready. The floral chandelier is arriving by tonight, and the royal bar setup is getting finished. We're going modern-classic — the palace vibe but make it sexy."
Sasha (flipping through papers):"Legal permits are all cleared. Trademarks locked. Also, can we never run a business that requires palace heritage permissions again? I aged five years."
Trisha:"Duly noted. Next project, treehouse café."
Everyone laughed.
Yashika (entering):"Delivery crew for bar setup's here. Also, ma'am—" (looking at Reeva) "—your outfit samples for the event just arrived."
Tanvi (popping in):"Same for Trisha. And, yes, I got her that black velvet suit she fake said she didn't want but secretly hoped I'd get."
Trisha (mock stern):"You are dangerously efficient."
Tanvi (winking):"That's why you sleep soundly."
Zoya:"Can I please style your assistants into the event? They're serving more fire than our branding."
Scene Shift: Rooftop — Later that Evening
As golden hour painted the sky in molten peach and soft amber, the team gathered on the rooftop with mocktails and wine, reviewing the stage design, lighting test, and final itinerary.
A huge backdrop read:"TOAST OF ROYALS – Where Heritage Meets Hedonism"
Reeva (to Trisha):"We built a palace out of dust, drunk flirting, and ruthless strategy."
Trisha (smiling, eyes scanning the view):"And no one does it better than us."
Sasha (deadpan):"Reminder: speeches must be under 3 minutes. No soliloquies, no Shakespeare."
Aarav (snorting):"Someone please hide the mic from Reeva. We don't need a TED Talk on wine pairings again."
Reeva (rolling eyes):"Rude. Educated. But rude."
Final Summary of Event Prep Progress:
✅ Decor & Interiors: Almost 100% complete. Final chandelier and stage lighting pending.
✅ Catering/Menu: Final tasting approved by all. Chefs prepped for the gala.
✅ Legal & Branding: Permits, licenses, and brand visuals all done.
✅ Guestlist & Invites: Curated media list + high-society attendees. No randoms.
✅ Team Coordination: PAs managing timelines. BOD synced like a machine.
✅ Outfits: Custom glam prepped. Red carpet vibes.
Closing Scene:
As the sun dipped below the Aravalli hills, casting a golden haze over the Toast of Royals courtyard, Reeva clinked her glass gently against Trisha's.
Reeva:"From business rivals to boardroom beasts."
Trisha (smirking):"To unholy partners in every way possible."
The toast rang out in the rooftop air — not just to a restaurant, but to something far wilder, deeper, and far from over.