The Associate

Laurel Ayres, an ambitious and determined businesswoman, struggles within the confines of her corporate environment where she feels undervalued and overshadowed by her male colleagues at the investment firm. Fed up with being overlooked and deprived of the recognition she deserves for her hard work, Laurel takes matters into her own hands by starting her very own investment firm.Navigating through a world dominated by her male counterparts, Laurel faces challenges in establishing her business and attracting clients who, despite her successes, are wary of entrusting their investments to a female entrepreneur. To bridge the gap between societal expectations and reality, she creates an imaginary male partner named Robert Cutty, whom she claims has been instrumental in securing their mutual victories.As Laurel's firm starts to flourish and her clientele grows, the need for Robert Cutty becomes increasingly inevitable. Caught between her professional achievements and the façade she has crafted, Laurel must confront the consequences of her actions, ultimately exploring themes of identity, power dynamics, and gender roles in today's corporate landscape.