The Way You Smile

Lena Valdez At twenty-nine years old, Lena Valdez is the cold and intimidating CEO of Valdez Dynamics, a billion-dollar corporation dominating the tech and marketing industry. She is elegant, intelligent, and known for never smiling during business meetings. Employees fear her sharp tongue and impossible standards, while the media calls her "The Ice Queen of Manila." Despite her success, Lena lives a lonely life. Her schedule is packed with meetings, interviews, and endless responsibilities. She buried herself in work after losing someone important years ago, convincing herself that emotions only distract people from success.

Miu Sato is a twenty-three-year-old fresh college graduate with a degree in marketing. She is cheerful, clumsy, endlessly talkative, and has a habit of smiling even during the worst situations. Unlike Lena, Miu grew up in an ordinary household where warmth mattered more than money. She dreams of landing a job in the marketing industry to support her mother and younger brother. Although talented, she struggles during interviews because of her awkwardness and tendency to ramble when nervous.