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On One Condition
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Conflict Resolution
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Plot overview
A powerful CEO and a struggling artist enter into a contract relationship, agreeing to a strict set of rules to benefit both their careers. The agreement is explicitly 'On One Condition'—that feelings are never involved. However, as they navigate corporate scandals and family interference, the line between performance and reality blurs, forcing them to confront the potentially devastating consequences of violating their initial deal.
Level insight
The plot relies heavily on complex conditional language, negotiation tactics, and formal vocabulary related to agreements and breaking rules.
Learning goals
Master the use of complex conditional sentences (e.g., provided that, only if)
Learn vocabulary for setting, negotiating, and enforcing contractual terms
Practice expressions for setting clear personal boundaries and limits
Lingos you'll learn in this series
Julia, talk to me, what's wrong?
Checking In
A gentle way of asking someone to explain what is bothering them.
Don't you dare mention my mom!
Protecting Family
A strong warning telling someone not to bring up your mother.
You're just a bitter person, aren't you?
Insulting Mood
A rude way to describe someone as resentful and unhappy about life.
Ethan, what the hell are you doing here?
Angry Surprise
An angry way of asking why someone is there, showing surprise, frustration, or suspicion.
What exactly is happening between you and your sister?
Investigating Trouble
A direct way to ask what is really happening between two people.
Julia, what is so important that couldn't wait till tomorrow?
Urgency Check
A question used to challenge whether something is really important enough to wait on.
How about we go somewhere after work, just to unwind?
Making Plans
A casual suggestion to go out after work and relax for a while.
Who will take the fall for a crime he didn't commit?
Blame Shift
To accept blame for something, especially a crime or mistake you did not actually commit.
And you thought that sleeping with Jones is the best solution?
Sarcastic Criticism
A sarcastic way of saying that someone’s idea is terrible or obviously not the right solution.
Why don't we get the money and disappear?
Shady Escape
A suggestion to take the money and leave quickly so no one can find you.
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