The Last Time

Ted Riker, a top salesman at Bineview, is unexpectedly assigned to mentor the inexperienced Jamie Bashant. Despite his high hopes, Jamie's consistent clumsiness becomes a major source of frustration for Ted, straining their professional relationship.

While navigating the tension with Jamie, Ted encounters Belisa, Jamie's fiancée. Their magnetic connection quickly develops into a secretive and passionate affair, complicating Ted's already tumultuous professional life.

During their clandestine meetings, Ted shares insights into his troubled past, including the heartbreaks that drove him away from academia. This emotional vulnerability fosters a deeper bond between him and Belisa.

As their relationship deepens, Ted and Belisa discover a mutual admiration for Oscar Wilde's *The Picture of Dorian Gray*. This literary connection becomes a thread in their secret romantic exchanges and discussions.

As Ted becomes more involved with Belisa, his focus on his sales job diminishes significantly. This diversion leads to a notable decline in his sales figures, placing the stability of Bineview in jeopardy.

Jamie's incompetence finally leads to his dismissal from Bineview, ending his professional journey with the company. Meanwhile, suspicions about Belisa’s loyalty begin to consume Jamie, pushing him into emotional turmoil.

In an emotional twist, Belisa decides to end her affair with Ted to focus on her relationship with Jamie. This decision complicates Ted’s already challenging emotional landscape, plunging him deeper into uncertainty.

Just as Ted thinks he has lost everything, Belisa surprises him by returning, having cut ties with Jamie. They briefly rekindle their romance, savoring their connection outside the shadow of complications.

Bineview's stock value plummets as the company struggles to cope with fierce competition. This crisis adds more stress to Ted's life, as he juggles both his professional and personal challenges.

Ted discovers that Jamie has been manipulating the company's downfall from within, challenging Ted's perception of his former mentee. This revelation showcases Jamie's cunning nature, turning the narrative on its head.

Overwhelmed by guilt and betrayal, Belisa withdraws from both Ted and Jamie's lives to search for solitude. This emotional turmoil forces her to confront the implications of their clandestine relationship.

Meanwhile, Ted embarks on a new path of self-discovery. Though uncertainties loom, he begins to reignite his passion for life, a contrast to the chaos surrounding his professional and personal relationships.

Back at her home, Belisa finds a heartfelt message from Ted hidden within *The Picture of Dorian Gray*. This revelation strikes her deeply, making her realize that Ted was never oblivious to their concealed affair.

The truth of Ted's awareness of their affair shatters Belisa's heart, forcing her to reckon with the consequences of her decisions. The revelation leaves her feeling trapped between conflicting loyalties.

The film concludes with Ted reclaiming joy and fulfillment in his personal and professional life. He starts prioritizing what truly matters, emerging from the chaos with newfound clarity and determination.