The "Dwarves" were a tight-knit unit, fiercely protective of Snow. They had watched her struggle, seen the renewed light in her eyes when Andreas was around, and the crushing disappointment when she pushed him away. The recent whispers from the Charm Global conference had reached their ears, confirming their suspicions about Alex's conniving nature and Andreas's genuine feelings.
They knew Snow's past ran deep. They knew her fear of vulnerability, of trusting a powerful man. But they also knew she deserved happiness, a love that transcended her trauma. And Andreas, despite his intimidating persona, clearly held that potential.
"She needs a push," Bashful declared, uncharacteristically bold, chewing on the end of a pen. "A really big, undeniable push."
Dopey, ever the romantic, clasped his hands together. "A grand gesture! Like in the movies!"
Doc, the pragmatic leader, stroked his beard. "A gesture that addresses her fears. Not just about love, but about control, about being seen for who she truly is, not just a Charm acquisition."
Grumpy, who often grumbled but was secretly fond of Snow, suddenly perked up. He had been quietly observing Andreas's genuine concern, the way he looked at Snow when he thought no one was watching. "I have an idea," he said, surprising everyone. "It involves Charm Global's annual Charity Gala."
Sleepy, momentarily awake, raised an eyebrow. "The 'Royal Ball'?"
"Precisely," Grumpy affirmed, a rare glint in his eye. "It's the pinnacle of their social calendar. Where all the sharks gather. If Andreas is to win her heart, he needs to do it on her terms, while showing her that he truly understands her world, and can protect her in his."
Happy clapped his hands together. "But what kind of gesture? She refused a date!"
"Something that celebrates her," Doc mused. "Her brilliance, her ethics, EdenTech. Something that publicly acknowledges her value beyond just being 'Andreas Charm's interest.'"
Sneezy, always anxious, began to sniffle. "But what if Alex tries to ruin it?"
"That," Grumpy said, a grim smile touching his lips, "is where Andreas's protection truly comes into play. We give him the stage. We give him the perfect opportunity to show Snow, and everyone else, who he truly is, and who Snow truly is to him."
The "Dwarves" huddled, their heads together, a collective spark igniting. They began to craft a plan, a meticulously detailed scheme to orchestrate a moment at the Charm Global Charity Gala that would force Snow to confront her fears, allow Andreas to truly claim her heart, and publicly put Alex in his place, all while celebrating everything Snow held dear. It would be audacious, risky, and utterly unprecedented. But for Snow White, they would risk anything.