I Sell Bottled Water for Gold in Another World!-Chapter 219: Preparations Before Action

Sahil,

I require a contract by 8:30 AM for Sahu Reddy regarding participation in a reality TV show.

Terms that should be included are guaranteed compensation of USD 5 million and additional performance pay of up to USD 10 million. The commitment to film should be 48 to 72 hours. The contract should provide for a general NDA in effect in the entertainment industry and consent to medical sedatives.

The payment terms should be half upfront and the balance due upon completion. All payments should be given through my own accounts.

Please keep the language professional, clear, and straightforward. Reddy will be arriving at 9:00 AM for review.

This is legitimate work. I’ll explain more later.

Alex.

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Sahil Singh sat up in bed, staring fixedly at the screen in his mobile phone as he re-read the same email, the third time since 3 am in the morning.

He should be sleeping by this time. However, he was sitting up in bed, trying to understand what kind of plans his boss had for him.

Participation contract in reality TV shows.

Entertainment industry.

This was definitely new territory.

Alex had money, lots of it. As the owner of the law firm, Khapar Law Firm among other firms, Sahil had firsthand information on how wealthy his boss was.

Alex could spend his money as he pleased. However, Sahil had not known that Alex intended to go into television production. But one think about it, wealthy individuals usually acted strangely with their money.

"The compensation package seemed reasonable," he thought. "Five million guarantee, up to ten million performance-based. Typical NDA. The payment schedule was clear: either half up front, the balance upon completion."

Everything was straightforward and professional.

Until the fifth requirement.

Medical sedative consent clause:

Sahil’s eyes lingered on these words.

His lawyer’s mind picked up on this right away it was highly suspicious. Not necessarily illegal—there were plenty of contracts that included clauses for medical consent, and especially for stunt or extreme sports programs. But combined with everything else about this rushed, middle of the night request...

It just felt odd.

Again, he read the line: This is legitimate work. I’ll explain more later.

That last statement bothered him the most. Why did Alex feel the need to state it was legitimate unless there was a question as to why?

Sahil rubbed his eyes. Three in the morning was not a time when he should be doubting his boss, who paid extremely well and had never, till now, asked anything of any of his employees that was illegal. Alex had a pharmaceutical business of his own, all of which was within legal bounds.

If Alex said that it’s legit, that’s probably what it is.

Probably...

However, he could not shake off the feeling that came from the years of his experience in the industries.

Sahil sat down at his desk, opened his laptop, and started writing an email to Vikram, the junior associate. He was detailed, methodical, and would not ask too many questions about the unusual timeline.

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Vikram,

I need an urgent contract drafted for a client meeting at 9:00 AM. The specifications are below.

This is for a reality television show participation contract with a few unusual but legitimate requirements.

Participant name is Sahu Reddy. Compensation should be USD 5 million guaranteed, with performance-based compensation up to USD 10 million. The filming term will be 48 to 72 hours. Please include a standard entertainment industry NDA using the template from the Kapoor Productions file.

There must be a medical sedative consent clause stating that the participant agrees to be sedated during transport to the filming location for security and creative purposes. Include standard medical liability and waiver language.

Payment terms should be USD 2.5 million upon signing, with the remaining balance paid upon completion of filming. All payments will be made by Alex Carter through personal accounts.

Please make the agreement legally tight and precise. Reddy is ex-NSG and will review every clause carefully. I need the draft by 8:00 AM so I can review it before the 9:00 AM signing.

Sahil

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He sent the email and closed the laptop.

The sedative clause still bothered him. But Alex had said he would explain later, and Sahil trusted that he would.

He put his phone on the nightstand and climbed back into bed, but he knew that sleep would be hard to come by.

However, proved to be false the very next moment. The very instant he settled back into the pillow, sleep overcame him, and he dozed off.

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The morning meeting happened just as Alex had planned.

Reddy arrived at Lotus Crown Villa at 8:57 AM, three minutes before time, wearing casual tactical clothes that indicated he was a man who was ready for battle at all times. He appeared to be in his early forties, slim, sharp-eyed, and exuded a calm self-confidence born of involvement in life-and-death scenarios.

Sahil had arrived thirty minutes earlier with the contracts, looking slightly worried but nevertheless knowing how to maintain his composure despite his reservations in front of Reddy.

Alex had done everything perfectly.

Everything that Reddy wanted to know is clearly presented to him. He asked pointed questions about liability, insurance, filming rights, and the challenge parameters.

Alex answered each question seamlessly, confidently, never pausing.

The sedative clause received particular attention.

Reddy asked hesitantly. "And then why is that a person-in-party need to be sedated during transport?"

"For two reasons," Alex answered. "First, location security. We’ve spent a great deal of money on the location of our build and can in no way allow the location to be compromised prior to our airing.

Second, creative authenticity. If you wake up disoriented in an environment that you don’t know where you are, you’ll be completely authentic in your reactions. No acting needed."

"Makes sense in terms of production," Reddy admitted.

By 10:15 a.m. Reddy signed the contract.

At 10:30 am, the first transfer to his account had come through, and he had acknowledged it and nodded for him to begin.

"The medical team is waiting at the transport point," Alex stated, getting up from his desk. "We will head there in our vehicle. That will take no more than twenty minutes."

"Understood," Reddy simply replied

Sahil packed away his papers, shook Reddy’s hand, and then turned to Alex. "I will look forward to a debrief later, Boss."

"Oh, absolutely," Alex assured him. "Thank you for moving so quickly on this."

Sahil left, looking perplexed but content too.

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The sedative worked well.

Alex had hired a real anaesthesiologist, Dr. Patel, who asked no questions beyond medical screening. Reddy was then located on a medical transport gurney in a private clinic room that Alex rented by the day. The IV line was already in.

"Count backward from ten," Dr. Patel said.

"Ten. nine. eight. seven

Reddy’s eyes closed. His respiration grew more regular.

"He is asleep," confirmed Dr. Patel, checking vital signs. "He will be out for about ten hours with this dose, exactly as you prescribed."

"Perfect," replied Alex. "Thank you, Doctor. Your payment will be transferred shortly. Happy holidays."

Dr. Patel smiled in pleasure at the generous compensation package. He began to pack up his equipment and leave the room when he ensured that Alex had his emergency contact details.

Alex had to wait till the sound of the doctor’s footsteps had receded down the corridor.

Then he locked the door.

He could transport Reddy to the ancient world right now. The system was ready. It would be easy, instantaneous.

But it would also be foolish.

If something went wrong, if Reddy woke up in the middle of the transition...

No. Better to maintain the illusion completely.

The contract was for four hours of sedation. But Alex had specifically asked Dr. Patel to administer a ten-hour dose instead.

This achieved two goals. First, when Reddy woke up, he would assume based on the contract that he had only been unconscious for four hours. If he ever tried to search for the location, he would calculate based on a four hour travel radius from Mumbai and find nothing.

Secondly, it meant that they would be arriving at nighttime in the ancient world. A nighttime rescue mission would be much simpler and easier to accomplish than an assault mission carried out in the daytime. They would be able to sneak in, extract Lucy, and withdraw without engaging the entire bandits’ army.

Better to maintain the illusion perfectly.

Ten hours of sedation meant ten hours of preparation in the modern world before the transport.

Alex pulled out his cell phone and rang a number he had used only once before, months ago, when he needed the equipment quickly and discreetly, for the Ironhold drought. The rain cannons that brought rain.

"Desai Equipment," a voice answered on the second ring.

"Mr. Desai, this is Alex Carter. We spoke a few months back about some special equipment."

Hearing the name Alex, Desai immediately became happy. Why would he not be? Alex was the one who had made his life so luxurious. With the money Alex had given him and some of his savings, he had built himself a proper workshop with legitimate documentation. No more hiding from local authorities.

All thanks to Alex.

"Yes, Mr. Carter! What do you need this time?"

"I want a complete tactical outfit, designed to equip one individual. The very best quality, to be transported to my location by tonight. The objective: non-lethals only. Here is my list."

Alex rattled off the specifications. Tactical gear, night vision equipment, smoke grenades, flashbangs, zip tie restraints, two way radios with extended range, tactical vest with ceramic plates, medical supplies, and several other items that would make Reddy’s "reality show challenge" look professional.

Desai, when he heard this was not a large order like last time, felt slightly disappointed. But when he heard the complete list, he became speechless. Even for one person, that equipment would cost around thirty thousand dollars minimum.

"I will pay double your usual rate for same day delivery," Alex added.

"Done! Same location as last time?"

"Yes. Cash on delivery."

"Haha... sure, sure! Agreed!"

The call ended.