The Stand-In Who Burned the Script novel Chapter 526

That afternoon, Vivian led a meeting to discuss the new project. Two department heads immediately voiced their objections.

"Ms. Fairchild, this project sounds decent on paper. But as you've seen, the wilderness survival genre is already heavily saturated online. If we launch this show, what exactly is our competitive edge?"

Vivian casually spun a pen between her fingers. "What do you think our edge is?"

"Whether it's cinematography or editing, we're miles ahead of the competition. Plus, we could bring in celebrities to generate hype. That's what the audience wants to see." The manager reasoned that ordinary people just didn't have the same draw as stars.

"..."

As soon as he finished, dead silence fell over the conference room.

The manager belatedly realized what had just happened. Vivian's tone had been so natural that he instinctively answered her question, completely undermining his own argument.

Wasn't he supposed to be opposing the project?

Why was he suddenly listing its advantages?

"Ms. Fairchild, what I meant was..."

"There's no need to explain."

Vivian let the pen drop onto the desk with a sharp clack. Her voice was calm but held absolute authority. "The purpose of today's meeting is to figure out how to optimize this project, not to debate whether or not we're doing it. If you have constructive ideas, speak up. If not, keep your mouths shut. This project is happening."

In other words, it was a mandate, not a discussion.

If they brought valuable ideas, they would get their bonuses.

If not, they could stay quiet.

The executives exchanged nervous glances. The other manager who had objected earlier tentatively raised a hand, trying to salvage his pride. "Ms. Fairchild, aren't you being a bit... dictatorial? Manager Shaw is just looking out for the company's bottom line."

"I will personally fund every cent of this project."

"..."

"Are there any other objections?"

No one dared to speak.

"If not, meeting adjourned."

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