The other company was new and expected to outdo Werner Brothers Studios in terms of resources, scale, and production quality.
As he spoke, Donald entered the dorm, where he found Evelyn sitting attentively on the couch.
Across from her stood two groups.
The group on the left was led by a woman in her early forties.
She was dressed in a sequined blouse. Shimmering beneath the lights, it looked very trendy.
On the other hand, the group on the right was headed by a woman in her early twenties. She was dressed more casually—not even in a suit—and looked affable, like a girl next door.
All of them turned toward Donald the moment he entered the room.
The older woman stood up and offered Donald her hand and a smile. “You must be Evelyn's agent, Mr. Donald Campbell. I am Belle Harryson from Werner Brothers Studios. It's a pleasure to meet you.”
After Donald shook her hand, Belle gestured behind her, and a subordinate clad in sunglasses opened a briefcase filled with cash.
“What are you trying to imply here?”
Donald knitted his brows. He looked displeased.
“We are not trying to imply anything. This is merely a gesture of goodwill courtesy of Werner Brothers Studios. Actors who agree to work with us will get a signing bonus of a hundred and fifty grand before shooting commences.”
Despite her claim, Belle was subtly demonstrating the might of Werner Brothers Studios.
To established movie stars, a hundred and fifty thousand might not count as much.
To those new to the industry like Evelyn, however, it was a hefty sum.
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