Chapter 14 New Investments From The Masked Man
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"Director, do you really think she is the suitable one? Do you need to reconsider?" Eden asked with anger.
"Yes! It must be her!" Patrick didn't compromise and said stubbornly.
"Okay." Eden sneered, "If Director Patrick insists, then we divest！"
Patrick got even angrier. He couldn't imagine that Eden would make a threat to withdraw their investment!
The other two judges hurriedly stopped Patrick and asked him to reconsider.
Their drama was ready to start filming. The venue is almost built. If the Kents withdraw capital at this time, it would be a fatal blow to them.
When Joyce walked into the hotel corridor, Joyce's eyelids twitched suddenly. She frowned. She suddenly had a bad feeling.
Nothing will happen this time, right?
She felt someone was watching her and turned her head to look in another direction.
The next moment, she walked over quickly. When she arrived, the corridor was empty, and no one was there.
"I'm wrong?" Joyce whispered.
She walked over because she seemed to see someone. That guy looked a lot like the masked man. But when she arrived, the man was gone.
"Forget it..." Joyce shrugged and turned to leave.
She didn't know the 'masked man' she was looking for was in the room beside her, only one door away from her.
Seeing her leaving through the door, the man was relieved. He was watching her from a great distance. He never imagined Joyce to be so sensitive.
The phone vibrated slightly, and he pressed the answer button.
A young voice came from the phone, "Boss, Eden Kent threatened the director with divestment to prevent Joyce from passing the audition."
With a stern look, the masked man said in a deep voice, "Do I need to teach you what to do?!"
"Sorry... I'll do it now." The men quickly hung up the phone.
Patrick held back his anger in the audition room and continued to persuade, "Mr. Kent, please reconsider. This drama will have a higher chance of becoming a hit if Joyce is a member of us. And the Kents can have a higher return on their investment."
"You don't have to worry about our family's business." Eden said contemptuously, "Director Patrick, give you a day to think about it. Give me an answer when you've thought it over."
Eden finished his words and left.
After Eden left, Patrick slapped the table angrily.
Assistant director Simon Austin advised, "Patrick, why not listen to Mr. Kent? Without Joyce, our drama is not as perfect, but it can continue. Without the investment, our efforts will be in vain."
Patrick shook his head firmly, "No. It is the first time I've seen someone play the role of 'Elaine Christ' so vividly... To be precise, Joyce is like Elaine herself. I don't want to give up on her! She had to be in this role! Don't persuade me!"
"What if Eden does divest?" Simon asked.
"I don't care!" Patrick said through clenched teeth, "We can go on without their investment! Simon, could you please contact the producer to see if anyone else is interested in investing?"
"Eh..." Simon was in a difficult position, "You know this industry is in the doldrums, and the investment risk is high. The producer had a hard time convincing the Kent family to invest. It's tough to change the investor temporarily..."
Before Simon could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a phone ringing. Patrick pressed the answer button with some confusion.
...
Seeing that he hung up the phone blankly, Simon suddenly became nervous, "Patrick, what happened? Is that Eden wants to divest now?"
"No." Patrick said excitedly, "Things change now! Let that Eden go to hell. Who cares about his investment!" After speaking, Patrick burst into laughter.
Simon panicked, "Patrick, don't scare me. What's the matter?"
"Simon, it's good news. "Patrick grabbed Simon's arm excitedly, "Century Group will give us an additional investment! The additional amount is twice the investment of the Kents!"
"What!? "Simon was shocked and delighted. If they had this investment, they didn't need to care about whether Eden would invest or not!
As if thinking of something, Simon asked incredulously, "The Century Group... Is it that famous Century Group?"
"Who else but that Century Group could have such ample funds!" Patrick urged, "Hurry back to the office! I heard the Century Group had arranged for someone to sign a contract with us!
After searching the hotel for a long time, she didn't find a suspicious one. Joyce left with disappointment.
Marina rushed over. "Joyce! You shameless b***h! You must seduce the security guard!" She raised her hand and was ready to hit Joyce, "You're screwed! ... Ouch! It hurts!" Before her slap fell, Joyce grabbed her wrist and pushed her against the wall beside her.
"Shut up," Joyce said coldly.
Marina's tears were about to fall. She kept nodding like a chicken pecking at rice.
Marina hurriedly ran away from Joyce. She said unconvinced, "Everything you do is in vain! You can't pass the audition! I am the only one who can play the role of 'Elaine Christ'! "
Before Marina finished her words, Joyce's cell phone rang, showing an unknown number. Ignoring Marina's voice, Joyce pressed the answer button.
"Miss Willard, it's me, Patrick!" Patrick's voice came. Joyce could feel his deep joy through the phone.
"Hi, Mr. Blake," Joyce asked politely.
When Marina heard Patrick's voice, she immediately fell silent.
"I have good news for you! You passed the audition! Come to the crew to discuss your film pay if you are free this weekend. Also, there is the contract signing process. It would be best if you were prepared in advance. When the shooting starts, you need to live in the crew."
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