The Protector

Everyone present was shocked at Maurice’s remarks.

In their eyes, Maurice was someone so ambitious to the point that he would accept work for fifty to a hundred thousand.

So why did he turn down a job worth five hundred thousand?

“Maurice, the appearance fee is five hundred thousand. Did you mishear it as fifty thousand?” The staff clarified with him.

“I didn’t get it wrong. Is five hundred thousand a lot? Do they think I’m that desperate?” Raising his voice, Maurice caused the staff to tremble in fear.

“Are you aware that the two movies I acted in grossed seven billion? That means I’m worth at least tens of millions. So, are they looking down on me by just offering five hundred thousand?”

With fifteen million in hand, five hundred thousand was peanuts to Maurice now.

you crazy?” The staff couldn’t help

provided you the opportunity but also gave you five hundred

that signed the

seven billion, but they only gave me five hundred thousand. Why don’t we make

you doing? Come with me

should have a conscience when making choices, or else we would end up with a bad reputation.” Helena

set of car keys and swung it around his fingers. It was obvious those keys

big a deal. I’m driving a luxury car and staying in a mansion now. Isn’t it wonderful? Why do I have to stay back here and suffer?” “Helena, my advice to you is to sign the contract with Mr. Waller. I remember that your parents are seriously ill and need surgery immediately. Also, your siblings still have to attend school, and you were worried you couldn’t afford their school fees. Don’t you want them to live a comfortable life?

dumbfounded

worth tens of millions, your family’s fortunes will

I’ll still stick with Ms. Lopez. I

leave, Maurice berated her, “You’re a fool!