The Protector

Gasp!

When Maurice stated his price, everyone present caught their breath.

Three billion, is he crazy?

Maurice laughed. “What is it? Do you think I’m being greedy? Both the movies are expected to earn eighteen billion in the end. Even after you paid me three billion, you still have fifteen billion in profits left. More importantly, if word gets out, the reputational damage would be devastating. Taking that into account, three billion isn’t too much to ask for.” Maurice explained confidently.

Gerry and the others exchanged glances as they weighed their options.

If Maurice blew the matter up, the controversy would easily cost the company more than three billion.

More importantly, the loss in credibility would be beyond repair.

“Maurice, let’s discuss it further. Could you lower your demands? In return, we will pay you more for your next film,” Gerry asked, trying his best to negotiate.

“No! It’s three billion. Take it or leave it!”

Since Maurice had planned to sign a contract with the Triple Group, he didn’t care about the next movie.

Gerry and the others were running out of ideas. All they could do now was look to Zoey for her decision.

what

Maurice no longer respected

Zoey scoffed, “No way. We won’t give you

“Uh…”

stunned as they

rejected Maurice

was caught off guard as Zoey didn’t

boss!” Maurice sneered as he

sure that’s alright? The impact will be huge

it will open the floodgates

Hampton’s Grand Manor, the

a massive

North Hampton was invited. Even Grover

rich and famous of

actresses

media broadcasted Maurice’s arrival live as he was the most popular actor

was focused on him as the viewers who tuned in exceeded ten

gala was hosted by

make a one-off donation of ten billion to North Hampton’s charity and public welfare organizations. It would be used to build retirement homes, orphanages, schools, etc.”

the same time, he handed a cheque of ten billion to the President of North Hampton Charity Association, Sanford