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.

Lopez, what

now, Maurice no

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

“Uh…”

and the others were stunned as they expected

she rejected Maurice

too, was caught off guard as Zoey

well. What an unethical boss!” Maurice

alright? The impact will be huge if it blows

replied firmly. “If we compromise, it will open the floodgates for others to

the

a massive

somebody in North Hampton

and famous of North Hampton

actresses were definitely

broadcasted Maurice’s arrival live as he was the most

as the viewers who tuned in exceeded

gala was

billion to North Hampton’s charity and public welfare organizations. It would be used to build retirement homes, orphanages, schools, etc.” Horace announced at the

a cheque of ten billion to the President of North Hampton Charity