Chapter 162
“Wade, we’re discussing serious matters. Please leave for now?”
“What serious matters‘ could you possibly have left to discuss?”
Not only did Wade not leave, but his assistant also brought him a chair and had him sit down.
“All the resources you rely on are in my hands now. Your group of artists is on the verge of being blacklisted. What, are you gathering to discuss bankruptcy?”
Even the usually good–tempered Henrik was visibly upset by these remarks.
“Wade, this is Florik Entertainment, not the playground of the Brimer family. Out!”
Wade, with a smug smile, looked towards the gathered artists, “I’m here to offer you a lifeline. I’m giving you a choice: to stay with Florik Entertainment or to join my founded Brimer Productions. I’ve already secured several scripts, including one from the esteemed writer William, titled ‘Dreams Revisited“”
Wade’s brazen talent poaching right in Henrik’s company, and in front of him no less, was too much to ignore.
Upon hearing William, the artists couldn’t help but feel excited.
William was hailed as the most promising writer in the entertainment industry. He had written two scripts, both of which were nominated for the Venice Film Festival and won the Oscar. Actors who starred in his scripts all skyrocketed to the A–list.
Recently, William penned another movie script. The plot revolves around a heroing who, in her past life, tragically chose a jerk over a virtuous suitor.
In her deepest despair, the suitor returns, hypnotizes her, and allows her to revisit her past to understand her regrets.
The innovative and unique subject matter has attracted many A–list actors wanting to audition for roles.
The artists were excited but also worried.
Wade’s obvious targeting of Henrik to poach them raised concems about whether they would receive equal treatment as their fellow artists at the same company.
Sensing their worries, Wade assured, “Rest assured, if you join Brimer Productions, you will be one of us, and we will do our utmost to promote you. Plus, you won’t have to worry about compensation issues.”
Rafael, who was playing a video game, looked up and his gaze moved from the hopeful yet anxious faces of the artists to Wade’s face, and he clicked his tongue in disbelief.
Such audacity.
He’s poaching directly from Flora’s brother’s domain.
Wade’s words tempted the artists, especially since he had even thought about compensation.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Henrik.” One artist, wearing a black vest, was the first to stand up, “You have been very good to us, and I appreciate all the support and care you’ve given me during this time, but there are some things I can’t help. I voluntarily terminate my contract with the company.”
The artist’s speech was eloquently put, but the bottom line was they wanted to leave the company.
Henrik was expressionless. He wasn’t surprised or angry at the artists‘ decisions.
That is the humanity, and this is especially true in the entertainment industry. The woman’s words were diplomatic enough.
Henrik stood up, slowly saying, “I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
His gaze was pure, without a hint of malice, truly a sincere blessing. However, his usually warm and gentle face was cold.
With one person making the first move, the rest followed suit.
One by one, the artists expressed their wish to leave, and in the end, aside from Rafael and a few internet celebrities Henrik had signed on Flora’s recommendation, all the artists had left.
Those internet celebrities actually wanted to leave too, but Wade didn’t see potential in them, considering them no–hopers without a future.
