Chapter 80
Jeanie’s eyes flashed with a hint of jealousy. She’s an ordinary woman, yet her figure is better than minet she thought.
I wonder why the two of you invited me here today? Suzanne asked, feigning ignorance
“Ms. Heywood is a smart person. You should know without me explaining, right?” Jeanie said with a smile. “Today’s n gone viral across the internet. Ms. Heywood, you’re somewhat in the industry. Don’t tell me you don’t know
Suzanne smiled faintly and sat up straight. “Of course, I know. However, I don’t know which media outlet spread such ridiculous rumor,” she said. Selena’s face turned pale upon hearing the word “ridiculous”
“How could it be ridiculous?” Jeane chuckled and said, “Isn’t River our Selena??
Suzanne looked up at her, raised her brows slightly, and said, “I don’t understand what you mean?
Jeanie placed a bank card on the table and said. “There’s three million dollars in it. Do you understand now?”
Three million dollars! Suzanne raised her eyebrows slightly. She did not expect Jeanie to be so generous, offering three million dollars directly.
However, the name, “River“, was worth far more than just three million dollars. She did not touch the card, instead, she smiled faintly as she looked at the two women before her eyes and asked bluntly, “Are you trying to bribe me?”
“Ms. Heywood, don’t make it sound so unpleasant,” Jeanie tapped the table and said. “What do you mean by bribe? This is a collaboration, one that benefits both parties. Three million dollars! Do you know the number of years you’ll have to work for someone to earn that much? Now, you have such a great opportunity right before you. Are you really going to refuse
It’s certainly tempting but… Suzanne thought. “Miss Gibbs, you may not be aware of our author’s copyright value. The adaptation rights for “River‘ were sold to Harvest Films & TV for a total of 15 million dollars. In addition, our author has earned a substantial amount during serialization through comic adaptations, audiobooks, and other formats. In total, our author has made nearly…”
Suzanne paused, then stated an amount, “30 million dollars?” And that was just a rough estimate. She added. “I almost forgot to mention, “Thrilling Suspense‘ will likely be made into a movie in the future. The box office should be impressive, don’t you think so?
“Therefore, Miss Gibbs, your three million dollars isn’t enough for me to consider.”
If you want my author’s pen name and reputation, you should have at least done your homework on how successful River really is. Even 30 million dollars would be too little, Suzanne thought.
Jeanie and Selena looked grim. They did not expect Suzanne to be this difficult to deal with. Just then, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open from outside. Alice entered, wearing an elegant, beige long dress. As soon as she entered, someone closed the door behind her.
She sat down gracefully and greeted, “Hello, Ms. Heywood”
Suzanne raised her eyebrows slightly and asked, “You are?”
“My name is Alice. I’m the eldest daughter of the Gibbs family,” Alice said.
“Miss Gibbs, is there anything else?” Suzanne asked.
Every movement of Alice exuded elegance and grace, like a true eldest daughter of the Gibbs family, nurtured by the family’s matriarch.
“Selena is my beloved sister. The recent misunderstanding that has gone public isn’t her intention. But now that it has spread, there’s no way to undo it. If you officially acknowledge River is someone else, it’ll greatly impact her reputation.”
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Alice said.
“What does that have to do with me?” Nuzame aded, raising her eyebrows slightly
“Of course, it does, Alice smiled and said, a deep and calculating mind lay between her beautiful broes and eyes. “The real author of River is Miss Dalion, right? Me Heywood, you’ve worked with her for so long May I know how me you have
made from het?
Alice deliberately addressed Suzanne “Ms. Heywood to show her respect for her he knew that people in the literary workd detested those who were arrogant and disrespectful. Therefore, she gave Nuzanne the highest degree of country
Suzanne smiled faintly but did not respond Lowering her voice in a tempting tone, Alice continued, Iran offer you more than what you have now, regardless of money, status, or fame. As long as you publicly a knowledge that the River in Selena and no one che, everything you desire will be yours. A fair deal, but ine
Suzanne remained silent, expressionless. However, it was obvious that she was tempted
Alice convinced her from another perspective, “Ms. Heywood, you don’t have to feel guilty toward Miss Hailey Dalton. Mi Selena Dalton is her younger sister. Now that her younger sister is in trouble, as the elder sister, it’s only natural for her to step forward and help. So even if you disagree with this deal now, you’ll have to testify anyway. The only difference is you won’t get anything out of it.
“Self–interest comes first, Ms. Heywood, You must think carefully. Will you take this three million dollars and cooperate with us? Or will you end up empty–handed after all is said and done! The choice is yours?
Susanne lowered her eyes and thought for a long time. Finally, she reached out, took the bank card, and put it into her pocket. She then said, “Besides this. I have a request”
With a tinge of delight in her glabella, Alice said, “Go ahead.”
“After this matter is settled, I will resign. I hope Miss Gibbs can arrange for me to work at Vogue Magazine.”
Vogue Magazine, an internationally recognized magazine, was ranked among the top 100 fashion publications worldwide. Alice sighed softly and said, “Ms. Heyman, you’re truly ambitious. Coincidentally, I have a friend who is the chief editor at Vogue Magazine. I can make the arrangements”
Suzanne curled her lips, smiled, and said, “I look forward to our pleasant collaboration”
Alice also smiled and said, “It’s a pleasure working with you. The deal was sealed, and both parties were incredibly satisfied.
Alice signaled someone to send Suzanne off. On her way out, Suzanne noticed several black–clad bodyguards at the door, all tall and burly with strong builds. If I didn’t agree to this deal today, I might have been carried out of here lying flat.
This Alice, ruthless and dangerous, isn’t an easy person to deal with. I must warn Hailey to be careful, she thought. Maintaining her composure, Suzanne left the coffee house and got into a
Selena looked at Alice with admiration and said, “Alice, you’re amazing
Alice did not respond. She took a sip of coffee, glanced at Jeanie, and said, “Get someone to keep an eye on Suzanne
“Huh? Didn’t she already agree to collaborate with us?” Jeanie asked.
“How do you know she’s sincere?” Alice asked, glaring at Jeanie with disdain and cursing her as an idiot in her mind.
“What if she tries to trick us?” Selena asked worriedly.
“Then we won’t let her attend the media conference, Alice said, her eyes flashing with cold ruthlessness.
Selena opened her mouth but hesitated, a shiver of fear running through her. She had always known Alice to be scheming
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but she had never realized how vicious she was.
“Fortunately, I’ve never offended Alice. Instead, I’ve chosen to work with her, she thought.
