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Never 202
Chapter 202
"Ms. Felix, don't you think that statement is unreasonable?"
Charlie's face darkened.
"Mr. Jenkins, I've always been straightforward and like to be upfront too. You and I both run entertainment companies. We know how dirty this industry can be and how my unspoken rules exist. Do I need to spell it out?"Text © owned by NôvelDrama.Org.
Linda didn't hold her thoughts back just because Charlie's expression had changed.
"It's true that Sarah is quite attractive, and you're fond of her. She's only been in the industry briefly and has already landed several supporting roles, with plenty of screen time alongside veteran actors." "Mr. Jenkins, I'm not like those other directors. I don't need your investment, and I'm not afraid of your threats either. In my
company, no one gets a movie role without talent. You have to prove your worth to earn my respect.
"To be blunt, I have never respected women who climb the ranks by using their bodies to gain resources. If someone like that appeared in my movie, I'd be disgusted to the point where I wouldn't even want the film to be released.
"Mr. Jenkins, you've spent a lot of money suppressing many stories, but can you hide what's already happened? If I were to send all the information on this USB drive to Mrs. Jenkins, wouldn't that make things interesting?"
After Linda finished speaking, Samson slid a phone across the table to Charlie.
High resolution photos of Charlie's secret meetings were
displayed on the screen. These images had the potential to ruin his reputation in the industry and embarrass Sarah Charlie, who relied on others for his success, would face complete ruin. "How did you get these? Charlie asked
"How we obtained the photos is not your concern, Mr. Jenkins. If you think you can use Lexi to threaten me, then you've picked the wrong person. No one has ever been able to threaten me in my life. As the waiter served the food, Linda calmly ate her bowl of mushroom soup. She looked at Charlie as if he were nothing more than a stray dog while Samson didn't regard him with respect.
While Charlie was deep in thought, Samson dropped a bombshell. If I'm not mistaken, Mrs. Jenkins' maiden name is Xander. Is that
correct?"
Charlie looked up at Samson in shock.
"Coincidentally, my mom's last name is also Xander, and she's
from Osmo. If I'm right, Mrs. Jenkins and my mom are somewhat related. Whatever my mom says will carry weight with Mrs.
Jenkins."
Samson's threat was crystal clear.
"What do you want?" Charlie asked, trembling.
Despite his years in the entertainment industry, he still relied on his wife for success.
Although Charlie had some connections, those did not necessarily belong to him. Once those photos were leaked, it was as good as him being ruined. The status and position he had painstakingly built over the years would be destroyed instantly.
"Mr. Jenkins, this isn't about what we want. It's about what you want. I can see that you're determined to make Sarah a star, but your biggest mistake was targeting Lexi.
"I might have considered giving you some resources if you had come to me first. However, you crossed the line right from the start. Now, what do you think I should do?"
Although Linda had a soft smile, there was a murderous glint in her
eyes.
"What will it take for you not to release those photos?" Charlie asked.
"That depends on whether you show any sincerity, Mr. Jenkins," Samson replied.
He placed a piece of freshwater fish in Linda's bowl. Although she couldn't eat seafood, freshwater fish was fine for her.
"Samson, are you going to let Linda handle this?" Charlie tried to appeal to Samson.
Unfortunately for Charlie, he didn't realize that the angriest person in this matter wasn't Linda but Samson. As a doting father, nothing mattered more to him than his child. "Why can't Lexi's mom make decisions? Besides, Lexi isn't just mine," Samson said lightly, but it was the last straw that crushed Charlie.
"Mrs. Felix, just tell me what you want. I'll give it to you if it's within my power." Charlie promised.