Hannah pondered about the situation. Her gaze went cold when she remembered all the underhanded things Henry's production crew had done ever since "The Search" started shooting.Clearly, Henry thought the torment wasn't enough for Dennis."The reporters who promised to show up at the premiere are all absent!"Dennis' expression had gone thunderous at that point. He clenched his fists tightly while croaking, "Even some of the movie critics are absent! Henry's trying to drive me into a corner!"Dennis and his crew had gifted the tickets to the reporters and the critics, hoping that they could help promote "The Search". It turned out that none of those people attended the movie premiere.It would be utterly humiliating for Dennis if the front-row seats were left empty when the premiere started. Heck, it wouldn't be necessary for Dennis to spend money on boosting "The Search"'s popularity anymore. That humiliating turn of events would be enough to make the movie the laughingstock of
Of course, Dennis knew he was being ridiculous. But did he still stand a chance against Henry at this rate?"All the reporters and the critics are sitting in Henry's screening hall right now. I'm afraid our premiere isn't important enough to warrant even an article in the industry."Dennis could only smile bitterly. He clutched his head before sinking down into a crouch while looking helpless and desperate. His voice came out as a low croak."No one would want to watch our movie if those reporters and critics don't promote it …"It was the digital era. If none of the audience wanted to watch "The Search", then there was no point in calling it Dennis' masterpiece. That was because an unpopular movie was as good as a movie with bad ratings.The only thing those movies shared was the fact that no one wanted to watch them.Dennis really wanted to show how amazing his movie was. But he was worried that he wouldn't be given a chance to showcase his actual capabilities.He did make a f
Only the strong could survive in this society. It was also the unspoken rule of this world.Don and Ned were just cameramen. So what if they knew about the truth?Unfortunately for Dennis, things would get more difficult for him once news of Henry specifically targeting him was to be leaked to the rest of the industry.Well, Dennis had no idea how pitiful he had become in the eyes of others. He stood at the doorway with a shit-eating grin plastered on his face as he greeted the reporters and the critics merrily with a wave."Welcome, everyone! This way, please!"The reporters from well-known media outlets as well as the famous critics would never attend a movie premiere of such a small scale, entered the venue. Both Dennis and Henry weren't famous and influential enough to warrant visits from them.But those people who were supposedly snobbish were being friendly to Dennis right now. They even returned his greetings warmly.After that, they approached the Winchester couple and g
Misty looked quite sympathetic. She shook her head in disagreement while continuing, "I heard that Ms. Emerson has invested in your movie, Mr. Westwood. How could she let your premiere go up in flames?"Oh well, I suppose Hannah thought investing is as easy as throwing money in your face. It's not her fault. She's never invested in anything, after all. That's why she has no idea how much effort an investor has to put into their investment."Misty might have been proclaiming her sympathies for Dennis, but she was secretly driving a wedge between him and Hannah with her words. She made it sound like Hannah was the one at fault for causing Dennis' premiere to crash and burn.Dennis was already embarrassed when Henry and the rest of the crowd witnessed him crying. How could he not feel embarrassed? Men weren't supposed to cry, after all.He was so embarrassed that he couldn't utter a word, but he didn't expect Henry and Misty to twist the facts. They were so imaginative that they could
Misty gnashed her teeth together forcefully, feeling nothing but hatred at that time.Why?Why did Hannah always have to be at odds with her?When Misty decided to join the entertainment industry as an actress, Hannah decided to invest in another movie just to compete with her. But now, Hannah refused to give up the limelight on the night of the movies' premieres.Why did Hannah make it her goal to ruin Misty's life?Waves of hatred surged through Misty's system as she glared at Hannah maliciously through the throngs of the crowd. The moment she did so, she felt a pair of dark, frosty eyes locking onto her frame instantly. A hint of blood lust could be detected within that terrifying gaze.Misty stiffened up immediately. She felt as though a dangerous predator had set its sights on her. It was practically her instincts screaming at her to not move an inch at that moment.The gaze belonged to Darren. He resembled a majestic dragon who protected his precious horde, judging from th
Hannah had always been an honest woman. She didn't do anything which would make her feel guilty in the first place. Unlike Misty, she didn't have to play the pity card while putting on a strong front.Hannah thought Misty had to spit out whatever she had to say."Hannah, you're too domineering. The thing is, you also have a volatile temper. It's no wonder you have a rocky relationship with Dad."Misty shook her head gently as though she was helpless about the situation. A look of affection soon surfaced, making her seem like an older sister who was being lenient toward Hannah's bratty actions.She let out a small sigh before continuing, "I know you have strong opinions about me. That's why you don't like it whenever I speak up and insist on butting heads with me. "But Mr. Winchester has been nothing but nice to you, Hannah. Please cherish him, alright? I've never experienced such wondrous love before. So, I hope that you can live happily ever after with Mr. Winchester."At the s
Since the reporters and critics attending the premiere were different from the ones Dennis had originally invited, Hannah knew that she had to change the promotional strategy right away.Hence, there was no need for her to continue wasting her time on Misty and Henry.Once Hannah and the others left the movie theater, Henry finally looked up from his phone darkly. A twisted expression crossed his face at that moment.Sadly, there was no way he could get affiliated with the people working at media outlets that were backed by the government. The cameramen, on the other hand, would definitely show respect to him.After striking a deal with the remaining critics and reporters, Henry asked for their reactions after they were done watching "The Search". The answers he received, however, were enough to drive him insane.He couldn't believe that the entire audience burst into tears right after watching Dennis' movie.The aforementioned reporters and critics were all veterans of the enter
"Of course it's best if you can do it. Get more paid posters to boost our promotion."Misty put on her shades and scoffed. "Don't you know how to hype the movie up? If you don't, then get out of my sight this instant!"It was a norm for them to hype the movie up before it was officially released. They could focus on promoting the close relationship between the male and female lead, or they could also emphasize how professional Misty was. However, this was quite difficult. After all, she would always opt for a stunt double when she could. She wouldn't wake up early in the morning, nor would she stay up late. The only thing she did best was deliver homemade food to Cedric. She even went on leave to hang out with him. She literally had nothing positive about her that they could talk about. Besides, no one dared to pair her up with another celebrity because of Cedric. Wait! Didn't she portray herself as an influencer with ethereal looks?"I've got an idea!"The more Jessica p