Chapter 7
Behind The Spotlight Chapter 7
"I know you're in debt, but I didn't know that you were having a hard time. I have a tip for you. Don't borrow money because you will become more indebted, and the cycle will just keep dragging you deeper. Just pay your debt slowly and steadily. I'm sure the bank is not asking for that amount in a short time unless it's a predatory lender, which I doubt it is."
$200 thousand was a huge amount by any standard, even for someone in the entertainment industry. Arnold was shocked that Collin was asking for that amount so bluntly, without hesitation.
He knew that Collin was not in a good situation financially after what happened to his father. But he didn't expect that the bank would ask his friend for $200 thousand from the get-go like it was some loan shark. That was fucked up on so many levels.
"No, it's not about my debt. Well, the bank is asking me for payment, but it's not that deep, I can take care of it. Anyway, my client and I are thinking of making a film together, and we're currently laying out the groundwork."
Collin started explaining the situation to Arnold, and his old friend listened with his unreadable poker face. Arnold's expression didn't change much, despite how serious the topic was.
Whenever it was job-related, Arnold was the serious type, a complete transformation from his normally shameless self.
"You've been in the industry for many years, albeit you spent more time in the modeling industry than on films or television. But I know that you have an idea of how tough it is to make a movie. Collin, you understand the risks better than most rookies ever could."
Collin nodded firmly, showing he didn't take the matter lightly.