Chapter 102
Behind The Spotlight Chapter 102
Axel Gunner now had a bad record of breaking contracts, and word of it had spread throughout the entertainment industry. It was no surprise that studios didn't want to cast him, he was considered a liability.
Even the luxury watch brand that had sponsored him ended their partnership swiftly, without hesitation or any public explanation.
They didn't demand damages, as Axel was not seen as a malicious person based on how the lawsuit unfolded. There was no proven ill intent. Still, they no longer wanted to associate with an actor who could potentially tarnish their brand and reputation among elite consumers.
Because of this, Axel returned to being a nobody almost overnight. He lost his career just as fast as he had earned it. It was disheartening, considering how hard he had worked to reach his status. But the scandal hit him hard.
He never wanted any of it to happen, but even so, he didn't regret his decision. At least now, he had found his son, and their relationship was growing stronger by the day as they continued to learn more about each other. That was all that mattered to Axel now: family first.
Unfortunately, most of his savings were gone after spending heavily on the custody battle and paying the PR team tasked with containing the damage from the scandal. He was back to square one, and the future looked uncertain. He could survive for about six months without work, but only by living cheaply, budgeting strictly, and cutting every unnecessary expense.
The only hope of turning things around lay in the box office performance of Face: Swap, which was scheduled to be released in April or May. Depending on the final marketing plan and industry competition, and ultimately, Touchpebbles Pictures' internal decisions. That meant 4 to 5 months of anxious waiting filled with both dread and hope.
"You don't have to worry. Just like I said, so long as I'm your agent, you will not fail, no matter what happens."