Chapter 700 Emily’s Downfall
So, he decided to publicly express his stance online, which would undoubtedly embarrass the investor. Even without naming Emily directly, he pointed out that someone had been parachuted into the film.
Earlier, when one of Hera’s fans speculated that it was Emily, and he simply confirmed it with this statement—without a hint of concern.
After all, he wasn’t the one who started this mess, and he had to prioritize his staff and his own well-being. Their livelihood depended on this film.
The UE and SOE shared Hera’s post and Director Nick’s on their official pages, making their stance crystal clear. Seeing how much attention Emily’s actions had drawn—and how they had even humiliated him—the investor had no choice but to take notice.
Although Director Nick never mentioned any names, those in their industry circle already knew the truth: the investor had poured money into Nick’s film, becoming its biggest backer, solely to secure a role for his lover, Emily, while hoping to profit from it.
Not only was he being humiliated on a national scale, but he was also being kicked out as an investor—and he couldn’t understand why. Without his funding, the remaining smaller investors wouldn’t have nearly enough to even start filming.
This project required a massive budget, including expenses for car props and renting entire streets—or even sections of the city—for filming. The goal was to create a masterpiece worthy of nomination at the Zoren Film Festival and the Oscars.
When he first heard about the film, he immediately called dibs on investing, knowing he could earn ten times his initial stake. After all, Director Nick’s films were always a guaranteed success, thanks to their strong scripts and top-tier production quality. But who would have thought that, because of his actions, he would be unceremoniously kicked out by Director Nick—without a second thought for his reputation?
Emily had been smugly scrolling through her phone, enjoying the public backlash against Hera, as she lounged beside her sugar daddy—the so-called investor.