Chapter 55: The Inheritance Cycle
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[Next Day]
[July 7th, 2010]
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The unexpected blockbuster success of [Following] had sent shockwaves through the industry.
While Regal and company basked in their victory, fueling the hype with celebratory promotions, the cast and crew were still struggling to comprehend the sheer scale of what they had achieved.
While that was happening, behind closed doors, frustration simmered in places far removed from the glitz of box office numbers.
Among them - the most disgruntled were Brad Carter and his assistant, John, both from Pixy Studios.
Brad, a Script Review Coordinator, sat in his office, fuming in silence.
Outside, John stood just beyond the doorway, clutching a folder he had long forgotten the contents of. His mind was elsewhere, replaying a conversation he had once dismissed.
Hundred million dollars... Regal words echoed in his head.
He had already crossed the number at the box office, and on top of it, the run isn't over yet. Estimates say it's gonna add another fifty million to that number.