Chapter 88: Meeting
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Deonte Maravich - the President of Red Pictures Distribution, sat at the head of the boardroom table, along with other board room members.
The meeting they were holding now was about their next distribution venture.
[Death Note] directed by Regal.
And just then, taking the lead Pete Harty, sitting two seats to Deonte's left, began -
"Since I was one of the team members who watched the movie, I will start by sharing my thoughts."
He continued. "One thing I can say for sure, it was made in a... pretty unorthodox manner. But personally..." He took a pause, and finished with a casual shrug. "I still believe it was a good watch. I liked it."
Hearing Pete's opinion, there were a few subtle nods around the table, though most remained quiet. Deonte's fingers flexed slightly against each other, but he didn't say anything.
He just kept watching as he couldn't attend the private screening - the other board members who had watched the film alongside Pete gave a collective, wordless nod, quietly affirming his assessment.
"But, President." Vanessa Reeds chimed in. Her eyes displayed unfavorability. "I think we need to be prepared for some backlash from the critics if you decide to greenlight this project."
She leaned back slightly, folding her arms. "Unorthodox movies aren't exactly... critics'-pleasers."
Her words flew across the table. The subtle shifts in posture from some of the others made it clear, many of them who hadn't seen the film were now paying close attention to her words.