Episode 134

The owner wrung his hands, his brow furrowed with concern. “There’s a problem—the writer is short on funds and is demanding a sixty percent advance.”

Sandra rolled her eyes, exasperated. “Then just pay her. Honestly, it’s rare to stumble upon real talent in this sea of slackers. Why the hesitation?”

Flashing a strained, almost apologetic, smile, the owner muttered, “Well, it’s complicated. Our firm hasn’t been pulling in many contracts, and we’re a bit short on funds for such a hefty advance.”

“You could have led with that. Look, if it’s just a matter of money, then it’s hardly an issue. Take care of what’s important without wasting time!”

Checking her phone, Sandra noticed her balance was slightly above a hundred thousand. Her finances were mostly locked in various investments, leaving her rather strapped for readily available cash. After mulling it over for a bit, she decided to send a message to Elijah on WhatsApp. “Elijah, I’ve stumbled across an exceptional script. Unfortunately, the author insists on a hefty sixty percent upfront.”

It didn’t take long for Elijah to reply, his curiosity evident. “How much are we talking about?”

“Six hundred thousand.”

Raising the price over such a small thing was the last thing on Sandra’s mind. Her real ambition stretched beyond mere tens or hundreds of thousands. She yearned to earn the title of Mrs. James.

On the other side, Elizabeth had been waiting anxiously, her patience thinning. Just as she resolved to write off the deal, her phone buzzed—a notification from WhatsApp unveiling an electronic contract.

“Kindly examine the contract. Upon your signature, I’ll initiate the funds transfer without delay,” the owner of the script company remarked, cutting straight to the chase.

With meticulous care, Elizabeth perused the contract. Satisfied that it was all in order, she signed it decisively. Moments later, a notification chimed on her phone, announcing a substantial deposit of six hundred thousand dollars.