The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 23

“Work with us?” Owen frowned slightly, finding the news hard to believe.

River–a renowned online author under Mythos Ink–had achieved legendary status with a single crime novel.

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Her fluid and natural writing style and unflinching exploration of human nature and darkness had moved countless readers

to tears.

The novel had been serialized for three years and had only recently concluded. Yet, even during serialization, major film studios vied for its adaptation rights, only to be repeatedly turned down by the author.

Now that the book was complete, River‘ studio had hinted at selling the adaptation rights, sparking a fierce bidding war among top studios. After all, this was a guaranteed moneymaker.

The Calhoun Group had its own film and television division, but it was still a small company, Owen had only begun. expanding into entertainment in recent years, making it no match for the industry’s top–tier giants.

Among those was the Dalton Group–the undisputed leader in the field. With a roster full of A–list actors and actresses, they had offered a staggering 1.3 million dollars for the rights, an exceptionally high bid in the industry,

Yet, for some reason, River‘ studio had not given a definite response.

Owen could easily outbid the Dalton Group, but any rational author would choose them. Their reputation, industry dominance, and vast resources spoke for themselves.

So, Owen hadn’t bothered joining the race–there was no point when the outcome was clear. What he hadn’t expected was that, despite making no effort to approach River, they had come knocking on his door instead.

The next day, Owen arrived at Harvest Films & TV. The company was his latest venture, still in its early stages, with a roster made up mostly of fresh graduates.

Managing the company was a man named Gray Galloway. Knowing the boss was coming in, he had been waiting at the office bright and early.

immediately, and the email matched their official contact.

Owen asked,

they said they’ll be here at ten this morning

was already nine–thirty. Despite receiving such an unexpected opportunity, Owen remained

called to say River’s representatives had arrived. Gray went downstairs immediately and led them to the conference room.

twenties, dressed in a crisp white suit. Her long, wavy hair cascaded

a polite smile forming on her lips. “Mr. Calhoun, it’s a pleasure to finally meet

you

Heywood, nice to meet

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for a moment before her lips curled into a slighe smile. Damm, he really is a sight

yet powerful frame. His tailored suit fit him like a glove, exuding an air of refined restraint.

imagine that a man this distant and self–contained could ever be passionately in

discuss the deal, I have a personal question for you, if you don’t mind, Suzanne said with an easy smile

brow furrowed slightly. Td rather not discuss personal matters. He never entertained

before he could object. “What kind of women do you like

under normal circumstances, Owen wouldn’t have

pause, countless words came to mind to describe Hailey, but

taken aback, finding nothing to say. For a second, she just stared

eyes.

only requirement is nice legs? There are plenty of women with great legs. Is he planning

before, but now she was

bother asking about it. He wasn’t the

deal in no time.