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.

Calhoun, River‘ studio emailed me yesterday at six in the evening. I verified its authenticity immediately, and the email matched their official contact.

set a meeting?” Owen asked,

“Yes, they said they’ll be here at ten

an unexpected opportunity, Owen remained composed–neither

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

the conference table–mid to late twenties, dressed in a crisp white suit. Her long, wavy hair

rose to her feet, a polite smile forming on her

you

slight nod. “Ms. Heywood, nice to

to be highly elusive, never attending public events or revealing their identity. It was common knowledge in the industry that Suzanne handled all business matters on their

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across from each other. Suzanne studied Owen for a moment before her lips curled into a slighe smile. Damm,

yet powerful frame. His tailored suit fit him like a glove, exuding

and

I have a personal question for you, if

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

question, then. Suzanne countered before he could object. “What kind of women do

question, but under

to describe Hailey, but

say. For a second, she just stared at him. Then,

eyes.

man. She muttered. His only requirement is nice

before, but now she was barely masking her irritation–almost as if

didn’t bother asking

Suzanne pushing to wrap things up quickly, they finalized the deal in no time.