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.

its authenticity immediately, and the email matched their official contact. So, I can confirm–they genuinely want to work with us,” Gray reported as he followed Owen.

Owen asked, his tone

nodded. “Yes, they said they’ll be here at ten this

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

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

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

to her feet, a polite smile forming on

you

a slight nod. “Ms. Heywood, nice to meet you

known to be highly elusive, never attending public events or revealing their identity. It was common knowledge in the industry

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

broad shoulders, and a lean yet powerful frame. His tailored suit fit him like a glove, exuding an air of refined

distant and self–contained could ever be passionately in

a personal question for you, if you don’t mind, Suzanne said with an easy

discuss personal matters. He never entertained inquiries about his private

question, then. Suzanne countered before he could object. “What

wasn’t exactly a deeply personal question, but under normal circumstances, Owen wouldn’t have had an answer.

now…. After a brief pause, countless words came to mind to describe Hailey,

finding nothing to say. For a second, she just stared at him. Then, a flicker

eyes.

expected Owen to be different, but apparently, he was just another shallow man. She muttered. His only requirement is nice legs? There are plenty of women with great legs. Is he planning

noticed the shift in Suzanne’s demeanor. She had been cordial before, but now she was barely masking her irritation–almost

odd but didn’t bother asking about it. He wasn’t the

in