When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0654

Edith had dozens of such authors under her wing!

“Wow! So that’s how it works? Are those authors clueless? Doesn’t selling the rights require the author’s consent and signature?”

Claire scoffed, “With all those contracts passing through your hands daily, have you never looked closely at the fine print?”

“What do you mean?”

“Mrs. Jiver signs authors while also locking down the exclusive rights to all their other works. She doesn’t need to notify them or get their signature. Once she finalizes a deal, the studio stamps it, and it’s done.

“If a signature is required, anyone here can sign; it’s not like the buyer checks with the author.”

“Wow–se Mrs. Jiver even skips giving them royalties? The author doesn’t know, so she pockets all the cash, and no one says a word.”

Claire sipped her coffee. “Of course! How else do you think she affords luxury cars, a mansion, and designer everything? Her handbag alone costs a fortune–tens of thousands, I heard.”

“True. They’re Hermès.”

her head with a mix of awe and envy. “Word is, the author who’s lost the most from

books exploded in popularity years

sold even more rights, and the royalties from that author alone bring

Who? Well, there’s this mystery writer who’s insanely popular right now. She wrote Seven Days, and it’s

author who got completely milked dry by Mrs. Jiver

it be the same

help her publish something new.”

under the desk to press a button, ending

the coffee, Lulu. The line at this place is always insane, and the drinks are

it, Claire! And keep those

“Absolutely!”

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dancing. As usual, she planned to stay until spring, returning

year was no different–until, during a casual day out shopping, she wandered into