Chapter 45 Negotiation
Chapter 45 Negotiation
It was not because Anna was too confident, but because she was very clear about Alice's acting level. It would be only discovered sooner or later. But she didn't know what Mary would do for her when the truth exposed.
"Let's go in and pretend to know nothing."
The play was most interesting when it was reversed at the climax.
And she had chips that Mary didn't even know. This time the director Narsha had a close relationship with her. She had collaborated with Narsha in two films. It could be said that Narsha is the mentor on Anna's acting process. When Anna announced her retirement, Narsha called Anna more than once to invite her to develop abroad. But Anna refused politely.
With such a kind relationship, there was nothing for Anna to be worried.
When Jack told her who the director was, Anna didn't expect that her luck would be so good.
When she pushed the door and entered, she found that Black and Alice had been chatting with associate director Jason for a long time. Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
Lucy whispered, "We didn't come late. It was their deliberate arrangement that staggered our time."
Anna nodded, decently pulling away the chair and sitting opposite them.
When Jason saw her, his eyes brightened. He noticed not only Anna's beauty, but her attitude of being calm. He wondered what kind of explosive power would she have under such a calm face!
"Who is she?" He turned at Mary.
As planned, Mary replied with a smile. "She is Anna, our company's domestic signed artist."
"Anna?" Jason changed his expression instantly. He shook his head and said in English, "It's a pity that she owns such a good appearance."
"Mr. Jason, why did you say that because you just heard of me?" Anna asked in English. Her neat pronunciation was very native.
"We won't accept an actor like you. I'll talk about the contract next time. I need to ask the director again." He listened to the lies of Mary's employees and mistakenly thought Anna was a nothing but a suit without acting skills. She even betrayed her body for a chance. The reason for her retreat was these scandals.
In the eyes of the associate director, Anna's reputation had been ruined to the extreme.
"Mr. Jason, please listen to my explanation. Anna just made a bit mistake. She is really a good actor." It was so rare that Mary would speak for Anna. But in such a situation, her words of tolerating Anna would only fuel the fire.
Mr. Jason frowned and shook his head. "I don't want to ruin our shooting! What we need are actors who are really capable of acting skills! Otherwise, we are deceiving the audience."
Jason pushed away the swivel chair and got up to walk toward the door.
Anna said softly to stop him. "Mr. Jason, it’s our first time to meet each other. If you just misunderstood me after hearing only a few words from others, isn't it too arbitrary?"
Jason leaned over and stared at Anna with full doubt. "Don't you dare say that?"
Anna's tone severely offended Jason because the actors in foreign entertainment circles were very polite to him.
"I don't expect that you have poor acting skills and such a bad temper. I will definitely ask for the director that we will never cooperate with you in the future.”
In this circle, some people's words might ruin the life of an actor.
Facing Jason's sarcasm, Anna just smiled slightly, not paying any attention on him, "You will beg me later."
She resolutely replied. Mary hurried to held her hand when she heard what Anna said, "Anna, don't be foolish. Apologize to Mr. Jason immediately!"
"Why? It was he who questioned my profession first. Why should I apologize? Based on some gossips only, he concluded that I had no acting skills. It is he who does not respect me. At this time, shouldn't you speak for me as my boss? It seemed that you are so happy when hearing about his refusal of let me participate in the show.”
They were extremely confrontational in their communication after saying these words.
"Anna!" Black couldn't stand it and stopped Anna. "What your attitude is?"
Anna sneered. "I have no affectation all the time. If you want me to quit, you have to inform the director first. Why does Alice sit here? Is that audition video hers?”
"You!" Mary didn't expect Anna to know about it and hurriedly stopped her. "Well, Mr. Jason, please go back first. And we'll talk about it tomorrow."
Anna remained calmly in her original seat without saying anything to detain Mr. Jason.
Jason glanced at Anna in disgust. "It's a waste of my time." Then he walked out of the meeting room in annoyance.
As soon as the door was closed, Mary patted on the table fiercely. "Anna, what are you doing? Jason is the co-director in shooting. Annoying him isn’t good for you. Even if you intend to make trouble, please leave this room and don't hold Alice back.”
What a joke! Who was holding the schedule back?
Anna turned around peacefully, looking at Mary with full helplessness, "I just explained it for myself. After being misunderstood, can't I have a word of explanation? Am I not a artist of Brilliant Entertainment?"
"Anna, I also think you are behaving over. If you say that, it will only cause trouble for the company. You must call and apologize to Jason immediately!" Black said aside.
Lucy frowned. If Anna apologized at this time, wouldn't it prove that all those words that slandered her were true?
But Mary was so aggressive that she had already handed the phone to Anna. Moreover Black persuaded aside that if Anna didn't make the call, she would become the sinner of the Brilliant entertainment.
If it was before, Anna would hesitate because of their words. But now ...
It could be seen that she gently raised her chin and answered with a slightly surprised tone, "Are you sure you want me to call him?"
"Anna! It's good for you to arrange you and Alice in this reality show. Having bad relationship with the company, you will also ruin your public image. Why do you contradict the assistant director like that?”
"Do I contradict him? I'm just telling the truth. Well, you want me to apologize. Then I'll ask them sincerely why will Alice participate in this show!"
Facing that pressing question from them, Anna did not make a concession at all. After hearing what she said, Mary changed her mind. If the directors knew that Alice's audition video was fake, the consequences would be disastrous. Not only would Alice be rejected, but her contacts established in so many years would also be damaged.
"Well, Anna, I understand your mood. But you also need to understand that not inviting you is Jason's meaning. I can't recover it but I will try to fight for you. Today let’s end here. Tomorrow...”
“So you mean that if Jason changes his mind, you will let me participate in it?" Anna keenly grasped the key point of this sentence.