FreeBooksOnline Chapter 135:
Chapter 135:
Chapter 135:
“Good evening, Mr Hayes, It is wonderful to meet you finally. I have to say I was surprised when I received your invitation.” Will greeted as he walked toward the Albino man to shake his hand.
Abraham Hayes shook the offered hand and said, “An excellent evening to you as well, Mr Evans, and it is hardly a surprise that a company like mine would like to get in touch with Hollywood’s biggest topic. I really enjoyed watching [Sherlock Holmes]. It was exciting to see how you brought a legendary character to life, especially after the rest of us had given up on ever being able to produce a good movie out of the titular character. Please take a seat.”
“I am glad that you liked it. It was a passion project of mine. Mainly because I was disappointed with how my predecessors handled the series. I was an Avid reader of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s magnificent works.” Will said as he took the offered seat.
“Would you like some tea?” Abraham Hayes asked after he had sat down.
“That would be delightful, two sugars, please.” Will requested.
Mr Hayes nodded and pressed a button on his intercom “Susan? Would you please send us two cups of tea? Two sugars, each.” He requested his assistant.
Will admired the various posters of the many movies that Mega Works had worked on. Mr Hayes’ room was adorned with posters on the wall to their left. His eye caught the poster of their latest movie [Extraction Point: Charlie].
“Mr Hayes, what are the terms of your proposal?” Will asked, trying to establish their true motive.
“We are ready to fund forty-nine percent of the film’s initial budget and distribute the film, both locally and internationally. You would retain proprietary ownership. We just want to enter a temporary partnership with your company.” Abraham Hayes informed him.
That meant that Will’s hunch was right. With Mega Work’s not angling for proprietary ownership in the film or in the IP, the Shareholders were using Will Evans to increase their stock value before ultimately liquidating the company. That was something that Will could very easily use and take advantage of. They were desperate to increase their value, and Will acquired investment for his film. But, Will saw yet another opportunity here.
“The terms that you have proposed are extremely attractive. Tell me, Mr Hayes, are the rumours of the eventual liquidation of Mega Works Studios true?” He asked directly.
Abraham Hayes laughed yet again and said, “Yes, yes they are, Mr Evans. I knew you would catch on to that, eventually.”
Will smiled and said, “Well, I am interested in going through with this deal, provided the contract includes a clause that after [Liberty City] is complete, Dream Vision acquires the rights to your VFX and CGI department. We are looking to expand, and Mega Works will have no use of your VFX and CGI departments after liquidation. If we acquire a part of your company outright, right after [Liberty City], you will be selling it to us at least five percent higher than the current stock value after the movie, plus you will have shares and box office returns from the movie as well.”
Abraham Hayes was surprised at the counteroffer and paused. He slowly nodded and said, “I will have to discuss with my Shareholders, but you can rest assured, they are more than likely to jump at the offer, Mr Evans.”
Will then got up. “It was a pleasure doing business with you, Mr Hayes. Please send the final copy of the contract to my CEO, Amanda Garcia, and send a copy to me as well. I wish you luck in your future endeavours.” He said as he shook his hand.
“It was a pleasure doing business with you as well, Mr Evans.”
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//DreamNote//
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