286: Chapter 286

Chapter 286

"Oh, Ma'am, the director is asking for your presence since you said you will take over today's meeting," Mai reminded.  2

Kate pushed aside all of her worries and questions. She nodded and said, "Alright then, let's go now."

Kate walked into the meeting room, and her commanding presence stopped any kind of conversation in the meeting room.

Irene was so glad when she saw Mrs. Woods because that meant she wouldn't be pressured by the director anymore.

The director had been trying to force Irene to make the decision, so it would be easier for them because they knew how difficult and firm Mrs. Woods could be.

Kate handed her bag to Mai and sat right next to Irene, "Apologies for my tardiness. We can start the meeting again."

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Kate showed her true grit once the meeting restarted. She knew the director wanted to cut corners by hiring a handsome actor with a somewhat bad track record to save money, but Kate knew that would be a huge mistake.

"The male lead needs to have an amazing acting and good track record. The female lead spends at least fifty percent of the story in the hospital bed as her illness worsens."

"But the male lead doesn't have that many scenes, Ma'am," the director persuaded.

"It still matters because every small scene is important for the male lead. He will start changing from a kind and generous man into a man filled with greed. He will be too busy with work until he neglects his beloved and ends up regretting everything once she is gone. He is meant to be that man who sacrifices his woman for money that won't make him happy."

"So there is no point in this adaptation if you pick an actor with bland acting right here," Kate said. "I know that you have the best intention for this adaptation, and that means you will pick the best for the male lead, right, director?"

Kate pressured him back, and the director gulped nervously. 

Truly, there was no point in arguing with Mrs. Woods because she would just slam everything until the deal was in her favor.

"Alright, the budget for this adaptation is not big because it's a romance movie. So if you want to have a good male lead with a great track record, then we need to cut corners by hiring a new female lead actress."

"That's alright," Kate said. "The female lead is supposed to be a sweet girl. This would be a good opportunity to debut a young talent because young actresses tend to be good at acting as a sweet girl."

After reaching the deal, they handed the contract, and Kate finished the meeting with her signature on the paper. 

She had a few small talks with the director before leaving, with Mai and Irene tailing behind. 

She walked to the lobby, intending to leave after getting the job done, but Irene quickly hogged her hand, "Kate! OMG, thank you so much!"

"Hm?" Kate smiled. "What's wrong, Ms. Banks?"

"You don't know how much of a lifesaver you are. Mai and I are getting obliterated by the director because he has so much to say. Good thing he finally shut up after you came!"

"Ah, he is just trying to intimidate you into agreeing with everything," Kate said. "This is the third time we got an adaptation on Netflix, so I know him quite well. He will respect my words because the previous adaptations are successful."

"Phew, I was scared that the adaptation would turn shit because of this," Irene said. "I told my family about the adaptation. I don't want them to be disappointed."

"Don't worry, it will be great," Kate assured. "You have me as your Chief Editor. That's why you have to keep publishing in Emperor Publisher, and I will take care of the rest."

"Sure!"

Mai listened to the conversation and felt that her respect for Mrs. Woods had increased. Mrs. Woods knew what to say in certain situations, and with this, she had already ensured that Irene would stay and write in their company for a long time. 

After parting with Irene, Kate and Mai entered Kate's car, and they drove back to their office.

"Is Michael in the office right now?" Kate asked.

"Y—Yes, Ma'am. He is busy with office work because Mr. Grant is not coming today," Mai replied. She glanced at her boss and added, "Um, Ma'am, I want to say congratulations on your divorce. That bastard doesn't deserve anything after being a failure of a man."

"Thanks, Mai," Kate smiled. "I am free now, and you should call me Mrs. Ross now. But, I won't be going to the state administration to change my name back to Katherine Christa Ross for a while."

"Huh? Why? Do you still like the surname of your ex-husband?"

"No, it's just going to be a hassle because I'm going to be Katherine Christa Grant soon anyway," Kate replied.

Mai's eyes widened, "Ma'am, did Mr. Grant—"

"Not yet, he wants to propose. But I told him no, not until we talked with his parents," Kate replied. "I don't want to marry without his parents' blessing. I'm not a mistress."

Mai went silent instantly.

She got some gossip that Marlon Grant was not the kind of man you wanted to get along with. He was cruel, and his mind was occupied with either business or his family status.

Mrs. Woods' background might not be good for Marlon Grant.

But she was right. At least they needed the acknowledgement from Henry's parents because she didn't want to be treated like a mistress.

"What if you don't get the blessing you want, Ma'am?" Mai asked.

"Then I will find a way to get it. I'm not giving up," Kate insisted. "Unfortunately, Henry doesn't share the same willingness as I do. He's unhappy about it and wants to just wed me without introducing me to his parents first."

Kate clenched the steering wheel and murmured, "I don't know, Mai. But I feel like a hidden mistress right now. I feel like Henry has another woman outside, which has been acknowledged by his parents before me."

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