The old man finally entrusted everything to Robin.
He couldn't deny that in the past, he had focused too much on Royce and Damon. Robin, his son, was always humble and steady. He was not a man of many words. Now, he realized, Robin did harbor some resentment towards him for his neglect over the years.
However, Damon, who refused to return, was not only threatening to ruin the Harper family but seemed capable of doing so. If he allowed Damon to take over the family business now, he might run it into the ground.
The Harper family was his life's work; everything he'd done was for its betterment. Their name was legendary. He couldn't bear the thought of any mishap befalling the Harper family.
As for the shares in Royce's possession, if Damon was going to be this obstinate, he would have to do it as the last resort.
-d2
After leaving the press conference, Chloe shared a car ride with Crysti. Chloe glanced at her, leaning against the car door, her lips curved in a lazy smile.
“What were you thinking, giving up the golden aura of being the Watson family heiress to taste the bitterness of life?”
Crysti took a deep breath, ignoring her teasing. Instead, she asked directly. “What's going on? You wouldn't make this kind of mistake. The issue of copyright infringement is particularly sensitive these days. Even if the original creator was Damon's mother, you didn't get permission…”
“Who said I didn't get permission?” Chloe chuckled lightly, her face showing no signs of panic or worry, as if the person caught in the controversy of plagiarism wasn't her.
Crysti frowned, “The issue of plagiarism has been happening frequently, and the profits gained from such incidents are outrageously high. It's become a public mockery. You know better than anyone how the Internet works. The slightest mistake can cause a storm. How could your first TV show end up like this?
“You know, even I could have predicted this. Someone would surely use Mr. and Mrs. Harper to make an issue. They are missing and presumed dead, and you're profiting off their work. Doesn't this indirectly admit that they are likely dead?”
Crysti knew Chloe was smart. She must have done this to exploit a legal loophole. If they were indeed dead, she could claim that she did it in their memory. The laws on copyright in the country were still not perfect.
Chloe listened quietly to Crysti's analysis and advice. When she spoke again, it was to ask Crysti about the production crew. “Is the filming going smoothly?”
Crysti's face turned red. “What are you thinking? I've just said so much and you're still worried about other things.”
Chloe gave a light smile. “Now that the promotion here is over, I naturally have to care about the future of my artists. The film and television industry is booming, and period dramas are undoubtedly the most representative category. The script is good and it features two of my top artists, so of course I have to care.”
Crysti took a deep breath and gave her a helpless look. Chloe's calm demeanor gave her an inexplicable sense of relief.
“Probably getting chewed out by everyone, and yet you still have the mind to worry about other things…” She muttered, finally sighing, “The progress is okay, except for Danielle. She is the big star, and has a busy schedule. She comes to the set once in a while, shoots a few scenes, and then leaves.”
Chloe raised an eyebrow. “I haven't heard any news about her lately. With her attitude, do the director and crew have no opinions?”
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