Chapter 569


    This kind of disgraceful practice was nothing new in the corporate world. Celebrities were just numbers


    to be crunched, and artists, with no rights to speak of, were merely pawns in the


    game.


    “There’s no need for that. If there’s nothing else, go ahead and do as I say,” Brielle said with a


    nonchnt tone. She pondered for a moment before slightly lifting her gaze. “If thepany’s coffers


    are dry, then let’s withhold all the executives‘ Christmas bonuses this year. We’ll save tens of millions


    that way. We can invest it in a new TV series, get a high–profile actor to lead, and cast our up–and–


    coming talents in supporting roles. Problem solved, right?”


    “Brielle, you’ve gone too far! First, you cut down our staff, and now you want to take our Christmas


    bonuses too?!”


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    An executive’s Christmas bonus could be in the millions, and many had been eagerly awaiting


    that moment.


    Brielle scoffed, her sharp edge rivaling that of Max. “If you had actually contributed to thepany


    over the years, I might have reconsidered. The funds from Dorsey International have dwindled to nearly


    nothing for talent investment, and as for where the rest went, you’re more aware of that than I am. If


    you don’t like it, there’s the door. In fact, I’m not too pleased with the current leadership as is.”


    “You!!” Keagan was livid, well aware that Brielle was ying her veto card, and couldn’t care less about


    anyone’s opinion.


    Damn her! Where did she get this audacity?


    He feared that if he said one more word, a resignation letter would really smack him right in the face.


    Hisplexion shifted from red to white, but eventually, he reined in his anger. “Ms. Haywood, don’t


    burn all your bridges. After all, we might cross paths in the future. Couldn’t we still be friends?”


    Brielle’s eyes, coldly clear, met his. “I never nned on being friends with any of you.”


    Keagan was left speechless, trembling to the point he feared he might drop dead from rage right there.


    He turned on his heel and stormed out of the office, mming the door behind him with a resounding


    thud.


    Once he was out, the remaining executives quickly clustered around.


    “What happened? Did she really say she’s firing all those people?”


    “This is insane! Who does that? If everyone leaves, she’ll be thest one standing in thepany!”


    Keagan snorted, stirring up their resentment towards Brielle. “Ms. Haywood said it’s not enough to just


    fire people. All our Christmas bonuses are canceled, to be funneled into the TV series. If you’re not on


    board, you might as well leave now.”


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    “What? Our Christmas bonuses?!” That was everyone’s sweet slice of the ple she was messing with.


    “How dare that… that woman! Together, our bonuses must total over ten million. What gives her the


    right?”


    Keagan waved his hand resignedly. “Someone must be backing her. Just do as she says, or we’ll be


    the ones to suffer.”


    Keagan’s shift in attitude was due to the task he had been burdened with. While his backers hadn’t


    revealed their identities, their tone had made it clear he couldn’t defy them. Besides, the money was


    good, too good to cut off his own cash flow. So, while he had ignited their rage, he had no personal


    stake in it and left them to their fury.


    After Keagan departed, the others were left seething.


    “That little hussy probably seduced Keagan, too.”


    “Remember how Keagan treasured his office? How did she just take over and make him move out


    without a fuss?”


    “Bet she hooked up with him on her very first day. Wonder if the folks at Dorsey International know how


    ‘charming‘ their little protégé is.”


    “Let’s go straight to Dorsey International andin! I’ve got connections there. We could get an


    audience with Mr. Dorsey himself.”


    They quickly agreed that this was a solid n. Brielle thought she could wield her temporary power, but


    they’d expose her actions to the higher–ups and reveal her true colors.


    Plus, once Mr. Dorsey learned she’d secured her position at Ster Stage Entertainment only through


    the influence of other executives at Dorsey International, they were sure he’d realize her true nature


    and be done with her.


    If her backer turned on her, Brielle might even lose her job. And once she was out, they would make


    her pay for all the indignities they had suffered.


    Oh, they’d make sure she’d regret crossing them.