Chapter 763


    Pearl raised her head and objected, "Richard, I won''t apologize to her today. If you insist on getting


    involved, don''t me me for forgetting about our past."


    Richard snorted, his tone ambiguous. "Do we even have a past to hold onto?"


    Pearl couldn''t help but chuckle. It was evident that Richard had moved on and no longer cared


    about their history.


    "It''s okay, Rick. I''ll let it go. My father always taught me to be kind and gentle. Let''s forget about


    this." Winona had enjoyed the heated exchange, but she now yed the role of a peacemaker. "My


    cheek hurts terribly right now. Could you apany me to the hospital?"


    She subtly made it seem like Pearl was being unreasonable, causing thetter to scoff. "Funny


    coincidence! My dad always taught me to stand up for myself when treated unfairly."


    This left Winona in a tricky situation. It seemed she wouldn''t back down without getting what she


    wanted.


    After a brief pause, she leaned against Richard''s shoulder and spoke softly, "Rick, I''ll let it go... But


    she''s quite fierce. I''m scared."


    Richard cast an icy, stern nce around before addressing the director in a cold tone. "Waldorf


    Enterprises will withdraw its investment from this film." With that, he took Winona''s hand and left.


    Pearl watched them leave in silence for a long moment. If Waldorf Enterprises pulled their funding


    from the film, it meant Winona would no longer y the second female lead.


    The director''s expression instantly turned grim. They would lose the 15 million investment and the


    second female lead.


    "What do we do now? This is terrible!" The director was deeply concerned, as he had never


    anticipated such a turn of events. "Miss Pearl, why did you let this escte like that?" Finding a new


    investor midway through production would be a daunting task.


    "I''ll cover the 15 million," Pearl dered confidently. She stepped forward assertively, garnering the


    attention of everyone present.


    "You''re saying you want to invest in the film?" The director found this hard to believe.


    Esther tugged at Pearl''s clothes, concerned. "Pearl, think this through. Don''t make impulsive


    decisions in the heat of the moment."


    Pearl had never done something like this before in Esther''s memory. She wondered if Pearl was


    acting out of anger because of Richard and Winona''s provocation.


    "It won''t be a loss to invest in this film," Pearl assured her. She had reviewed the script earlier and


    believed that if they executed it well, the film could be a hit.


    The director''s eyes lit up. "Really?"


    "Yes, but I need a favor from you," Pearl answered.


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    The director smacked his chest. "Don''t worry. I''ll help you since you''ve given us such great help.


    Anything you want."


    Pearl looked around and noticed a few good-looking people among the extras. When they met her


    gaze timidly, she knew they were interested.


    "I want to select a few extras to be streamers for mypany."


    Pearl was confident that with her resources, she could easily propel someone to fame, even if it


    meant investing 15 million dors.


    All of the extras looked at Pearl enthusiastically when they heard of this incredible opportunity.