Demon CEO's Hidden Love: Mr Grayson Stole Me From My Abusive Husband-Chapter 27: A Lose-Lose Contract

Primestar Agency

"Please sir! Let me be in this movie!" Pleaded a young woman no older than twenty three, clutching tightly onto a script.

Luther clenched his fists, "How many times must I tell you this? You are not accepting that role! Now drop it, before I make you regret it." He threatened.

Sadie planted her feet firmly, she was scared but knew she had no other choice. In a calmer tone she went on, "Sir, the script is good, and they already picked me to play the role. But now I’m hearing that I rejected the part. Please, let me be in this film." All good actors could sense a film that would be a hit, and no one wanted to be left behind.

For Sadie, who had always been a leftover actress, to have even been chosen to act was a great honor for her. A privilege she was ready to fight for.

"If you must know, the offer came for both you and Cassie, but Cassie is now taking a year’s break from acting. And she’s rejected this role too, so of course no talent from this agency will be in it too." Luther explained not caring how selfish he sounded.

Sadie didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Ever since she joined this agency, she had always played minor roles in any of the films Cassie was featured in. At first, she thought it was a privilege and that Cassie was helping her build connections in the entertainment industry and broadening her experience.

But, two years had passed and she was still where she had always been, in Cassie’s shadow.

"Sir, this film will draw us in a lot of money, and it’ll help increase my exposure too-"

Luther cut her off with a stern warning, "I’ve already told you that Cassie will not be staring in that film! How dare you try to one up her?! She’s the backbone of this agency, and after all her kindness to a C level actress like you, you dare to treat her this way?!" He banged his fist on the table.

"N-No sir!" She stuttered bowing her head, "I was just wondering why Cassie would not want to act this role-"

Luther cut her off, "Instead of wondering about pointless things, why don’t you figure out a way to pay me what you owe. Or have you forgotten who it was that picked you off the streets?" He asked, humbling her immediately.

Sadie parted her lips to defend herself but ultimately could not put in another word.

Luther grinned, "I swear you street urchins have no sense of gratitude. If it weren’t for me, those loan sharks would still be at your neck, and yet this is how you treat me?" His tone turned sadistic. "You can leave this agency anytime you want Sadie, but when you do make sure you have money!"

Sadie once more bowed her head, "Forgive me, I misspoke."

"That’s better. Now throw that script away, and this is the last time you’ll ever bring it up in front of me. Now get out!" He ordered.

Sadie did as she was told and threw the script into the nearest bin. She bit her tongue, and looked to the ceiling, trying not to cry.

After her younger brother went behind her back and borrowed money from some dangerous people, he skipped town and left her contact with them.

At first, she tried to run away, but they wouldn’t let her, not after her brother had done the same thing. Then, she went to the police and filed a missing person’s report, but they weren’t of much help to her.

Finally, when she applied to Primestar Agency, Luther happily offered to pay off her debts to the loan sharks, but in exchange he gave her a contract with conditions.

The first and most important was that seventy percent of all her earnings would be his, or rather the company’s. While she kept a measely thirty percent.

The next, was that Luther himself would handpick all her roles, and she wasn’t allowed to outsource for any by herself or using an agent.

And lastly, if she were to ever terminate the contract then she’d pay the full amount owed to Luther with interest and damages fees.

On her way out, she caught sight of Cassie, speaking to some fans who had come to see her, with get well soon gifts.

She watched with teary eyes as Cassie received all the attention and love from her fans, without even having to lift a finger.

"How lucky you are." Sadie whispered under her breath, as she rushed to the toilet to cry her eyes out.

Grayson Mansion

Brooke gazed at the copy of the script titled, ’Vengeance and Velvet’ sitting on her lap, yesterday, Gilbert gave her and Thane a copy to study without so much as a reason why. freeweɓnøvel.com

"Miss Brooke, your eyes look tired, master Grayson is going to have my head when he sees you!" Hannah exclaimed, as soon as she stepped into Brooke’s room.

Brooke blinked twice and yawned, "I fell asleep while reading the script." She said, while removing specs of dust from both eyes.

"I can see that." Hannah remarked, staring at Brooke’s messy bed hair. Her eyes darted to the highlighters and notepad Brooke had asked her to bring the previous night.

"May I?" Hannah asked, picking up the script, Brooke nodded, then went off to the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth.

Hannah casually opened the script to take a look inside, but when she did, she found herself astonished with how much detailing Brooke had placed into it.

"Every page has at least three markings, she’s highlighted the main conflicts and dialogues..." She gasped when she picked up the notepad and saw a detailed character analysis on each character, highlighting their emotions, goals and personalities. "She’s even made character sketches for every single character, and all in one night too." Hannah tossed a glance at the bathroom.

"Just who is this woman really?" She muttered under her breath in awe.