The mention of Lucius made Livia\u2019s face turn cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has nothing to do with Lucius,\u201d she sneered. \u201cI look down on you for who you are. Instead of trying to make amends with the sister who suffered for twenty years because of you, you let an adopted girl wrap you around her little finger and hurt your own blood. In the end, you were thrown out of the Judson family with nothing. And now, you\u2019re here to betray the Judson\u2019s own company, Starlight Media. Leopold, you are a complete joke.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With a final shove, she pushed past him and walked down the hallway to her right.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold stumbled but caught his balance, his clenched fists slowly uncurling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was right. He was a joke. But he couldn\u2019t afford to dwell on that now. He had to become a superstar, so famous that Larissa could no longer ignore him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With newfound resolve, he turned and marched to the operations manager\u2019s office. He explained the situation to Magnus: to break his contract with Starlight Media, he needed someone to pay the buyout fee. Magnus looked troubled. \u201cI\u2019ll have to run this by the chairman. He\u2019s in the office today. Come with me, but you have to be humble. Make it clear you\u2019re desperate to make it big.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The word \u201chumble\u201d grated on Leopold\u2019s nerves, but for the sake of his career, he swallowed his pride.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pleased with his compliance, Magnus led him to the chairman\u2019s office and laid out the situation for Damon Tyson. Livia was already there, along with another young man.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 529\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTen million?\u201d Livia scoffed. \u201cLeopold is a tarnished artist. Is he even worth that? Dad, don\u2019t waste resources on him. It\u2019s not a good investment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her words were like a punch to the gut for Leopold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon seemed to agree. He wasn\u2019t keen on spending ten million on what seemed like a lost cause.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, the young man spoke up, contradicting Livia. \u201cDad, I think it\u2019s worth a shot. I agree with Magnus; Leopold has immense potential. That woman Larissa is about to release her own music. If her songs become hits, Starlight Media will once again outshine us. We can\u2019t let that happen.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Livia glared at the young man, who shot her a triumphant smirk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Magnus seized the opportunity. \u201cDamon, I worked at Starlight for years. I know Leopold. He\u2019s incredibly talented. In today\u2019s music scene, original artists are rare. I guarantee you, if we invest in him now, the returns will far exceed ten million.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He shot a pointed look at Leopold. Remembering his instructions, Leopold set aside his dignity. \u201cMr. Tyson, please give me a chance. I promise I won\u2019t let you or your company down.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Magnus jumped back in. \u201cIf you still have reservations, we can add a clause to his contract. His initial earnings will go directly toward repaying the buyout fee. After that, we can implement an 80\/20 profit split\u201380 for the company, 20 for him. It\u2019s a no\u2013lose situation for Gale Entertainment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The young man added, \u201cDad, look at our current roster. They\u2019re either has\u2013beens or internet celebrities who can only write shallow, catchy tunes. None of them have Leopold\u2019s talent.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon wavered. Looking at Magnus, he said thoughtfully, \u201cAlright. Since my son agrees and you\u2019re willing to vouch for him, I\u2019ll trust you on this. I\u2019ve already brought my son into the company. From now on, you\u2019ll report to him on all matters concerning Leopold. It will be good management\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 529\u00a0<\/p>\n
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