Chapter 235

They had already signed the contract. So when it came to this stage, the crew had already poured a lot of money into shooting in River City. If the investor suddenly says “no deal,” then the crew’s loss is massive. And it’s not just about money. There are actors' schedules, scene setups, and all that. One change messes up the whole chain. Even the overseas parts would need to be rescheduled. And all the investor has to do is pay the breach penalty—double the agreed amount. No matter how you slice it, it’s the crew that’s stuck in a mess, not the investor. “Yeah, I actually asked someone on their side—they said it’s a decision from the top,” David Parker said bluntly. And everyone knew who “the top” was—Ethan Blackwood. “They even said they don’t care about compensation. No matter what we offer, the location’s off-limits.” David sounded frustrated too. Which is exactly why he came to Clara Walton for help. Clara wasn’t clueless. From David’s words alone, she caught onto what he was hint