HWI 50

Hollywood What If Chapter 50

"Kazir, we have worked together for three years. You know what I can do. The connection I have. The opportunities that I can give to you!"

Carl Morin started getting confident as he witnessed Kazir listening to him. He believed in his ability. 

Compared to unknown agent Salvatore Barlowe, Carl Morin believed that he could take Kazir to a higher level. 

"..."

However, Kazir kept his mouth shut and stared at him. He didn't bother talking to Carl Morin and let the agent waste his saliva. 

"Kazir. You know that your first three movies are created because of me. You know how I contacted so many people just to build a few for you."

Indeed, Carl Morin was one of the major factors why he successfully became a director and filmed three movies. 

But it was impossible to forget how Carl Morin betrayed Kazir. 

"I heard that you signed a contract with a young director from Hong Kong?"

"T- that's right. Leon Lau has potential. I saw his experimental film and it's good."

Carl Morin knew Kazir's intention by talking about his new director but Carl Morin was too thick-faced to say the truth. 

"Well, if you believe that he is talented, why don't you put all of your resources into him instead of me? I'm sure he will going to be happy." Kazir said.

"... Anyway, Kazir. I promise to you that WMA will be your strongest backer."

Carl Morin was already sweating after spouting saliva.

"..."

Yet Kazir Grey just stared at him.

Left with no choice, Carl Morin gritted his teeth and used his last card. 

"7% commission! As long as you signed a contract with me, I will promise you that my commission will only be 7%!"

"What about the breach of contract?"

"WMA will handle every damage."

"Looks like you have planned this seriously." Kazir touched his chin. 

"Of course. Can't you see the WMA's sincerity? Kazir, we want you back. Don't you remember your promise, you will become one of the most sought directors in Hollywood!"

Kazir didn't forget that promise. In fact, he was doing his best to achieve that dream.

Unfortunately, Kazir was not interested to sign a contract with Carl Morin. Especially after what he did to him. 

"I'm sorry Carl, I'm not going to change my agency. Although my time in CAA is short, CAA has been so good to me."

"This... 5 percent! Kazir, I believe you will be tempted by this kind of contract! 5% commission. That's the lowest I can offer you."

Carl Morin felt like he was bleeding internally as he spoke. 5% commission was already a very good contract. He was basically cutting his livelihood. 

He was staring at Kazir, hoping to see a positive reaction.

Unfortunately, Kazir didn't react. He was just staring at Carl Morin with no emotions.  

"I'm sorry Carl, Salvatore Barlowe offered 3% commission. I believe you can't do something like that."

"What!?"

Carl Morin was stunned. 

'3% commission? How can an agent do that? Salvatore Barlowe believes that Kazir Grey is worth that condition? That's insanity!'

The sweaty agent cursed. He could not believe that an agent would offer something grand as that. 

He would understand it if Salvatore was trying to entice Steven Spielberg or James Cameron. But Kazir Grey was just a lucky director. He didn't have substantial strength to prove that he was worth 3% commission. 

"... I understand," Carl Morin felt like his molars were bleeding. 

He clenched his fists and uttered...

"3% commission! If Salvatore Barlowe can do it, then I can do it as well!"

He roared and the other guests looked at him. 

"I'm sorry Carl, I trust Salvatore more than you."

Kazir shook his head and started walking away. 

Carl Morin realized something. 

"W- wait a minute Kazir! Did you just let me spout and waste my time even though you are going to reject me from the beginning?"

He glared at Kazir. He felt like he was being toyed. He was humiliated.

"That's right. Unlike Salvatore Barlowe, you are much thickfaced and I know that you will keep speaking just to convince me."

"You bastard! Who do you think you are!? Kazir Grey, you better remember the reason why you reached your position! If not for me, you will never become a director! I paved the path for you!"

Carl Morin was red as a tomato. He was angry that the man in front of him disregarded him after what he did to help him achieve his status. 

"I can't deny that. You really helped me for three years. However, I know that you're fucking my ex-wife for three years too."

"T- that's!!"

"I know it. So you don't have to say anything. Carl Morin, it's your own fault that you dropped me after the contract ended. I don't owe you."

Kazir left Carl Morin stunned. 

The agent thought that he was discreet with his relationship with Cassandra. But it seemed that Kazir already knew about it. 

He was played to the point of humiliation. 

Kazir Grey actually learned it in his past life. 

In his past life, after the divorce settlement, Cassandra said that she was fucking Carl Morin too. Just to salt the wound, the bitch didn't hesitate to hurt him.

Thankfully, Kazir already moved on and he didn't care about Carl and Cassandra. They can live their lives all they want, but Kazir didn't have anything to do with them. 

That's right, Cassandra is cheating on two people. She's for the street. 

Kazir left the party with no remorse. In fact, he slept better that night. He felt like everything that shackled him was gone. 

Unlike Carl Morin, Salvatore was much more passionate about his job. The agent kept contacting people to join Kazir's crew. Heck, the agent even helped with miscellaneous tasks. Perhaps Salvatore Barlowe was grateful because Kazir hired one of his clients, Hae-Won Park.