"Director Brookes." Sean Conley spoke each word with measured deliberation, his gaze unwavering. "What is it that you really want?"
A brief silence stretched between them.
Lionel Brookes let out a quiet sigh. He had expected resistance, but facing Sean in person was far more difficult than he had imagined.
"Sean," he began, his tone carrying a respect that few people ever heard from the veteran director, "days ago, I acquired the film rights to Themis's bestselling novel, The Rise of the Empire."
Sean's expression remained unchanged, but a faint crease appeared between his brows.
He had not expected the veteran director to approach him. Now he understood why Lionel had traveled all this way.
The old fox wasn't here for nostalgia.
He had come hunting.
Lionel leaned forward slightly.
"The project is already moving into pre-production. Investors are onboard. The script has gone through three revisions. We've searched across the entire industry for the right supporting lead."
