Chapter 441
“My businesses operate in this field as well, but to be honest, they don’t compare to the top three. The traffic on my platforms is significantly lower than theirs,” Aubree said.
“If the top three options aren’t yielding results, should we consider reaching out to some of the mid-tier platforms instead?” suggested Kurtis. “Wilson Group employs ruthless tactics. I understand their decision to take over the two companies in Rithol City; after all, that’s their domain, and Wilson Group has a significant presence in the entertainment industry, which commands respect,” Kurtis added.
The Wilson family had Trevor, whose movies and TV shows consistently became hits. Those who managed to get on Wilson Group’s good side might even secure exclusive rights to a few more of his dramas.
Kurtis pondered, ‘But for us to reach Urggate City? Now that’s just excessive. The company in Urggate City was different from the other two. This one had the support of the local TV station, which made it difficult for most investors to exert influence. The Wilson Group does possess significant power.’
Kurtis was so anxious he nearly paced in circles. It wasn’t that he doubted Aubree’s ability–he knew everyone had their limits. Even if the Turner Group showed up now, it wouldn’t make much of a difference. In the entertainment industry, aside from purely business-focused companies, the Wilson Group held significant influence. After all, not every family had someone like Trevor–that kind of advantage just wasn’t fair.
Before Aubree could say anything, her phone rang. She chuckled softly and remarked, “The person who’s here to help us has arrived.”
Kurtis glanced at the screen; the contact name displayed was “Mr. Svystun.”
“Alongside those three video platforms, there’s also Manchotech,” Aubree noted.
Kurtis paused for a moment, then his face lit up with a broad smile. ‘Oh my! How could I have forgotten about Manchotech?’ he thought, feeling a wave of relief wash over him.
Aubree had collaborated with Manchotech Group numerous times before–this was a challenge she could easily handle. “I always believed that having more connections is beneficial, so I prioritized the other three platforms first. I hadn’t even intended to work with Manchotech, but then the Wilson Group intervened. Ultimately, everything turned out well,” she said with a smile.
She hadn’t built all those connections to leave them unused. Aubree had already pulled off an impressive collaboration with Manchotech on GrabCheap, so when it came to something as minor as acquiring the rights to a mini drama, a single word from her was enough–Dmytro could approve it himself without even checking with his superior.
In other words, spending a few hundred thousand dollars to keep Aubree happy was worth it. The other three platforms were trying to invest the same amount in a minor deal to gain favor with the Wilson family. Anyone with a modicum of common sense would know exactly who to choose.
Aubree’s partnership with Manchotech was smooth as silk–they didn’t even need to meet face-to-face. Dmytro trusted her so much that he skipped any product checks and had the person in charge of Manchotech Video connect with Aubree. They sealed the deal with a quick online contract.
“Ms. Miller, if you have any exciting projects coming up, don’t forget your friend here!” Dmytro said with a broad smile. To him, Aubree was like a lucky charm. Thanks to his keen insight and strong advocacy for the GrabCheap partnership with her, he earned a promotion and a raise–he was now a manager.
“Of course, Mr. Svystun, you can count on me,” Aubree replied. “Don’t worry–even if this project looks small, I’ll make sure you get some surprises out of it,” she added with a confident smile.
Dmytro just laughed it off, thinking it was the kind of bold talk only young people were capable of. “Alright then, Ms. Miller, I’ll be waiting for your surprise.”
Things turned out a bit differently than expected, but they still wrapped up the final step. “The free mini-dramas platform is all set up and ready to launch whenever you want,” Aubree said, nodding at Kurtis.
Kurtis rubbed his forehead. “Now it’s just a matter of when we launch it.”
“Right now,” Aubree replied.