Jayleen glanced up and dampened Lindseys spirits. Were not going to sign with Selah.
What? Lindsey halted, bewildered. Why not?
Jayleen, her gaze icy, reclined in her chair and explained, Selahs been out of the game for five years. A female star shines brightest in the three to five years after she hits it big. To be honest, shes past her prime! Lindsey, do you want to bet on a faded actress and risk the companys reputation?
Lindsey struggled to grasp Jayleens sudden shift.
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But Selahs past fame, even if she doesnt hit those heights again, guarantees more pull than most in our roster. Shes bound to hit the top ranks again. Taking her on is a win-win for us!
To anyone paying attention, it was obvious. So why, when it came to Jayleen, was signing Selah suddenly a liability?
Lindsey, youre just starting out and still a newbie. You tend to see things from only one angle. But Im not pointing fingers at you,
Jayleen said, tilting her head with a sense of knowing better. Ive seen plenty of so-called stars who demanded big bucks upfront just because they used to be somewhat famous. In the end, spending all that cash to sign them hardly paid off. The company cant shoulder that kind of risk, so we passed on signing her.
That dismissive air and snide tone made Lindsey think of something.
She suddenly realized Jayleen was also vying for the lead in Vincents latest film. Was it possible that Jayleen didnt want her to bring Selah in?
Lindsey took a breath and asked, Is this the companys call, or just yours?
Jayleen crossed her arms and grinned. Its the companys, of course.
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If you doubt it, go check with Mr. Harvey.
What about Mr. Howard? Does he know?
Lindsey knew that signing a star like Selah would require approval from Mr. Howard, the top boss.
She was sure someone like Mr. Howard wouldnt make such a rash decision without good reason!
Jayleens eyebrows arched slightly, Mr. Howards out of town on business. Hell be gone for a while. Hes left Mr. Harvey in charge of things while hes away.
Lindsey was taken aback.
Both Domenic and Mr. Howard were away?
Despite their different stations, it seemed too much of a coincidence.
Alright, Ill go see Mr. Harvey, Lindsey said, and made her way out of Jayleens office.
Lindsey hurried to the vice general manager Josh Harveys office and knocked on the door.
Whats going on? Josh, lounging in his chair, peeked over his phone at Lindsey.
She stepped in front of him, saying softly, Mr. Harvey, Ive come to discuss Selahs contract signing. Selah was a best actress with a huge fan base. My research shows her fans are eager for her return.