Chapter 413
"Director Lowell, what a fortunate man you are!" The investor raised his glass with an ingratiating smile.
Under the crystal chandelier, Richard Lowell stood impeccably dressed in his tailored suit, his face glowing with satisfaction.
"Your film is about to dominate the box office, and both your daughters have found excellent matches. You're truly living the dream!"
Amidst the clinking of glasses, the guests took turns toasting Richard.
Suddenly, his assistant rushed over in a fluster, whispering urgently into his ear.
Richard's smile froze.
"Is everything alright?" The investor beside him immediately noticed the shift in mood.
"Nothing important." Richard forced a tight-lipped smile.
"Look at this!" someone suddenly exclaimed. "Someone from the 'Empress' crew is publicly insulting Director Lowell in a livestream!"
The private room fell silent.
"Is it Sophia again?" someone muttered under their breath.
"No," the person clarified, shaking their head. "It's that young actor playing the Marquis's son."
The investors immediately pulled out their phones to search for the video.
Richard's expression darkened with each passing second.
"Don't take it to heart, Director Lowell," someone quickly interjected. "A nobody like that can easily be blacklisted."
"Exactly! Teach him what happens when he crosses you!"
Richard gave a bitter laugh. "It's fine. He's one of Sophia's artists."
He knew Adrian Valdemar's true identity—the second son of the Valdemar Group.
"You're too soft-hearted, Director Lowell," someone grumbled indignantly. "If it were me, I'd have cut ties with that ungrateful daughter long ago!"
"And Lucas Sheridan—throwing away a perfectly good variety show just to oppose you."
"He's probably trying to curry favor with the Valdemars. Just wait until 'Empress' flops. Let's see how he handles that!"
Richard's expression finally relaxed.
He could already envision "River Banquet" sweeping the box office and shining at film festivals.
Both films had garnered attention from the moment they were announced.
"River Banquet" boasted a golden production team and an all-star cast.
"Empress," on the other hand, was helmed by a rookie director and starred controversial figures.
On the eve of their releases, industry insiders overwhelmingly doubted "Empress."