Chapter 125

• My head was pounding as I paced the room. “But what about the movies I’m still filming? You’re not telling me I have to cancel everything, right?”
• Hilary rubbed his chin, thoughtful. “Not necessarily. ‘Land Under Heaven’ is an ancient epic, right? Big scenes, long shoots... I can talk to the director, push your scenes to the end of the schedule. We’ll handle any losses during that time. Watson should agree he knows how much’s at stake.”
• I ran a hand through my hair, frustration bubbling up. “Looks like that’s the best we can do. Damn it why does it feel like everything’s falling apart lately? That deal with HN was supposed to be locked down. Nothing should’ve gone wrong. And who’d believe it actually hailed during a kissing scene in the middle of summer?”