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Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 576
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Chapter 576

“Migration to Mars” was one of Pluto’s early works. Although it wasn’t as famous as “Wormhole” and his writing

style was more immature in that its content was simpler to understand.

The science fiction community regarded this particular as an entry into the rabbit hole as it did not contain an

excessive amount of obscure knowledge, making it more palatable to the general audience.

After assessment by professionals in the film industry, they estimated that “Migration to Mars” would become

Pluto’s most successful work, given that the level of production quality was similar to “Wormhole.”

Nonetheless, “Wormhole” had set the bar too high, VisualBox had financial backing from Microworks Corporation,

so they could afford to hire a top-notch production crew from Tinseltown and put the most realistic visual effects

into the film. Other production companies in Caldor couldn’t compete on the same level.

When Xavier was dreaming of making it big with “Migration to Mars, many of his friends had advised him, saying.

“Instead of wasting money on a film destined to be a flop, it is better to sell off the copyrights and invest the money

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in other sound projects.”

However, Xavier refused to take their advice. “As long as I can secure sufficient investment and hire the post-

production team who had worked on “Wormhole.” breaking even would be a piece of cake!”

He found out through the grapevine that VisualBox had only invested around a hundred million dollars on their post-

production costs. Back when he still had Cody’s support, the marketing and promotion budget for an average film

easily exceeded that amount.

At Xavier’s insistence, the friends who genuinely cared about him could only fall silent. Because of that, Xavier

presumptuously thought that he had successfully convinced his friends.

The fifty million dollars promised by Frank was definitely not enough for Xavier. However, at least they could save

money on post- production expenses, which was a significant reliet.

“Did you check up on ‘Fantasy Utopia’? Is it well-known? Recalling his question, Xavier asked lan.

lan was taken aback by Xavier’s sudden question and quickly looked up the company on his phone. After ten

minutes, lan compiled the results that he had skimmed through and answered Xavier, “Fantasy Utopia is one of the

top post-production companies in Tinseltown. comparable to Crescent Legend, the company that VisualBox had

engaged for Wormhole,” lan rattled off a few renowned film titles. “These films are all produced by Fantasy Utopia.”

Although Cosmic Entertainment was involved in the film and television industry, it operated as an independent and

separate subsidiary company with a president of their own, completely segregated from the artist management

business.

Before Cosmic Entertainment was beleaguered by financial difficulties, Xavier had never concerned himsell with the

affairs of the film production department, nor did he pay attention to the local and international film market. As his

assistant, the same was true for lan

In the eyes of others who worked in the film industry, it was unthinkable to have never heard of Fantasy Utopia.

However, when it came to Xavier, it seemed perfectly normal that he had no knowledge of them whatsoever.

“Did you mean… Fantasy Utopia is a company on par with Crescent Legend? Is that true?” Feeling excited, Xavier

urged with anticipation.

lan handed him the phone. “That’s what it says on the internet. Among the Tinseltown blockbusters produced each

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year, one-third is produced by Crescent Legend, one-third by Fantasy Utopia, and the remaining one-third by other

production companies.”

Beaming widely from ear to ear, the joy on Xavier’s face was apparent as he clenched his fists. “The company is

saved!”

Suddenly, Xavier seemed to have recalled something. With a dark expression on his face, his eyes glinted with

hostility. “Tell your friend to hurry up and push for the money. It’s been almost a month but the money is st not in

yet!”

lan broke out in cold sweat. He felt extremely guilty whenever this matter was brought up.

Although Ron had committed many crimes in the past, this was the first time he did something of this scale, like

kidnapping a child. In fact, Ron wasn’t that concerned as he had been a scoundrel all his life and lacked any sense

of ethics. Besides, he suffered chronic brain damage from long-term use of prohibited drugs, so he would do

anything for money.

On the other hand, lan was different.

Although he and Ron were childhood friends, lan studied hard and managed to get into university with his own

efforts. company had left, he remained by Xavier’s side faithfully.