27 The Contrac (2/2)

The actors and actresses will also be the spokesperson for the company.

”Have a read of the contract carefully in your spare time. Sign it and give it back to me whenever. It is not really that important whether you sign it or not, right Miss Berry?”

Berry flinches as her mind recalls the terrifying memory. She feels so small in her seat.

”Don't worry. The contract does not force you to do anything you don't want to do. It outlines all your rights while working for me and my company, Terra Entertainment.”

I speak calmly as I show her the section regarding her personal right.

”In short, as part of the company, you are not allowed to take on any other jobs without an expressed permission from myself or the head of the production department. This is to prevent, amongst other things, scheduling conflict. In return, we will ensure that you star in at least one movie or a television show each year.”

I point out and flip several pages.

Halle tries to read, but I am moving way too fast for her.

”In the time that you are not filming or preparing to film, you are required to attend your training and seminar from 8am to 5pm every weekday. Once your skills reach appropriate levels, we will have you lecture and teach those that are aspiring to be contracted by the company. Weekends are your days off just like every other employee in the company. We generally do not care about your personal life if it does not affect the company and its policy. In other word, what you do in your own time is your own business.”

I flip to another page.

”We have prepared an adequate salary package for you. As our fulltime employee and prized actress, your salary is $100,000 annually, before taxes and other expenses. It will be paid into your dedicated bank account at Chrono Reverses at the beginning of each financial years. You get bonuses for other contributions such as working overtime and so on.”

I tap at one of the dot points on the page.

”If you star in one of the movies or television shows, you will get a percentage of the preceding on top of your annual salary. How much of a percentage is completely up the company at the time or prior to the time of the production – it could be anywhere between 1% to 10%. For example, if you star in a blockbuster hit movie that earns 200 million after all expenses, you will likely get a bonus of 2 million for your contributions.”

Halle is lost for word.

It is an incredibly insane offer, considering that even the highest-grossing movie star does not always share in the revenue. It is rarely that actors or actresses do.

To give her that much while she hadn't really acted a day in her life is just absurd.

However, I have seen the future and I know that she will do very well.

Halle is a hard worker. She diligently attended all her training sections, vastly improving her acting and communication skills. She is the face of the company and many of its products.

I continue to guide her through the contract until the very last page, where her signature is required. Although we can go on verbal agreement, it is better on the legal side of things that she does sign the contract.

”The contract is for 25 years. You can renew the contract at any time during the 25 years. Although there are no penalties for breaking the contract on paper. You will just have an unfortunate accident or something similar.”

I tell Halle casually. The last line makes her tense up.

”Do understand that the company cannot have those it spends millions of dollar nurturing to work for another company in the future, Miss Berry. I don't like wasting my valuable time on people like that. I cannot say that I am fair, but I am not completely heartless. Do your job and you will find that working for me have its benefits and many advantageous.”

I give her a smile and lean back against my chair.

”Also, have you found a place to live yet? If not, Terra Entertainment will provide a place for you. We will also provide security details to ensure no one bother our actresses with their obsession. It is also to keep you in line, huh. These are free of charge.”

I tell her as it is. The security details are provided by Shield Security. She can choose which of the men or women to protect her. I don't mind that at all if it makes her any more comfortable.

Halle asks about somethings she didn't understand. I answer her to best of my ability. There is no need to hide anything from her in relation to her contract since she already known what I can do.

”It is getting late. Come and join me and my daughter for a warm dinner. It is also a toast to your new job at our company. I know of a wonderful restaurant.”

I request when the clock hits 8pm. I should have left the office around 5pm, but the first few days are always the busiest.

Antigone should be waking up soon due to her hunger. She eats like 6 times a day.

Halle is surprised at my request.

”You have a daughter, Mr. Maxwell?”