a priori.

Jim Waiit was in the midst of the recording process, engaging in political acts. For instance, with the unexpected help of Gwyneth Paltrow, there was some animosity among the attendees, including Paltrow herself. Initially, she denied the main agenda of being part of the movie, as she wasn't very familiar with the ending. Many of her dialogues were brief, not very lengthy, mostly small performances in short scenes. However, Billy liked the movie a lot, which ended up convincing him to participate.

At another table, Gwyneth was the favorite of director David Fincher. She spoke fervently about the role that Billy could fulfill during the movie, as he had ample experience, having starred in two movies and done numerous voiceovers for his animation company, voicing many characters in the films.

-I didn't expect to see you here, Jim, - greeted David Fincher, to Jim Waiit, who was chatting with some acquaintances of David Fincher, very confidently.

-Likewise, I didn't expect you of all people to be at this gathering, - said Jim Waiit, with a hint of incapability, as he only came here to have a casual chat with David Fincher, completely ignoring many people just to stand out in David's eyes. Two situations could justify this move: David rejecting Billy or simply considering him above all the others present. Jim was aware that Brad Pitt, John Travolta, and Nicolas Cage had auditioned for the role.

-It's been a long time, - replied David Fincher, after the spontaneous snub by Michael Ovitz at CAA. The previous situation, instigated by some people against Jim Waiit, had been diminished, but the damage was done. Many filmmakers, who could or could not have been represented by Jim, ended up in the hands of others, which not only caused some discontent among certain individuals due to the internal warfare in what appeared to be an impartial terrain but also led Michael to indispensable success, as he won the presidency of a major company and forgot about CAA. The moves made by Jim that harmed the company were taken into account by the social group, which, although faithfully supporting Ovitz, now leaned towards a much colder and harder side.

-Not too long one of my clients is participating in an audition for a role. I think he's on the waiting list. Have you had any trouble with casting? - commented Jim.

-As always, filming always brings some inconveniences, as does cinema, a career of wills, - said David Fincher, with some caution. Initially, he thought he was wise in using these intricacies of the industry, but now he could say that it only brought problems upon problems. It was difficult to work under film companies that imposed opinions outside of helping popular ideas, sometimes even acting on ridiculous hunches.

-I'm aware that your last project had some harsh clashes with the producers of 'Alien,' and that Peter even left the set after a fight, - said Jim Waiit.

-Don't even get me started on that. -

-You misunderstand me; I'm just saying that it's common. I've been involved in fifty projects, and in all of them, there were always different opinions from many people. Some wanted to deviate from the script for unreasonable reasons, others just to please a general audience, - said Jim Waiit, taking two glasses of Champagne and offering one to David Fincher, who declined the alcohol.

-What are you doing here? - asked David, taking a seat with a Coca-Cola in hand.

-I'm here because one of my clients came, she's not very new to the industry, and I'm taking care of her. You know how young people are these days, - replied Jim Waiit, pointing to a 24-year-old Thandie Newton, chatting calmly with some actors in a corner.

-A costly job, - said David Fincher, acknowledging the agent.

-Not at all, just a job. We're part of the Hollywood chain. However, how are things going? I heard you left the representation company and took the path with 'Management 360', - replied Jim Waiit.

-That's correct. I didn't realize it until later, but for a long time, CAA promised broader participation, and sometimes I was on the lists, but they were just illusory clouds. It was all a big circle I escaped from. This agency is more personal, and I have more opportunities that I wouldn't have had otherwise. They laid the groundwork for the opportunity with 'Seven,' - said David Fincher.

A little more focused, bad streaks had been a problem for him for a long time, from unforeseen issues to even matters of love, he had been affected by the state of his career.

-It's a good opportunity. If I may give you some advice, do a good job. This movie could be what you've always sought as a director, - said Jim, slapping the young man's shoulders confidently. With the seeds already sown, Jim took his leave after finishing the conversation. He went straight to the bathroom to clear his head of alcohol, waiting for Thandie to socialize with the crowd.

***

-Thanks for bringing me to the airport, Raimon. Well, bringing us, - said Billy with some sympathy, now his small apartment couldn't be considered a safe zone for him.

-I have to sell it, - thought the young man. The small jet wasn't far away, ready for departure, a jet specialized in these business trips. For now, his needs were becoming a bit more visible as the money in his pockets increased.

-No problem, remember that the building will be handed over in January. Your father might help you with moving your things. I'll talk to him to get everything sorted out. Besides, by the time you arrive, the food court could be the start of our big business. The way it's laid out, many interesting things can be done in that space, - said Raimon.

-Alright, I'll take note of that. Maybe I'll do some shopping when I get there, - said Billy.

Raimon nodded. The entourage of guards got out of the van, which was now black and used as a protection vehicle, a bit distant from the previous flights. This one was private and cost $7,000. The small trip to Los Angeles was increasingly inconvenient. But the central life of Los Angeles would only bring two extra things: paparazzi and gossip.

-Good luck, - said Raimon, sending his Batmobile on its way to Lux Animation with circumspect fantasy, as he had many things to do, all related to his great loves: Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and, last but not least, video games.

Lux Animation, together with Lux Comics, was more alive than ever. The sale of many comics on one side and the growing popularity of the channel, as Lux Animation cartoons began to win the affection of children, were now concentrated in these two chains, comics, and animated series, from different perspectives.

The boom of animated television channels was only just beginning. Raimon would compete head-to-head with the best-animated channels regardless of the cost.

Leo Roy Hatcook accompanied him. It was logical that he was the one, the only one who could pilot a plane, along with Erwin, while Douglas took care of strengthening the security systems of the new home and took a well-deserved break from the rotation.

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