promptness.

A company is a group of talented individuals who come together to form a common objective. In a company, many people fail to see that wasting their skills leads to numerous setbacks. However, with a proactive approach, everything can change for the better.

In the hallways of Lux Animation, a five-story building, the approved application from Stanford University for a master's degree in business administration and management, a doctoral program, lay on her desk.

-Your son sent you here, - Anne questioned Thomas Carson.

-He sent me here to inform you that the company will pay for your doctorate. Here's a new employment contract with the new guy from the legal department. He's a bit green, but it seems you still have a good eye for people, - Thomas commented.

-How considerate of him, - Anne remarked.

-Well, in defense of my son's interests, he values your work capacity. With Jim Gianopulus gone, the entertainment department is empty. Now you have more time to pursue your doctorate. I believe you'll be received with red carpet treatment. My son has several business dealings with companies there and with the professors. That's why he wants you to sign here and here. The payment of your tuition helps with taxes. I'll fill it with Mr. Gorman, - Thomas said.

Reading the contract gently, Anne waited until the silence settled, unable to resist adding: Thomas was so similar to Billy in some ways that Anne could only sigh.

-Are you going to ask, Thomas? I don't have all day. I have a meeting in an hour with the directors who are returning from their business trips, - Anne commented, raising her head to observe the difference: Thomas had a longer beard compared to Billy's always clean-shaven face, a slightly more pronounced belly, and a more robust physique.

-You misunderstand, Anne. I'm just amazed by how much this company has grown in two years. Everything looks different to me: the people at the entrance, the ongoing construction... It's all different. Some time ago, Billy mentioned that these were just the beginning stages, and his company would grow so much that by 2000, the market share competition would intensify. Well... I'm still a father, and I'm glad to have you here, -Thomas commented.

Anne blushed out of decency and simply signed the contract. She was also happy to work in a company like this, betting on the future and herself. She would never forget that. She spent months without a job, attended a public university that wasn't among the best and continued studying. Anne had no experience and had been working for six years, and even though Raimon, the enthusiastic one, was better, Billy still believed in Anne as his right hand.

-I'm just doing my job, - Anne said.

-We'll see each other later, Anne, - Thomas said, taking the contract. According to Billy's words, Anne needed formalities to back up her statements, although the contract was unnecessary; the solemnity of signing it was something Anne appreciated.

She continued with her activities, marking the reports and pointing out the errors she saw or consisted of in some programs. For example, the animation team of "The Iron Giant" was in its final stages, and they had already started casting for the voices of the film. The budget for "The Iron Giant" was $19 million, but the actual budget was $11 million. If we add $3 million more for technology expenses, it is expected that with $10 million more, the film will finish production two months ahead of schedule, possibly premiering in March or late March.

Reporting $31 million is possible for a film that didn't cost more than twenty million dollars.

Jim Gianpulus also noted that the script for "Lilo and Stitch" was already in the works, and they would likely start working on the film next month. He also assumed that by December, another film would be scheduled for the 1995 period. A complete madness! Two films in one year.

-Madam President, you have a meeting in the boardroom, - Margot commented over the phone.

-Thank you, Margot, I'll be there in a moment, - Anne replied.

Taking her agenda in her hands, the list was clear:

Purchase of Transformers.

Acquisition of Akom Productions.

Purchase of My Little Pony.

Report from ID Software: acquisition of companies (new series of Doom 2, Forza Horizon, Resident Evil, Wolfenstein 2, Crash Bandicoot)

A small smile spread across her face; the contract was a long document, more like a letter than a contract... feeling appreciated was good.

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Hurrying through the streets of Philadelphia, the cameras seemed relentless. How did they find out he would arrive in the city a day early? What a mess. Taking a quick breath, he took shelter at the entrance to the recording studio, his bodyguards by his side. To his surprise, he saw Gwyneth.

-You look good with that beard. You should keep it now and then, - the blonde commented, hugging Billy.

-I have to play my part; the presentation comes first, - he replied. He was wearing a white shirt along with an old black tie and a simple, unadorned leather jacket.

-How long have you been here? - Billy asked, still in the blonde's embrace.

-I arrived this morning. I came with David; he knows my dad. Well, they brought me on the production's private plane, a loan from my father, - the young woman explained, approaching a little closer. -The production decided to change the ending of the movie. Turns out, it's not satisfying for David; he wants to give it a more closed and ironic ending. As you know, the script ends with your death in a final fight against the killer. Now it's an open ending. They slightly modified the ending to give it a result... I'm not happy with the ending; it takes away many lines from my character. What are you going to do? I could talk to the press and complain... but? - Gwyneth laughed.

 -The press will only respond a bit; maybe they'll say you're good in bed, just to leave them surprised, - she added.

-We'll review the script, although I think the movie itself will be a hit. You need to find roles that fit female protagonists. I heard there's a production of 'Sense and Sensibility,' a novel by Jane Austen, - Billy suggested.

-Who told you that? - Gwyneth inquired.

-At the festival. The whole process is more British than anything else. Pay attention to the scripts. But if you have nothing else to do, you can gain some popularity in voice acting. We pay $500,000 for dubbing; we don't have more resources. Your skills are acceptable; we have auditions for the lead role, - Billy explained.

She playfully punched him in the chest. - It's not all about business, but I appreciate you caring about me. Come on, let's see what those directors want, - Gwyneth said.

-It's not that; it's just that we don't have power in the production, and, regrettably, they're cutting your scenes. It's my concern for you - Billy clarified.

-Silly! - the girl exclaimed, laughing.

Morgan Freeman was watching him. Nerves invaded Billy! "Se7en" is his path to success. He'll improve, and improve, and improve. It was time to finalize the script; the production was a breeze to be reduced to three weeks. They were shooting at record speed, and it was said that David learned shooting from Robert Zemeckis, who, in turn, learned from Steven Spielberg.

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Well, we continue with the course of history, on Patreon we are at chapter 328, but I have written until 331, good day everyone, and happy week