"I need you to turn this novel into a movie within three months.In fact, I don't care how much money you have to spend; I want you to make it the most popular movie in the world!"
Ace cut to the chase with his request.
The Stuart family owned the world-renowned entertainment company Universal Entertainment.
The artists signed by the company were all international superstars who had produced many internationally-acclaimed movies, TV series, and variety shows.
Ace knew he could entrust this matter to Ethan.
"You didn't have to tell me.I had the same thought after reading it too!" Ethan's eyes lit up.
"The adaptation of real life, the characters' personalities, and the intense conflict involved make it ideal for a movie, but...The storyline is somewhat cliché.I think it's better off as an idol drama.If you want to make it into a movie and expect it to become world-famous, it's not going to be easy."
"If it were easy, why would I come to you?" Ace seemed determined.
"I want to see this movie receiving global recognition in three months," he ordered.
Ethan wanted to cry.
"Ace, you can't just expect me to deliver this right away.Even if we want to make it into a film, the storyline isn't complete yet.Which actors are we hiring? Will there be intellectual property issues? Have you thought about any of this?"
"I don't care," Ace spoke like a true dominant CEO.
"I want the results in three months.You'll be in deep trouble if you don't make it happen."
"Ace, you can't do this.Listen to me..."
Beep, beep, beep.
Ace hung up the phone.
Ethan stood where he was.He wanted to cry for his mother.
Making a movie was simple, but...
Making a movie that was popular across the globe was extremely difficult! Right then, the blinking red light above the emergency unit finally went out.
The doctor walked out of the operating room.He seemed relaxed.
"How is she doing, doctor?" Ethan quickly stepped forward.
"She's lucky.It wasn't easy, but we managed to save her despite her consumption of half a bottle of Dichlorvos!"
With a sigh, the doctor continued to speak.
"I've saved many who attempted suicide, and most of them do not have the will to live.However, I can tell that she very much wanted to live...I'd say her own willpower contributed to half of our success in saving her!"
"Do you mean this only happened because she drank half a bottle of Dichlorvos?"
Ethan was in shock.It seemed Shirley was prepared to die when she sold herself to Hank's subordinate.It wasn't just so he would take pity on her—she knew she would die, and that was why she
sold her own body and sacrificed her own ego.
She sold herself like a product...for only 150 thousand dollars? What difficulties did she encounter to have needed that money? Without even realizing it, Ethan already grew overly curious about Shirley.This wasn't a good thing.
"Yeah.Dichlorvos is a strong type of insecticide.A single drop is enough to corrode the stomach.I just performed gastric lavage on her.Based on my estimate, she probably drank half a bottle of it, at the very least.She's so cruel to herself!"
The doctor shook his head.He figured that the couple must have gotten into an argument.
That's why the girl took such an extreme measure.
"Girls are very emotional.Guys need to treat them nicer...There are going to be side effects.You have to pay attention to her diet.Never let her eat spicy food.Otherwise, something bad will happen." Ethan nodded.
"I understand."
"Alright.I understand."
"That's all.You can go in and check on her.Make sure you look after her well."
The doctor proceeded to leave.
Ethan started walking toward Shirley's ward.
However, he stopped in front of the door.He realized he seemed to care a little too much about this woman whom he didn't know at all! In the end, he only touched the doorknob, but he didn't open the door.
'Forget it, Ethan.You've done enough.If you keep going...you'll be playing with fire!'
Three months later, on a private island in Southeast Aeos.
Joanna was lying on a white hammock while she ate a piece of chilled watermelon and watched short videos on her phone.
There were two more months until she was due to deliver, and her belly was bulging.
Ever since she left Beach City, she'd been staying on this island.She walked in the breeze, ate, drank, and read novels every day.She also managed Stellar Group and her law firm remotely.
Life was leisurely and comfortable.
Just as she read on the internet, being close to men only led to misfortunes! Ever since Joanna left Ace for good, life had been nothing but enjoyable.She could wake up whenever she wanted.She was so happy that she even gained a good amount of weight.She bought this island many years ago with money from her scholarship, patent fees, and pocket money she had saved since she was a child.She designed it the way she'd imagined.Her initial plan was to make this a holiday home and bring her family here for vacations.
Unfortunately, fate had other plans.
Not long after this island was complete, circumstances at home changed.
Meanwhile, she never came to the island because she married into the Moran family.
Throughout the years, Liam had been the one to spend money on maintaining the island.
Not only was it not abandoned, but its facilities only got better.
In fact, it built its own station that provided telephone signals independently.
This was why Joanna could use the internet without having her personal information traced.
To say this island was like a mini-country wasn't an exaggeration.
It had everything one could think of.
As long as Joanna wanted, she could live here until she died and never worry about being found by anyone! Joanna named it Sun Island.
She planted many sunflowers in hopes that her children, like sunflowers, would always follow the light, be strong, and remain positive in life! Joanna's nanny, Nancy, stayed with her on the island.
Nancy inherited ancestral knowledge of medicine.She focused entirely on the development of Joanna's baby and prepared various nutritional meals for Joanna daily.
They were both looking forward to the baby's birth that would bring greater life force to this island! Bzzzz...
The sound of a speedboat's engine could be heard from the pier.
Nancy looked at the person who got off the speedboat and turned excitedly to face Joanna.
"Hey, Joanna.Look who's here!"
Joanna was still scrolling through short videos on the hammock.She didn't even look up.
"Who else could it be but Liam, the guy who doesn't even have a job?"
"It's not just him; Clara is here too!"
"What? Is Clara here too?"
Joanna's eyes lit up.She reached for the pillar attached to the hammock and got up to greet them.
Meanwhile, Clara was already running toward Joanna in her thin suspender and ultra-short jeans.
"My friend! I've missed you so much!"
Clara opened her arms wide and gave Joanna a solid hug.
Liam seemed very worried when he saw this from behind.
"Clara, didn't I warn you to be gentle? She's seven months pregnant now.If you accidentally bump into her, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
Liam frowned and forcefully pulled them apart.
Dressed casually in a white shirt and beach shorts, he definitely looked like he could be on a magazine cover, with sunglasses and all.
Countless women would fall for him.However, he had an added sense of parenthood that made him appear a little ''naggy"