Chapter 163 Take His Place
Chapter 163 Take His Place
Christina listened in shock as the court delivered its verdict.
For a moment, her vision wavered.
Just before she felt herself fainting, Melody’s calm yet authoritative voice broke through the tension.
“Jail time can be offset with a fine or a suspended sentence.
“But what happens if the other party refuses to pay?
“The CEO of Dream Entertainment was simply nurturing a promising artist, yet now they face a staggering 30 million dollar penalty. While it might seem like a windfall for the company, Carson’s contract reportedly allocates 90% of the earnings directly to him. This means the majority of that money goes straight into Carson’s pockets.
“If I were Dream Entertainment, I would be furious!
“Fortunately, Dream Entertainment is shrewd; their contract includes a clause stating that if an artist’s reputation suffers due to personal issues or legal problems, the penalties fall on the individual.
“Moreover, any costs associated with advertising or film and music rights also become the artist’s responsibility, and they must reimburse Dream Entertainment 70% of their training expenses!”
“The Shields‘ Goldman Pax Group recently lost a significant financial project, and while Mr. Shield may have wealth, how much can he afford to pour into this endless pit?”
When an artist’s image collapses, the costs of breaking brand contracts can be astronomical!
Additionally, Dream Entertainment had protected itself with hidden clauses, making this a serious blow for the Shields.
The more Derrick listened, the more his brow furrowed. He had personally overseen Carson’s contract when he signed with Dream Entertainment, and at the time, he hadn’t anticipated any legal consequences, so he had overlooked this detail.
Now it had turned into a disastrous trap for them.
“Melody, you work as a voice actor for Harmony Dubbing Studio. How do you know so much about the terms of Dream Entertainment’s contracts?”
The shadows in Derrick’s eyes deepened.
Understanding the legal clauses of major corporations is standard for many lawyers.
But when did Melody become a licensed attorney?
When did she gain such profound insight into Dream Entertainment’s contracts? Those documents were encrypted.
Where did she get her information?
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Chapter 163 Take His Place
“Mr. Shield, it seems you’ve finally caught on.
“Not too shabby after all!”
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A half–smile played on Melody’s lips as she lowered her gaze, her enchanting almond–shaped eyes reflecting an unfathomable depth.
“What exactly are you trying to achieve?”
Derrick felt as if invisible threads were tightening around him, slowly squeezing the breath from his lungs.
Initially, he thought they were delicate strands, but after struggling, he realized these threads had transformed into suffocating vines, cornering him.
“After all these years, I doubt many know who the true mastermind behind Dream Entertainment is.
“Zac, come on out!”
Melody’s gaze lifted slightly, a hint of cold amusement flickering across her features.
In the jury box, a casually dressed man removed his cap, revealing a strawberry–flavored lollipop dangling
from his mouth.
Zac lazily stood up, a smirk of disdain plastered on his face.
“Allow me to fill you in. Three days ago, Melody took over as head of the legal team at Dream Entertainment. Dream Entertainment and YM Capital are in desperate need of skilled lawyers, so feel free to submit your resumes!”
Gasps rippled through the room.
The seemingly unreliable Zac from Sommerville was, in fact, the true CEO behind Dream Entertainment.
And Melody, who had entered as the defendant, was now transitioning to the role of the plaintiff.
Not only was she clearing her name, but she was also aiming to dismantle Justice Law Firm’s monopoly in Sommerville.
Melody’s strategy was unmistakably clear.
She gathered evidence and sought to tarnish Derrick’s esteemed reputation.
With his professional downfall, the once–unassailable Justice Law Firm would soon find its foundation shaking.
Her goal was to dismantle Goldman Pax’s law firm and establish a powerful legal team for YM Capital.
Recognizing that she couldn’t achieve this alone, she turned to Zac for collaboration.
Initially, Zac had intended to support Melody as a favor, but she approached him with plans for a “mutually beneficial partnership!”
With Zac’s entrance, Derrick finally grasped the situation: from the very beginning, Melody had appeared to be at a disadvantage in their lawsuit.
