Page 85 of The Ties That Bind
Brie glanced at Sir holding Hope and let out a nervous breath. She was reminded of his words right after her collaring and whispered to herself, “Exude elegance and poise. Head held high but at a respectful angle.”
Then the doors slowly swung open…
Brie was shocked to see Greg Holloway standing behind a podium on the stage, addressing the huge assembly.
Sir prodded her to start walking with him. Holding Anthony in her arms, Brie walked into the large room and stared at Greg with an air of confidence.
Holloway stumbled over his words when he saw her, and the room broke out in murmurs of shock. Brie walked down the middle aisle and stopped in the center of the room while Tono, Lea, Master Coen, Raven, Baron, Ms. Clark, Master Anderson, Boa, and Marquis Gray fanned out behind her.
The room suddenly grew silent.
“What’s the meaning of this?” Holloway yelled. “Get this trash out of here.” He waved his arms at the staff and pointed at Brie.
No one moved.
Holloway looked around the room for help, his face turning redder with each passing second. “Get out!” he screamed at her.
Brie shook her head slowly.
People began quietly talking amongst themselves but still, no one moved.
Holloway pounded his fist on the podium. “Someone call the fucking police, God damn it!”
Brie looked at him with a smirk of superiority.
Her obstinance clearly infuriated Holloway, causing the man’s nostrils to flare. “You don’t belong here. Do you hear me? You’re finished in Hollywood!”
Suddenly, a recording of Brie’s voice rang out loud and clear from the speakers.
“I respectfully disagree with you on all counts.”
Brie held her breath when she heard Holloway’s voice next.
“I told you. This isn’t up for debate, young lady.”
Her jaw dropped. Brie knew exactly what this recording was. She turned to Sir and whispered, “It’s the last meeting I had with Holloway…”
“My name is Brianna Davis and you will address me as such.”
Holloway’s recorded snarl filled the large room.
“You come in here acting as if you have skin in the game. You arenothing. Not even a blip on the radar. So, you better learn damn quick to respect those in power and do what I say.”
“Give me good reasons to cut those scenes.”
“This is not up for debate! How many times do I have to repeat myself?”
“Mr. Holloway, I’m looking for a producer who believes in this film. If you’re going to rip it apart without giving me a good reason why then you’re not the man for the job. It’s better that we end this meeting now.”
“If I don’t produce this film, nobody will.”
Brie’s voice was cool and collected.
“Give me the disk.”
The sound of the CD hitting the wall and falling to the floor followed.
“Make the changes or that will be the fate of your precious film.”
