Page 77 of The Ties That Bind
The moment she set the pen down, the room erupted in applause.
“This has been a long time coming, Mrs. Davis,” Mr. Cummings stated curtly, but Brie could read the relief on his face. She suddenly wondered what would have happened if he had failed to get her to sign the contract this time around.
Brie spent the next hour signing legal agreements with each company represented in the offer. Her head would have been spinning, but Mr. Phillips’ knowledge of the entertainment industry proved invaluable as he explained the details of and necessity for each agreement.
By the time Brie was done signing everything, she was flying on an emotional high. “I look forward to what the future brings, gentlemen. I’m excited to see what we create together.”
She stood up, and every man there immediately rose to his feet. She gave each lawyer a firm handshake as they filed out.
The last order of business was to provide Mr. Cummings with a physical copy of the documentary. It felt like a rite of passage when Brie handed it to him. “Mr. Cummings, thank you for your part in making this work.”
He shook her hand firmly. “You certainly have balls for a woman.”
“I’ll take that as a compliment,” she replied as she closed the door behind him.
When Brie turned, she saw Sir standing before her. The look of admiration on his face was something she would always remember. She ran into his arms squealing with excitement, “We did it!”
“Youdid this,” he corrected as he held her tight.
“I can’t believe it, Sir. It’s really happening!”
“It is, babygirl. Your time has come.”
Brie turned to Mr. Thompson. “Can I tell people I signed the contract if I don’t discuss the terms?”
“I’m afraid not. The nondisclosure remains in effect.”
She glanced at Sir. “But there’s someone I need to tell. It’s important.”
“Your mother?”
Brie shook her head. “Mary.”
“I would advise against it,” Mr. Thompson cautioned her.
“Mary Wilson would never break my trust,” Brie answered firmly.
She looked to Sir. His opinion was the only one that mattered to her.
She breathed a sigh of relief when he nodded his approval.
“If it would be all right with you,” she asked Sir, “I’d like to do that right now.”
Sir glanced at the two lawyers.
Mr. Thompson pursed his lips, accepting the decision. “It’s best we leave. We’ll see ourselves out,” he stated amiably, holding out his hand to Brie. “It’s been a pleasure, Mrs. Davis.”
Brie thanked both men profusely before grabbing her phone and heading up to her office to make the call.
To her chagrin, Mary didn’t answer the first time, so she immediately called her again.
“This better be important, woman,” Mary muttered, sounding distracted.
“We did it, Mary!”
“Did what?” she growled with impatience.
“I signed the contract for the film offer.”
