The person in charge was stunned. Hearing Ava's words made him feel a bit guilty, but he still spoke harshly.
"Don't give me any excuses. You just want to shirk responsibility, right? I'm telling you, there's no room for negotiation on this matter. If you don't send the money by the deadline I gave you, don't blame me for being ruthless.
"Moreover, I've heard your company is involved in a plagiarism scandal. If I make a fuss about it, your studio might not survive, and your reputation in the industry will be utterly ruined."
After saying this, there was silence on the other end. The person in charge felt uncertain, wondering if his words had managed to threaten Ava.
Contrary to expectations, Ava didn't get angry. Instead, she became surprisingly calm, as if the fog around her was gradually lifting.
