Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 417: Sidney Dalton’s Plan

Sloane Hawthorne obediently nodded upon hearing this.

Hugh Kensington then said, "Sidney Dalton has arrived."

Selena Kensington looked toward the front, and sure enough, Sidney Dalton appeared surrounded by a crowd.

As soon as he arrived, the waiting host walked to the microphone at the center of the banquet.

He cleared his throat, and the attendees stopped talking due to his action.

"Thank you, esteemed guests, for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend Radiance Entertainment’s annual banquet."

After the host finished speaking, he bowed to the audience.

Then he continued, "As all of you know, Radiance Entertainment merged with Aethel Entertainment earlier, so this year’s annual banquet will be even more grand than before..."

The host gave a lengthy opening speech.

"Next, we invite the president of Radiance Entertainment, Mr. Sidney Dalton, to come on stage and share the goals and plans for Radiance Entertainment for the next year."

’Clap clap clap clap...’

Enthusiastic applause broke out below.

Amidst the applause, the host stepped aside, and Sidney Dalton walked to where the host had been standing.

He cleared his throat and began, "Radiance Entertainment aims to do better in the coming year than in previous years, raising our standards further..."

"We have complemented Radiance’s shortcomings by incorporating Aethel’s strengths. Now, Radiance’s problem with its magazine division has been resolved..."

"Next year, we will also launch many excellent works. Productions such as ’Marguerite Volant’ are among them."

"Furthermore, we strive to collaborate with The Empire on some traditional major IPs to create more meaningful works..."

Selena Kensington raised an eyebrow in surprise upon hearing Sidney Dalton’s final remark.

Is Sidney Dalton relying on The Empire’s support to elevate Radiance’s status?

The Empire had previously introduced policies and plans for the revival of traditional IPs, but many entertainment companies were unfamiliar with this sector, so there has been no significant breakthrough.

If Sidney Dalton really secured this project, Radiance’s status and reputation would increase significantly, even earning considerable favor among the leaders of The Empire.

They played a really good hand...

Selena Kensington slightly lowered her voice and asked Hugh Kensington beside her, "Did Radiance release any news about which IP they’re collaborating with?"

"They seem to be negotiating with The Empire using the ’Chronicles of the Wilds’ IP, but it’s unclear whether they’ve secured the IP."

Hugh Kensington replied.

Selena Kensington heard Hugh’s reply, and a hint of amusement appeared in her eyes.

Chronicles of the Wilds?

This IP is absolutely impossible for Radiance to secure.

Given the Norwood Family’s status and influence within The Empire, there’s no way The Empire would give up this IP. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Even if they wanted to, the Norwood Family or the descendants of the Fell Beasts still around wouldn’t allow it.

The stories of The Ancient Wilds have always been regarded as myth by the public, and only a few know the truth behind them.

To protect the remaining Fell Beasts descendants, there’s no way The Empire would give up this IP after weighing the pros and cons.

After all, in Aethelgard, there’s still a Lord of the Vicious Beasts standing watch; they’d never be foolish enough to provoke the Norwood Family.

While Selena Kensington and Hugh Kensington conversed, Sidney Dalton had already finished his speech.

After Sidney Dalton concluded, many investors and partners gathered around him.

Meanwhile, led by Roxanne Sutton, Radiance artists were chatting with many renowned directors and screenwriters present.

Selena Kensington noticed someone unfamiliar approaching her.

"Sis, that’s Asa Carter."

Asa Carter, Quentin Carter’s student.

He is also the director and screenwriter of ’Marguerite Volant.’

He took two glasses of wine from a passing waiter and walked over.

He handed one of the wine glasses to her.

"Director Kensington, nice to meet you."

Asa Carter is a young man around twenty-six or twenty-seven; not only is he Quentin Carter’s student, but also his nephew.

Before Selena Kensington appeared, he was considered the youngest dual award-winning director in the industry.

He won the dual crown Gorgeous Award at the age of twenty-four, which caused quite a stir in the entertainment industry.

Aethel Entertainment further elevated him to the status of a gold-tier screenwriter.

Selena Kensington saw no malice in Asa Carter’s eyes, only the desire to know and understand between peers.

She accepted the wine glass Asa Carter offered, and they clinked glasses.

"Nice to meet you."

Asa Carter then greeted Hugh Kensington and Sloane Hawthorne, "President Kensington, Miss Hawthorne."

"Director Carter."

The group shook hands.

Many people noticed this unusual combination.

Why would Asa Carter approach Selena Kensington?

After all, they are considered competitors now.

The competition between ’Marguerite Volant’ and ’Butterfly Flame.’

Even Roxanne Sutton, standing nearby with Radiance artists, furrowed her brow slightly.

The female artist beside her, eager to flatter Roxanne Sutton, said, "Roxanne, why would Director Carter chat with Selena Kensington? Doesn’t he know..."

The female artist’s intention was to flatter Roxanne Sutton but inadvertently hit Roxanne Sutton’s sore spot.

Asa Carter is notoriously strict, inheriting Quentin Carter’s high standards for his own scripts, ensuring every detail is executed properly.

Previously when Roxanne Sutton was cast as the female lead in ’Marguerite Volant,’ Asa Carter found all sorts of faults, almost rendering her worthless.

If not for Roxanne Sutton’s perseverance, promising to improve in the shortest possible time, Asa Carter might not have employed her.

Roxanne Sutton also understands Asa Carter’s significance within Radiance and indeed needed Asa Carter’s play to surpass Selena Kensington; hence, she has always been patient.

Now, the mention by the female artist was like reopening a wound she had purposefully forgotten.

Roxanne Sutton’s face instantly cooled, "That’s Director Carter’s own business, mind your own affairs."

The female artist was frightened by Roxanne Sutton’s expression and realized she had misspoke.

She hurriedly tried to amend, "Yes, Roxanne, you are certainly right."

*

Meanwhile, Selena Kensington was conversing with Asa Carter.

"I am also a fan of Director Kensington’s ’Immortal Path,’ achieving such a grand worldview at the age of twenty is rare indeed."

Asa Carter said sincerely.

The worldview of a production is equivalent to laying the foundation of the entire play.

How to highlight the main plotline and character brilliance within a massive worldview is also a significant challenge.

This challenge was resolved in ’Immortal Path,’ although there’s still a rawness to it, considering the fact that it was created at the age of twenty, it’s quite extraordinary.

A grand worldview relies not only on the writer’s literary eloquence but also on the writer’s personal insight and experience.