Jun 092012
Arthor: Kate Perry
“You want me to what?”
Everett Parker would have smiled if he were that kind of man. But he wasn’t, so he patiently watched and waited. He was excellent at waiting, and even better at getting what he wanted.
“This is a joke, right?” The young man swept his hand through his hair. “Well, it’s not funny.”
Leaning back in his leather chair, Parker took a sip of his scotch before answering, aware of the tension he was causing. “No joke, Michael. You heard correctly the first time. I want you to shoot the film in Mill Valley.”
“Shit.” The director speared his fingers through his hair again and started to pace.
Parker nursed his drink, watching him coolly. Once Michael’s tantrum ran dry, he’d do what he was told. After all, the terms of the offer would be irresistible.
He’d make sure of that.
It was almost a shame he had to do this. He admired the young man. Of all the people around him, Michael Wallace was the only one who stood up to him. The rest of them cowered in corners, peeing on themselves as he walked by.