Billy decided to spend his time making necessary calls about his businesses. First, he spoke with Steve Larsson about the ic distributor. I times, Lux ics has received multiple orders, being more than just a reized i some states, f a truly notable reputation. The multiple stories and colorful details are just one way to gain followers; the incredible drawings ent children.

  -Raimon, I've talked to Steve Larson, and the business is as good as it be. However, we o hire a director for his rept. Steve eveioned he'd train his rept, but it o happen as soon as possible. Therefore, I want you to talk to Felicity and have her take charge of distribution. It's time for us te distributors, - Billy said.

  -You mean... - Raimon said, astonished.

  -Yes, Sunrise ics should separate from the pany and create a standalone pany to hahe processes indepely. Dark Horse ics retly started its distribution pany. I also think we should pay more attention to the pany, - Billy said.

  -Sounds incredible, but I'll discuss it with Anne. We'll hire a team, and I'll be in charge of ht as as the Director of Operations, - Raimon said, enjoying the name Lux Animation had earned—a solidated team with specific departments and stant work, delegating responsibilities to many workers across subsidiaries united with Lux Animation.

  The Lux Animation group operated as a millionaire pany, now treating itself as a united and solidated sector in San Jose.

  -It's an iing idea. By the way, we retly received a letter, an offer from Microsoft itself. They want to buy ID Software for the whopping sum of 50 million dolrs. I'll meet with Microsoft's advisors; I think they're entering the gaming market, but I have nothing clusive, - Raimon said.

  -I have to hang up. Let me know about any issues, and please, clear your schedule for The Lion King premiere. You'll be there, - Billy said.

  -Of course, I think I'll make it a tradition to go in e. I found a fantastic lion e, although it's hot. If the premiere is at night, I'll wear it without a doubt, -Raimon said.

  -Well... I hope the day es. Has Gee Lucas given any reasons? - Billy asked.

  -He hasn't, but I have him where I want him, - Raimon paused. - Yes, he ended up following through with the pailed. Will you let me be part of the dubbing? - Raimon asked, hopeful.

  -Sure, - Billy said.

  Oher end of the phone, Raimon started his victory dance. Rachel looked at him and just wao break his face, but she was talking to the boss. Still, she couldn't help but mutter in annoyance about his stupidity.

  -But you have to practice, take some courses. Dubbing is simple, but it depends on your skill. Maybe you voice a Jedi, - Billy said, who had already shared the eory he had in mind about the Republid its thousands of Jedi.

  -Oh, don't worry, the Force is with me. Ehehehehehe. I'll be the best voice actor you imagine, - Raimon said, thrilled with the good news from the big boss.

  - I have to hang up; I'll call you tomorrow. I'll have a busy day," said Billy.

  Hanging up the phone and sighing inwardly, he o improve retions with Stanford. The administrators were good, and, in general, all their graduates were excellent.

  The call was to his father, to get ahead of the issues with the legal team, but he received a call from Jim Waitt.

  -Billy speaking. -

  -Billy, Nigel just firmed that they're at Sony Studios, close to your casting. They'll be dug interviews all afternoon and sharing aes. Are you presentable? - Jim asked.

  -Yes, I'll be there in half an hour. - Billy said.

  -I'll give you firmation. - Jim said, excited about Billy's professionalism, but what you expect from a multimillionaire?

  He needs an assistant and a better pce to live. - Jim thought. We'll fix that.

  I years, Jim had been reduced to four actors with potential, and the rest were cameramen hting teis—nothing iing. He hoped Billy's rise would ge that disfort. Fortunately, he mao keep James Cameron, Dolph Lundgren, Billy Carson, and a little fish rein, who wasn't very ied. The removal of Michael Ovitz is detestable, and the hiring advahat Billy has provided have given him some favors here and there, helping to keep him in the pany as a senior.

  -Good luck. - Jim Waitt said.

  -Thanks, Jim. I'll do my best. - Billy said, heading to Sony Pictures Studios (bia).

  Not without making o call—a talk with his father. They've been distant, but time has eased Billy's distent a bit, and now they are in a ral state.

  -Father. - Billy said.

  -I didn't expect your call. - Thomas said on the phone in his office, reviewing not only his legal cases but also the statements and some necessary papers from Billy's minor franchises.

  -We o close some deals. - Billy said from the phone, his car heading five streets below, stu the m traffic.

  -Very well, I'll give you a summary. I hope that when you have time, you sit down with me to talk. Over the phone, business matters 't be expined effectively. A few days ago, we began making final preparations for the trial against Warner Bros. in August. From the firm, we have a solid case, but that's what we said initially, and now the court has the final decision. I hope they don't get away with it. - Thomas Carson said.

  Billy could only sigh. One of the worst decisions of his life was doing business with Warner Bros, being so inexperienced. Now, he read those cuses that even wyers overlook, and they are fually uniteral for the pany.

  -It doesn't matter if we don't win; there will be retribution. - Billy said.

  -I'm gd. heless, fog on growing is our priority. With the new cil w, we'll lose a certain tax fiscal w that gave us an 8% exemption. We're meticulously reviewing the ws to overturn the w for g logical grounds, but I've found myself trapped in the political world. - Thomas Carson said.

  -Law? What are you talking about? - Billy asked.

  -A assed that determihat the sector for produg film produust be subject to the territoriality of San Francisco, and its neighb states don't have to be. The w has caused a certaiion, but very few are truly affected, and it seems like a w made for us. - Thomas said.

  -What we do? - Billy asked.

  -Leave it to me; I'll keep you updated, but there's nothing clusive. Oher hand, Felicity Thompson has done very well, and the toy store has geed demand again. However, we earn very little. But the exits are in sight. You should take a look with her and give one of those respohat e to you in difficult moments. Oher hand, Raimon must be making the necessary iations for The Lion King toys. Although I think the 60 million marketi is eous, the Toy Story stocks have almost sold out. We'll return profits in the ing months, but we've already received good checks. - Thomas said.

  -How much did we receive? - Billy asked.

  -A lot of money. We sold millions of toys, almost 60 million, but Autodesk, Pixar, and yion of animators ed half of it. They haven't disbursed the full amou, but we'll soon receive more capital. - Thomas said.

  -I in stocks. Tell Raimon to keep buying, not keeping up. - Billy said, arriving at the studio. - Father, I have to hang up, but I'll call you tonight. I retly spoke with Grandpa, and he's ing to California to see The Lion King movie. -

  -Alright, take care, son. - Thomas said.

  -I will. - Billy said, hanging up the phone.

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