Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion

Harvey grasped his hand warmly as he spoke.

Link didn't refuse and followed Harvey to meet several well-known directors and producers in the circle.

Among them was a producer named Julie Temo, also a female director, whose representative works include "Frida" starring Salma Hayek in 2002, which received five nominations at the Oscars and other films such as "The Psalm's Vengeance," "Oedipus Rex," and "Crossing the Skies."

Last year, her directed art film "The Storm" was nominated for Best Costume Design at the Oscars not long ago.

Both of these films were collaborations with Harvey.

Upon seeing Harvey, Director Julie Temo spoke in a gentle tone about the box office revenue share for "The Storm," mentioning that her company hadn't received the first installment and inquiring for the reason.

Harvey's face instantly turned cold, and he turned to his assistant and said, "She's no longer my guest, have her leave."

"Mr. Weinstein, I'm so sorry, I didn't intend to bring up this matter here, but I've been to the Weinstein Company more than ten times trying to see you and couldn't, so I had to speak with you here," said Director Julie Temo with a downcast expression.

Harvey waved his hand, showing impatience as he motioned for two assistants to take Director Julie Temo away.

Director Julie Temo's husband, who was also a composer, came over to intervene.

He argued that according to the contract, their company was supposed to receive 22% of the North American box office revenue share after "The Storm" premiered.

Now, nearly half a year since the film's release, the company hadn't received the first installment of their share.

The company was about to go under and had no choice but to come and queue up to see Harvey Weinstein.

"Shut up!"

Harvey, pointing at the man's nose, cursed out loud, "This movie only made $13.5 million at the North American box office, not even a third of the production cost, and you still want a share? Not a penny for you. Get them out of here."

Harvey's face was grim, the flesh on his face twitching continuously, his short and thick neck, and his belly also inflated with every breath he took.

The assistants, along with several burly bodyguards, escorted Director Temo out, dragging her husband away from the splendid and bustling villa hall.

Many people at the scene witnessed this, but no one would interfere at this time. Weinstein was known in the entertainment circle as a 'tyrant' with a bad temper, and meddling at this moment might result in the same treatment as Director Temo.

After the Temo couple was led away, the party scene quickly resumed its liveliness.

Link watched the bustling party and smiled lightly.

Rumors had it that Harvey was arrogant and ruthless, warm to those who could make him money and extremely cold to those who couldn't. Now it seemed the rumblings were true.

"Haha, Link, don't get the wrong idea. My issue with Director Temo isn't what you saw. Before filming this movie, we had a contract stating that there would be profits to share if it was a box office hit, but none if it failed. I am merely following the contract," Harvey explained with a smile back on his face.

Link nodded and didn't say much.

He could roughly understand the mode of cooperation between the parties: Director Temo's company invested in the film with the director's fee and a portion of the capital, and they would get 22% of the North American box office revenue after the movie's release. Such arrangements are quite common in Hollywood.

Unfortunately, the North American box office for this film was only $13.5 million, while the production cost was as high as $35 million US Dollars, leading to a loss of tens of millions.

Harvey, having lost money, was not happy and, wanting to reduce his company's losses, swallowed the entire box office revenue, refusing to give the due share to his partners.

With no money in hand, Director Temo had two choices.

One was to sue with the contract in hand. Lawsuits cost money and victory wasn't guaranteed, which wasn't a good option for those strapped for cash.

The second was to cover the production's deficit out of pocket. If she couldn't come up with the money, both she and her company stood a great chance of going bankrupt.

This is Hollywood, a gambling arena even larger than Las Vegas.

Link didn't sympathize with Director Temo's plight, but became even more cautious and wary of Harvey.