John Hendricks looked over the list of orders ing from Lux Animation. trary to initial thoughts, there was ner. Instead, it was one of the most signifit partnerships, with sensible and well-founded proposals. They struck deals with two uies, Stanford and Johns Hopkins, yet they tinually sought to increase their pace with researd donations from various pces.

  The most crucial task was renewing tracts with the BBd trying to un intriguing new reality show called "The Last Survivor." The idea was to showcase challenges, strength, and the impossible. Billy mentiohey needed an expert, someone charismatic who would dive in without fear.

  Following that rogram about superstructures, dedicated to the greatest human strus and their histories. At least 20 episodes would cover everything from Machu Picchu to the Great Wall of a, with a special episode on New York's buildings, including the Empire State and the Twin Towers. It was revealing once more—not a novel idea, but few dared to i in such ventures.

  Thus, he made a quick trip to New York City to meet with Johnny Smith, who was in charge of BBC Worldwide. Alongside this, he tacted several good producers to assist with different programs, from “Water,” “Earth,” “Mammals,” “Endangered Species,” to “Monkeys.” Handling this workload with Discovery's resources wasn’t straightforward.

  Wiping away ent sweat, he took a deep breath. It was time to work; time waited for no one. He sent a voice message before entering the meeting. Mark, start looking for the chosen people for ‘The Last Survivor’ program as soon as possible. The idea is in my office, anized in the new projects et. I have many ideas.

  If oo describe John Hendricks’ appeara would be as someone made for his position. He looked good in a suit, but on a safari, he had the air of aive. As a president who sold his pany, he should have had a problem, but he never had firm trol; everything was in the hands of the BBd even now, he was moving mountains.

  -Long time no see, Johnny,- Hendricks said.

  -I 't deny we're right… after the sale, I thought iations soured,- Johnny ented.

  -They did, but I 't refuse. You decided to sell. I 't deny I'm upset, but the work tinues, and I have a bold new boss who has surprised me greatly,- Hendricks replied.

  His voice betrayed his anger.

  ***

  Billy anized his thoughts… he had to visit his grandparents after a long time. In a pretentious air of defeat, he mao express exhaustion. His grandfather suffered from dementia, something that broke him. He trusted no one and nothing with such a sensitive issue, something that could cause deep pain in his heart.

  He heard the bathroom door open; Monica was wearing a bck mask.

  -Want some of this mask?- asked the dark-haired woman.

  -That would be nice,- Billy replied, giving her a gentle kiss. –A kiss for me and one for you.-

  Monica began applying the facial cream to Billy’s face with a bck brush. In small kisses, the bck cream spread across Billy’s face. Care was necessary for people, and without much space between them, Billy could see that Monica was someoo take care of, someone affeate, very different from what they usually did.

  -Do you want to make some money? - Billy asked.

  - What’s it about? - Moniquired.

  -Voice dubbing. We’re dubbing a TV series, and you be a part of it. The pay is 2,000 per episode, and there are 23 episodes of the series Hercules. The actress who did the dubbing f won’t be doing her part... so I need you! That’s 48,000. - Billy expined.

  -Sure, I do it, - Monica replied, smiling as she ehe idea.

  -Tomorrow, you’ll go into the studio. Before that, we’ll buy yym clothes so we go together, and then we’ll head to work. - Billy said.

  Monica smiled and gave him another kiss, followed by another.

  -Dinner is ready, gentlemen, - Chef Garduf announced. He ecialist in Spanish and Italian cuisine, who had e to cook for Billy and Moni the evenings. He came four days a week and was currently in a trial period. Monica wao create a high-end Italiaaurant in Los Angeles, and she and Billy had devised a pn where each dish was a trial period.

  -We have to go eat, my love, - Monica said.

  ***

  For Anne Hall, the st week had been an endless stream of work; most of her activities were all about work.

  -It’s almost eight, - she said to herself. It was time to leave.

  She passed by, not giving herself much time, until she saw the lights on in Anna Washington’s studio, filled with papers, visible through the gss.

  -Anna, good evening, - Anne greeted.

  -Boss, what’s up? - Anna asked.

  -Nothing, it’s just very te to keep w. Being one of Jim’s key hands, it must be very important for you to stay so te. Let me take you out to eat, - Anne Hall suggested.

  Reports were everywhere. Anna Washington handled all the fiails for the new children’s el. Among the many challenges, she had to optimize produ schedules to align with the pns, schedules, and publications of the respective panies, along with managing payments, releases, and, of course, rep eventualities. stas were sent amidst the meetings.

  -I think I have too much to do, - Anated.

  -e on, you he fresh air just as I did at one point. I’ll talk to Jim about the work halt… although it might not seem like it, this pany is driven by a workaholic culture. People think Billy doesn’t sleep a single day, stantly w on his numerous ics, series, folders, anizational charts, and of course, manuals for TV series, video games, and pahat’s the drive he gives everyoo develop themselves, - Anne Hall said, smiling as she extended her hand.

  A giant animation pas on the shoulders of many people. They see a huge animation pany but fet the 500 employees that make up the pany. Everyone works towards a purpose, and the pany bees a part of their lives. It’s not just Anna; it’s also Jack, who leaves every day at five to pick up his kids from school aiculously reviews footage during his work hours. Or Raln Murphy, who works even when he doesn’t have to, allowing him to buy a house, albeit with half the me still to pay.

  -That might be true, - Anna said, her smile lighting up her face. Anna ical 39-year-old administrative worker, slightly ht (though only she thought so), with minimal makeup and messy hair… she only ged for special occasions.

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