Chương 25: Fire Foxx

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20th February 1988," Are you really no longer planning on selling Fire Foxx ?" Asked Harry, who is seated in the front passager seat beside, Daniel whose driving the car steadily on the road.

" Yes, I made a promise that I intended on keeping at the moment, and if everything goes well then... We will see how things go from there." Answered Daniel, pausing briefly in his sentence.

Daniel would first have to inform the upper management of the production studios that they would pause the sale. Daniel hadn't paid as much attention to the internal workings of either Fire Foxx UK or US. But, that didn't mean he was completely ignorant about, the production studios affair either.

He had always made sure to study and learn as much as possible about, every single business venture he went into. Star Horizon was a slight exception to his rules. He would have invested into the business either way to show support for his older brother, Oliver or at the very least advice against start such a business.

The other reason was that the internet is becoming a hot topic, over the last couple of years in the business circle. As many companies were also getting into the online market as of late.

"I guess that you have some sort of plans, if you're no longer going to sale the company. Right? " Inquire Harry again, staring at Daniel face closely a little worried at the sudden change in direction.

" Yes, I do. And it all depends on what's in the brief case your holding there. " Answered Daniel, while still keeping his eyes on the road.

Hearing Daniel's answer Harry stared at the brief case he was holding intrigued, wondering what could possible be inside. Moment later, Daniel arrived at a larger five story building, this wasn't the filming area of any of production studios.

But, is a separate building that was only a few, streets away from Fire Foxx production lot studio.

This was another one of the business Daniel, had setup in the United States which, is a financial asset and business management company. That dabble in things mostly assets management and financial transactions. Daniel wanted to make this his main business, and source of financial income for himself to support his growing family.

He also planed to bring Oliver, along with his nephew and nieces. He had even planned long ahead of time to transfer many off the company shares, to Oliver as well as his nieces and nephew's. About thirty-five percent in total, the reason why Daniel could do this, is due to the fact that he is the soul shares holder of the company.

The reason being that it is newly started business that, Daniel started the his own personal resources. Before he had gone into a huge legal battle with his father mistress and half siblings. It was originally setup up in England as its main headquarters but, Daniel had decided to moved the main headquarters here later.

He hadn't yet told Oliver about this, he first wanted to properly get the businesses matters organized. Daniel had previously wanted to bring Oliver into this new business of his, however he did not expect, that his brother and the rest of his family. To start their own new business venture, that has a lot of potential.

Daniel needed to hire more competent management, staff to help run things smoothly. Thankfully Daniel already had many business partners in US, which is how he was able to find a building and staffing for the company quickly. There were only two people who had the same level experience he has at the company.

Entering into the building Daniel immediately headed to his office, as Harry followed him closely. Upon entering his office Daniel set down at his desk, which was made out of glass and had a Mac computer on it. Looking at Harry, Daniel asked him a simple question " Why do you think I started, Fire Foxx production studios."

Harry was a little surprised by the question but, nevertheless give his honest opinion, "I think it's was a great to way to expand and explore new industries for the company going forward. " Said Harry

" Good, have a seat." Replied Daniel, pleased at Harry quick response. As he gestured towards one of the seats in front of him. Harry quickly took a set on one of the seats, across from Daniel, while's placing the suit case he had been carrying on the other seat, next to him.

" Yes, indeed that was my thoughts at the time as well but, now there's a pressing problem. Do you know what that is ?" Asked Daniel again leaning back on his seat, while holding his chin with his right hand.

" It wasn't as successful you had thought it would be?" Said Harry his expression not giving away, that he isn't sure about answer to Daniel question.

" Not, exactly. You do know the reason for our sudden move and the circumstances surrounding it. Right ?" Asked Daniel once again. Harry didn't rush to answer, Daniel question again but, decided to ponder over his words more carefully.

Daniel had lightly dismissing his answer to the second question, meaning it wasn't an entirely wrong answer but, wasn't right either. And given that the answer led in the circumstances they had currently found themselves. Harry had an conjecture for what might be the answer, Daniel is looking for.

" Could it be that it has to do with the splitting of Fire Foxx US with the UK main branch?" Asked Harry.

" Very good, I see that you have keen sense of deduction, just like Helena." Said Daniel smiling toward Harry. Nodding his head in conformation at Harry answer this time.

" Yes, that indeed is the correct answer I was looking for. Due too the split with the UK main branch, we've lost a lot of the programs that were aired here. As well as most of the management staff for the production studios here." Explained Daniel.

" Now, that you're all caught up, what do you think is the best plan of action." Asked Daniel once again. Harry raised his head, while rubbing his chin contemplatively, as he considered the best plan of action.

After thinking deeply for a few minutes, Harry finally decided to give his own opinion on he would handle things. " Well, brother-in-law if, I were in your shoes the first thing on my mind would likely to sell off all assets off Fire Foxx production," answered Harry honestly.

" Yes, that was my thoughts as well, however that is, like I said earlier in the car no longer the case," said Daniel while shaking his head.

Before continuing with his words, " Like I said plans have changed as of recently, however right now isn't a good time for me to be fully invested in it. That way you'll be the one to help me with those plans. "

Harry hearing his brother-in-law final sentence, Harry couldn't help but, to wided his eyes in surprise. " Sorry but, umm... what do you mean by that ?" asked Harry tilting his head in confusion.

" You, know what I mean, " replied Daniel leaning his body forward, off his seat as he rested his elbows on the table. Staring seriously into Harry eyes with utmost seriousness before continuing with his words.

" Right now you're the only person I trust, right here to do this job. I need you to run Fire Foxx production for the time being, if nothing untoward happens during this time. This will be all yours to manage in the future. So are you willing to take the offer I'm giving you." Asked Daniel.

Harry didn't no what to say and remained silent for a few minutes before, coming back to his senses. " Brother-in-law you do know I'm only twenty-four years old right. Don't you think that I'm a little too young to be running a production studio." Asked Harry while, fidgeting uncomfortably in his seat as he felt like he was now sitting on a hard stone.

" Age has nothing to do with maturity, I was only twenty‐two when I started running a small company under my fa.. well, you know." Replied Daniel pausing briefly in the middle of his words.

" And don't worry I'll be there to help you along the way. If you are willing to accept the offer I'm presenting you right here... Well I want you to think about carefully." Daniel said before taking out a document out of his desk drawer and handing over to Harry.

" I want you to read this and take some time to think deeply about everything, you have until the end of this week to give me your decision. " Said Daniel as Harry took the envelope in his hand.

" You may leave now, and think things through." Said Daniel. Harry remained silent with a blank expression on his face, as got up from his seat and leaving the room.

After seeing Harry leave the room in a daze, Daniel couldn't help but, lean back on his chair while letting out a long sigh. Daniel hadn't intended on placing Harry in this type of situation, however he had no choice to do so.

Right now his main concern was on getting his new fixed income assets and risk management enterprise off the ground. And doesn't have any time to keep all his attention on Fire Foxx production studio, which he had been planning on selling previously.

He wasn't just holding onto Fire Foxx production, just because of Alex's tv series script. Another is that Star Horizon had plan's in entering the entertainment industry later on.

And since Daniel himself decided to invest and help where he could, he decided to keep Fire Foxx production for the time being. However, that's is on the condition that it doesn't become a financial burden for himself and everyone else.

Pressing a button on his telephone Daniel calling for his secretary to come in. "Mary... I need you to come to my office, " said Daniel. Before hearing a quick reply from the other end.

"Yes.. Mr Edward's. I'll be in your office shortly," answered a lovely voice over the telephone.

A few minutes later a brown haird woman with rectangular glasses, wearing a formal suit with a skirt. Walked into Daniel office. Upon entering the room the woman walked confidently toward Daniel's desk before stopping a few meters away. " You called for me Mr. Edward's," said the woman with a polite tone.

" Yes, it's good that you're here so early in the morning. I need you to print out a few documents for me. Namely the transfer of shares of both Fire Foxx production studios and N.T investment and asset management trading. I'll send you the specifics via email, after which I need you to send someone to deliver and bring the original back to me. Am I clear. " Said Daniel finally looking away from his computer screen as he finished speaking.

" Yes, I heard you loud and clear," answered Mary as she slightly bowed her head.

"That's good. Bring me all the documents over before the end of the day, thank you. You may leave and get back to what you were doing. I'll send you the details when I'm done," said Daniel before turning his attention back to the computer screen.

Seeing her boss had finished, telling her all he wanted Mary quietly left the room. Before letting out a deep sigh. Mary had only recently become Daniel's security here a few weeks ago, so she was still a little bit nervous around her new boss. After coming down Mary walked back to the her counter, which was just a few meters away from her bosses office.

As she came back to her counter she couldn't help but, noticed the young man who seemed no older than herself. Seating on the sofa waiting area with a blank expression on his face, she had seen the young man come in the her boss early.

Mary didn't know what business or conversation the two of them had and why he was still seating there. When she saw him leave her bosses office and than received the call to head into her boss's office.

She became a little nervous about it, thankfully her boss just wanted to give her a task to complete, which wasn't too difficult. Pulling herself out of her thoughts she decided to get back to what she whad previously been busy with.

On the other hand Harry who is seating on the sofa still in a daze and wasn't sure on what to do at the moment. He had never thought that his brother-in-law would offer him such a big opportunity like this.

He was honestly not sure what to do, and he only had until the end of the week to give his decision. After being at a lost on what to do he decided, that staying here wasn't going to solve any thing.

Seating up from the sofa, Harry decided to leave and clear his head. Just as he was about to leave he heard a voice calling him, "Excuse me sir, " turning his head around he saw his brother-in-law secretary looking at him.

After getting his attention she pointed to the sofa he was seating on previously, "Don't forget your belongings, " said the secretary. Looking at the sofa Harry, realized he had almost forgotten the document his brother-in-law and given him to go through.

Upon realizing his absent-mindedness he quickly grabbed the document, while thanking the secretary for reminding him. After which Harry left the waiting lobby.

After seeing the young man finally leaving, Mary couldn't help but, be a little curious about what her boss had said to him. After a few minutes, Harry left the building and called for a cab before entering, still holding the document.

Meanwhile, Daniel witnessed all this from his office window. Daniel let out a another sigh before turning back.

Back with Alex, who was just leaving the cafeteria during break time, he had just been discussing his plans with his brother Duke. Which hadn't taken as long as he had expected, as Duke listened attentively, only asked as few questions as the both of them had a serious discussion.

Alex began looking around the cafeteria as his leaving, Alex couldn't find Michael or Mark's shadows anyway. Alex wanted to discuss on the current happening with Blue Star Interactive.

Alex had been gone for a week and a couple of days and hadn't visited the workshop at all and there was a reason for this. Alex wanted to know how both Mark and Michael handled things while he had been away.

This was also too see how, the other new members acted during his absence. Would they behave the same way while he was around towards the two young leaders. Alex was the one who is basically seen as the overall boss, and their employer who decided their pay.

Of course Alex wasn't the one signing the pay cheque, that was actually done by his father, however Alex could decided who he wanted to hire or fire.

Today he just wanted to see and hear about how things had been going since he was away.