"You just questioned my willingness to sell the script at this time. For the simple reason that we just cannot wait any longer. I've exhausted my resources and can't do anything except this. If you hadn't shown up today, I probably would have made a deal with Jasper and sold it to him."

Ariana said, enraged, "Have no fear, Mr. Spears. Knowing your predicament, | refuse to let Jasper cause any more inconveniences on your side. Let me figure out a way to get you out of this mud."

With a shared foe to rally against, the conversation became smoother.

Jayson thought Ariana would buy the script and wanted to discuss the deal, but to his surprise, Ariana declined.

“As I said, what I value most is your skill as a director. The script is the result of your and your wife's laborious work, which is analogous to a kid you have reared with great care. You are the only one who can really make the most of this script, in my opinion. I really pray that you will not give it up."