2026-11-11 03:01:42Pomona Sheldon had been crushed.
She was wailing with an intensity that suggested her very soul was being torn asunder. Three seconds earlier, she had been a defiant warrior, the "Iron Pomegranate" standing her ground. Now, after one sudden escalation, the fire had been extinguished by a flood of tears, leaving only a pitiful, heart-wrenching sob.She stood by the lucky bamboo display in the hall, her small face tilted upward toward the ceiling, eyes squeezed shut as tears tracked t
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Chapter 079
Pomona Sheldon had been crushed.She was wailing with an intensity that suggested her very soul was being torn asunder. Three seconds earlier, she had been a defiant warrior, the "Iron Pomegranate" standing her ground. Now, after one sudden escalation, the fire had been extinguished by a flood of tears, leaving only a pitiful, heart-wrenching sob.She stood by the lucky bamboo display in the hall, her small face tilted upward toward the ceiling, eyes squeezed shut as tears tracked through the dust on her cheeks.Roland Rowan had given her a full body-slam. In the heat of their argument about who should eat what, the five-year-old had lost his temper and simply bowled her over. To Pomona, who was only three-and-a-half, it felt like the end of the world. She was convinced she was mortally wounded, or at the very least, destined for a tragic, early retirement.Roland, realizing he had crossed a dangerous line, stood paralyzed at her side. He alternated between a fie
Chapter 078
Early the next morning, Ethan Gray arrived at the studio, moving with a purposeful stride that hid his lack of sleep. He carried his insulated flask, the stainless steel warm against his palm. Instead of heading to his private office, he walked straight to the small briefing room they had commandeered for the Young Prodigy Player project.Since the core team of Ethan, Thomas Gray, and Flora Fairfield had been finalized, they had established a ritual: a 9:00 AM briefing to align their moving parts. In a project this experimental, silence was the enemy."That tea smells incredible. What is it? A gift from the High Council?"Ethan turned to see Thomas Gray leaning against the doorframe. The director was dressed in a jet-black high-collared formal tunic, his thick beard neatly trimmed. He looked like a seasoned thespian ready for a curtain call. He was currently sniffing the air, his nose twitching with the curiosity of a lifelong tea connoisseur.During the days Eth
Chapter 077
After listening to the full scope of Ethan Gray's vision, Hector Chase leaned back in his leather chair, a slow whistle escaping his lips. He had to admit it: the kid was sharp. The plan was a fascinating mix of nostalgia, novelty, and cultural pride. It was clever—devilishly so."Ethan, I'm sold. Getting the Project Initiation through the board shouldn't be an issue after this presentation," Hector said, tapping a rhythm on his desk. "But we have a major gap. Every project needs a Production Coordinator—a Producer who can actually make the gears turn. You can't just have a writer and a director running a whole show."Hector spoke as if Ethan were a total greenhorn, unaware of the labyrinthine bureaucracy of the Crown Enterprise. He didn't realize that in his previous life, Ethan had managed multi-million-crown budgets and navigated international sets. Moreover, as a graduate of the Northaven Academy of Cinematic Arts, Ethan understood the industry's pipeline b
Chapter 076
Pomona Sheldon—the infamous Iron Pomegranate—had once again been rescued by the silent authority of Blanche.Shielded behind the older girl's broad-legged stance, Pomona didn't waste the opportunity for a bit of psychological warfare. She leaned out from behind Blanche, making a series of grotesque faces and sticking her tongue out at Roland Rowan. Her eyes sparkled with the dangerous delight of a child who knew she was untouchable.Miss Willow arrived on the scene just in time to prevent a full-scale tactical retreat by Roland, who looked like he was about to burst into tears of sheer frustration. Seeing the fallen ruins of the three-story tower, the teacher looked down at the smug Pomona."Alright, you little troublemaker," Miss Willow said, though her voice lacked any real bite. "Pomona, since you're the one who knocked over Roland's building blocks, you're the one who has to help him put them back. Right now. You two are going to build a new one togeth
Chapter 075
The humid, stagnant air of Riverport in late summer felt heavy enough to choke the inspiration out of anyone. For Ethan Gray, however, the heat was merely a background hum compared to the fire of his new project. Having secured the green light for the Young Prodigy Player series, his first and most daunting task was finding a director who didn't look at a cast of toddlers as a career death sentence.The Riverport Film Studios didn't lack for talent, but the Live-Action Division was in a state of quiet atrophy. The roster of contracted directors was thin, and the few veterans left were either clinging to the fading glory of the Manager Kim sitcom or holding out for "serious" feature films. Ethan had already pitched to two seasoned directors, both of whom had listened with polite, glazed expressions. As soon as he mentioned that the leads would be five-year-olds reciting Shakespearean-level dialogue from Dream of the Crimson Manor, the meetings ended with a "don't call us, we'll
Chapter 074
The official transfer papers were finally signed and stamped. Ethan Gray spent his final morning in the Animation Division conducting a formal handover with Felix Thornton."The department has reviewed your recommendation," Felix said, looking up from a stack of files. "We've decided to let Hugh Garrison take over the lead on The Unlucky Bear. He'll be the one coordinating with Riverport Broadcasting from here on out."Since Ethan was leaving, someone needed to handle the day-to-day requirements of the production phase. Ethan had pushed for Hugh, knowing the younger writer was more than capable of handling the technical grunt work."Hugh has the skills," Ethan replied, leaning against the doorframe. "And of course, if he hits a wall, he knows where to find me. I'm only five floors down."Felix stood up and walked around his desk, clapping Ethan on the shoulder. "Gemma Kingsley, the Studio Chief at the TV station, was quite vocal when she first heard about your tr
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