Reborn in America: I Have an Equipment Slot

Chapter 132 The Despicable Capitalists

"What deal?" Irving frowned.

Irving sat up straight, looking wary.

Hathaway smiled immediately. "You should know that Ms. Catherine's net worth ranks among the top ten in Miami, right?"

Irving nodded.

"Have you ever fantasized about having the chance to marry Ms. Catherine and achieve upward social mobility and financial freedom in one fell swoop?" Hathaway asked with a smile.

"Haha, marriage? Financial freedom? Come on, I wouldn't fantasize about such unrealistic things." Owen laughed.

He answered quite frankly, "You don't really think that an ordinary Asian man with no background and no decent job could marry Catherine and take half of her wealth, do you? Even a movie wouldn't portray it like that."

"It won't happen in movies, but in reality, these things can still happen to some lucky people."

As Hathaway spoke, she pulled a thick stack of contracts from her briefcase, which was full of documents, and handed it to Irving.

"Owen, I have to say you are very lucky. Ms. Catherine has needed a marriage to resolve some issues due to certain special circumstances over the past two years."

After investigation, we found that you are the most suitable candidate.

If you agree, you can sign this prenuptial agreement. Although it stipulates many terms that you need to abide by, you will receive a substantial monthly allowance in return.

This is absolutely the biggest opportunity you'll ever have in your life —

Before Hathaway could finish speaking, Irving quickly glanced through the terms of the contract.

Upon seeing that during the marriage, for the sake of Ms. Catherine's reputation, he was forbidden from having affairs or sleeping with other women without permission, Owen immediately interrupted Hathaway, his face resolute: "Sorry, I think you've got the wrong person." Owen said with a smile.

"What do you mean?"

Hearing Owen's answer, Hathaway was slightly taken aback, but after a moment she realized, "You're not thinking of refusing, are you?"

Irving nodded and handed the contract back to Hathaway.

Just kidding, this contract may look like a prenuptial agreement.

But in reality, it's practically no different from a contract of servitude.

Owen felt he could never do something like being subjected to all sorts of restrictions and becoming a kept woman's canary for a little money.

"0h, Kyrie, are you sure you don't want to seize this opportunity? Do you know how many people want this opportunity? Now it's being presented to you, and you're not going to cherish it?"

Seeing that Irving had clearly refused, Hathaway looked shocked: "Do you know how much money you could make by signing this agreement?"

Hathaway took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag to calm herself down.

He then looked at the somewhat curious Owen, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said, "I remember the movie you made at Walt Studios, your salary was less than 300,000 US dollars."

Do you know how much money Ms. Catherine will give you for signing this agreement?

Millions of dollars every year!

"If you just sign this agreement, put up with the conditions, and abide by all the restrictions, you can earn a million dollars a year. Such a great opportunity, are you really not going to consider it?"

"I'm sorry to disappoint you. While I'm currently eager to make money, I definitely have no plans or intentions of living off a woman." Irving paused for a few seconds, then added, "Perhaps I might choose that after bankruptcy, but definitely not now."

Hathaway was taken aback when she saw Irving's resolute expression.

"That's a real shame. I thought you would definitely sign this prenuptial agreement. After all, for most men, who could refuse a proposal and declaration of love from a super-rich woman?" Catherine said helplessly, "You know, the current economic climate is bad, and the job market is very sluggish. If it were me, and I had this opportunity in front of me, I would definitely accept without hesitation. I didn't expect you to refuse—"

"But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. You have such a great figure and good looks, and you're currently running a pawn shop business, which is doing quite well. Naturally, you have the confidence to refuse. I'm different."

"Haha, can I take that as you being jealous of me?" Irving was amused by the other person's resentful tone and couldn't help but tease him.

"That's right, I'm just jealous of you!"

The two chatted happily, and Irving took the opportunity to steer the conversation toward the question he wanted to ask.

"Hathaway, do you know who's behind Walter Nelson's incident? I just saw it on the Miami news headlines, and to be honest, I'm quite surprised. Is the entertainment industry really that risky?"

After a moment's thought, Hathaway replied, "It seems to be someone from New York. Ms. Catherine has already sent people to investigate, and it appears to be a company called Lehman Pictures."

"Because the new movie you're starring in has the same theme, coupled with poor marketing and mediocre movie quality, the market response has been poor, which is why they've set their sights on you."

"But don't worry, since they're so arrogant, Ms. Catherine won't let them off easily. Let me tell you something: in America, no matter the region, the quirks and tempers of the rich aren't exactly pleasant."

"You were able to get out of the police station safely this time thanks to Walter notifying me right away. Next time something like this happens, remember to be more careful."

Irving nodded, then asked the question that had been on his mind: "I heard that after Mr. Walt Jr.'s death, Walt Studios will be taken over by Mr. Walt Big. Is that true or false?"

"At present, this is the most likely outcome. Although Walt Films is just a small industry that Ms. Catherine casually set up, it is a large company with annual revenue of over 0 million. The position of CEO is not something that can be decided so easily."

Hathaway exhaled a puff of smoke, lazily turned her head, and looked at Owen with a puzzled expression. "Why are you asking this? Do you want to get into this industry too? To have your own film and television company?"

"I do have this idea, but not for making a movie."

Irving answered truthfully.

After his sudden rise to fame, Irving had considered pursuing an acting career.

But after careful consideration, Irving realized that it would be faster to make money by starting his own film and television company than to work hard as an actor.

"Come on, starting a film and television company requires a lot of money and connections; it's not that simple."

Hathaway chuckled, somewhat amused by Owen's naiveté: "Of course, if you sign this prenuptial agreement now and become husband and wife with Catherine in name only, you can certainly do this."

"Then forget it," Irving refused outright.

What a joke! He's no longer the naive teenager who just arrived in Miami and still had illusions about America.

He has long since come to terms with reality.

In America, any gift from the wealthy comes with a hidden price tag.

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