Scoot's heart suddenly skipped a beat. The setup of suspicion had finally been laid bare.
This was not a judgment from a superior to a subordinate; it was the most lethal test of trust between two equal power players.
If Scoot could not provide a perfect answer, their unbreakable alliance would begin to bear an irreparable rift from today.
Scoot showed no anger and offered no defense. He simply replied with a tone mixed with fatigue, self-mockery, and a hint of madness: "Brian, if I truly had such secret channels, would I still need to stay at CAA and share my commercial artists with you?"
This arrogant yet absolutely honest retort cut through all the suspicions like a sharp blade.
Indeed, if Scoot really had such power, he wouldn't need to play games by Hollywood's rules. He could become the next Brian Lorde himself, possibly even surpass him. There's no need to set up a scheme with a newcomer in such a crude way.
