Chapter 233 Chapter 233 After the whole autograph debacle , Stanley still wasnt done .
He launched into a new round of complaints this time , about his pitiful paycheck .
We made you guys a few hundred million dollars , and youre giving me three million ? How the hell does that add up ! Nicolas let out a soft sigh , sounding like a disappointed dad .
Stanley ....
youre still too young .
You dont understand how expensive running a business really is .
Oh really ? Stanley snerred .
How expensive could it possibly he ? Unfared .
Nicolas began calmly listing expenses like he was teaching a finance seminar .
You only see the hundreds of millions in revenue .
But have you considered the massive costs ? How many employers are on payroll ! Your latest album made 150 million , sure but I paid Noelle 30 million in royalties alone .
Thats just licensing fees . What about marketing ? Promotion ! Online and offline campaigns ? Logistics ? Distribution ? You think all that comes for free ! Then theres the whole post production team , which isnt small , by the way .
When you divide it all up , , the actual profit isnt nearly as big as i looks .
Honestly .
I pulled some strings just to get you a slightly higher cut .
Your other two handmates didnt even get as much as you His tone was calm , persuasive even logical Stanley suddenly found himself running out of ammunition .
But something still felt off .
He grumbled , Then why did you pay Noelle that much ? Thirty million !! Thats like three million per song ! Its not like shes some legendary composer or something .
And come on , you two are a couple .
Isnt that just transferring money from one pocket to the other Why even bother paying her ? At that .
Nicolass smile vanished .
He straightened up , voice crisp and serious .
Stanley .
Thats not how things work .
Even brothers settle accounts fairly whats due to Noelle , she earns .
Just because shes my partner doesnt mean her work gets discounted .
Her songs are worth every penny .
You think youd be this popular singing someone elses lyrics ? Half of your three million is thanks to her , and now you want to complain ? Thats not just ungrateful , its insulting Stanley felt like hed just been slapped with a guilt stick .
Nicolas was giving him that classic Im not angry , just disappointed look , and it made his blood boil .
When he came in , Stanley had been ready to tear into Nicolas with righteous fury .
But now ? Somehow he was the one in the wrong And about those 1,000 autographs , Nicolas continued , his tone light but unmistakably authoritative .
Thats part of your job .
If you stack off , we can dock your pay Stanley stood there fuming , practically radiating frustration He opened his mouth to snap back , but couldnt even form the words.
Nothing came out .
His righteous fire had been doused by a tsunami of twisted logic . Nicolas gave him a casual wave .
Alright , thats enough .
Go sign those autographs and deliver them to Noelle .
Ive already lost 30 million dollars just standing here listening to you complain .
Stanley turned and stormed out , fists clenched , face stormy .
As soon as the door closed behind him , Nicolas couldnt help but chuckle .
Seriously , he thought , are all of Noelles friends this entertaining ? Its like bring gifted an endless supply of comedy content !
Just as he was about to call Noelle and fill her in on Stanleys tantrum , his phone buzzes .
An incoming call .
He glanced at the screen .
It wa his relatives .
L Nicolas & unile faded .
His eyes narrowed slightly as he answered the call .
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