Chapter 1463
Chapter 1463:
“I know your company is powerful,” Miriam said bitterly, “but you can’t treat people like this. Ordinary people like me deserve respect too. I worked so hard on those songs. What do you take me for p>
Annabel was so bewildered she felt as if she’d missed an entire conversation. She drew a slow breath to steady herself and tried to keep her tone calm.
“Is there some misunderstanding between us p>
“Misunderstanding?” Miriam’s voice trembled. “Is there another Star Entertainment in Douburgh? If you’re trying to bully people just because you’re rich and influential p>
Her words faltered. She seemed unable to find the right ones. In the end, she gave up trying to explain, tears gathering in her eyes as she stared at Annabel.
“If you try to bully me, I’ll call the police. I know my rights…” She started strong, but her confidence quickly drained away. “I’m begging you. I can’t sell my songs for so little p>
Miriam lowered her head in humiliation. That day she had gone to Star Entertainment, she had thought luck was finally on her side. Trusting them, she had handed over several songs in good faith.
In return, she had been given a contract offering to buy the rights for a mere two hundred dollars. Worse still, it stated that if the songs were ever officially produced, she would not be credited as either the composer or the lyricist.
How could she possibly agree to that?
Even if she dreamed of becoming famous, she would never allow her work to be taken and claimed by someone else.
And standing in front of Annabel now, Miriam only felt more wronged.
Annabel, meanwhile, began to piece things together. She spoke carefully. “Did you go to Star Entertainment p>
Miriam didn’t answer, but she didn’t deny it either.
“Someone at Star Entertainment tried to buy your songs?” Annabel pressed.
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Miriam’s wariness deepened, afraid of being tricked again. What was Annabel trying to do?
“If you really want exclusive rights to my songs,” Miriam said, voice tight, “can you at least credit me as the composer? I won’t even insist on being credited as the lyricist if you’ll give me that. I just want people to know I made them p>
The more Annabel listened, the clearer the situation became, and her frown deepened.
“So you’re saying someone at Star Entertainment wanted to buy your songs and deny you any credit?” Annabel asked, her voice sharpening.
As far as Annabel knew, once a song was released, the names of the lyricist and composer were crucial. They weren’t always the same person, but even partial credit on a track was highly valued.
“I thought Star Entertainment would be a good choice because it’s such a big company,” Miriam mumbled. “But it was a mistake. I don’t have the money or the connections to get back what’s mine p>
Annabel glanced at Margo, who looked just as confused, but clearly concerned.
“When did you go in?” Annabel asked solemnly.