Here's what happened: A while ago, Caroline sang a song she originally sang two years ago on a TV show.
This caused problems, as representatives from Caroline's former record label, Ember Music, came knocking on her door demanding compensation.
It turns out that Caroline signed with Ember Music after her debut.
As a result, Enport Music deliberately sabotaged the contract by adding several unfair terms.
Caroline was a newcomer at the time and knew nothing, so she was tricked into signing a contract.
According to the hidden clause of that unfair contract, all ownership, copyright, and everything else related to the songs Caroline created during her contract period with their company belonged to Ember Music and not to Caroline.
Now, Embry Music claims that Carlos infringed on their copyright and is therefore seeking $10 million in damages from Caroline and her new agency, Saint Sea Entertainment.
"Are the copyrights of your songs completely equal to yours?"
Ye Chen frowned.
This Enport Music Company is truly disgusting. Even if you have a contract that's unfair, you can't do that here.
This is an original song. Both the lyrics and the melody were written by Caroline herself. Ember Music did not contribute any effort whatsoever.
As a result of this unfair contract, Caroline ended up working entirely for Ember Music.
Even if Embryt Music was Caroline's previous owner, if you go a little too far, even splitting the copyright 50/50, it would still be barely acceptable.
But you didn't give me a single penny; you took it all.
Now they're demanding compensation from them? That's disgusting.
"I'm sorry, boss, it was my fault. I was a newcomer at the time and didn't know much about this. They persuaded me and I agreed."
Caroline lowered her head and apologized to Ye Chen.
At that time, she was only seventeen years old, and her parents didn't understand contracts very well. They were persuaded by people from Enport Music Company to sign the contract.
Looking back now, I regret it so much.
At this moment, she not only faces huge compensation but has also implicated the company, which makes Caroline feel extremely guilty.
Just as Ye Chen was thinking, his phone suddenly vibrated.
Ye Chen curiously took out his phone and looked at it, then raised an eyebrow.
Great news!!!
Important good news!!!
【bite】
[Challenge issued: Stand up for Sheng Hai Entertainment Company, stand up for your own employees, punish Enbot Music Company, and do not provide compensation]
[Challenge Reward: 8% stake in Cartier]
Challenge Reward: 129 Experience Points
[Challenge Reward: 58 Mall Points]
The game challenge he'd been waiting for had finally arrived!!!
The other rewards for this challenge are not important; what Ye Chen values most right now is the experience points from the challenge.
He only needs 19 more experience points to level up.
Compared to upgrades, other rewards are given a later date.
Once a player reaches LV7, their daily spending limit in the game store will increase by one.
That's not the most important thing.
Most importantly, as players level up, the experience points and shop points awarded for future challenges in the game will increase.
At that time, it wouldn't be long before my mall level was upgraded.
Ye Chen was quite looking forward to it.
Once he completes this challenge, his player level will reach LV7. What are you waiting for? Let's get started!
“Caroline, don’t blame yourself. This isn’t entirely your fault. It’s because Ember Music Company is disgusting.”
Ye Chen spoke.
"The company will handle this for you."
Ye Chen had already figured out how to complete the challenge.
"What?"
After hearing Ye Chen's words, Caroline was extremely surprised, never expecting her boss to say such a thing.
My new boss is so great!
“Deputy Manager Meng, go and contact those Enbot Music Company people who just left. I need to talk to them about ‘compensation’.”
Ye Chen gave the order.
"yes."
Deputy Manager Meng nodded immediately, somewhat curious about how President Ye would handle the matter.
Although that contract was indeed disgusting and an unfair contract, Caroline signed it after all, making it legally binding.
It's very troublesome to deal with.
While Deputy Manager Meng was handling the matter, Ye Chen sent a special message.
On the other side, Enbert Music Company had just left Shenghai Entertainment Company when they suddenly received a message from Deputy Manager Meng, so they rushed back.
Anyway, they have a contract in hand, so they're not afraid that Sheng Hai Entertainment Company will reject them.
If they refuse, I can simply sue Caroline and Saint Sea Entertainment Company in court.
Therefore, they estimated that Sheng Hai Entertainment Company wanted to discuss the specific amount of compensation with them.
Their initial demand for $10 million in compensation was already an outrageous asking price.
Even when they signed Caroline, they didn't spend that much money.
A dozen minutes later, several representatives from Enport Music Company arrived at Ye Chen's office.
Deputy Manager Meng introduced Ye Chen to the representatives.
After learning Ye Chen's identity, the representatives from Enbot Music Company did not take him seriously. They swaggered to the sofa next to him, crossed their legs, and acted extremely arrogantly.
They have a contract in their hands, that's their trump card, they are the creditors!
They felt that Sheng Hai Entertainment Company would definitely try every means to please them regarding the compensation issue, so it was normal for them to be a little arrogant.
Are they expected to be polite to a debtor?!
"you........"
Upon seeing this, Deputy Manager Meng was furious.
These foreigners are despicable. They act lawlessly just because they have a contract.
It was one thing for him to be arrogant in front of me just now, but now he's still acting like a "big shot" in front of the boss.
Deputy Manager Meng was about to give them a reprimand.
Before Deputy Manager Meng could speak, the leader of the representatives, Smith, suddenly spoke up, looking at Ye Chen arrogantly:
"Mr. Ye, let me put it this way: your company's artists have used our copyrights. How much compensation are you willing to pay?"
After saying that, he waited for Ye Chen to come and bow and scrape to him, begging for mercy and saying nice things.
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