CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY THREE – A NEW VENTURE

As Jasmine entered the conference room, the chatter died down, and all eyes turned to her. She recognized some faces from the hiring process, but others were new to her. "Good morning, everyone," Jasmine began, trying to keep her voice steady. "I'm thrilled to see you all here today as we embark on this exciting new venture. As you know, we've decided to produce a thriller set in various exotic locations. I'd like to hear your thoughts and ideas to get us started." The room erupted into a cacophony of voices, each person eager to share their vision. Jasmine struggled to keep up with the rapid-fire suggestions and opinions. "We should focus on the psychological aspects of the thriller," said David, the head writer. "Really get into the protagonist's mind." "No, no," interrupted Lisa, the marketing director. "We need more action sequences. That's what sells tickets these days." "But what about the artistic integrity of the film?" chimed in Alex, one of the younger team members. "We