3 CH: 3 Royalties and plans
As every morning Henry got up from the bed where he was, the advantage of being born in a somewhat stable family is that he had practically all the comforts that you can have, basically, it was as if he was in his own home.
With tranquillity, he took his body to the bathroom where he took some water in his hands and drew it to his face, with a towel he began to dry the traces of water and looked at himself in the mirror.
It had been almost 37 days since he had been transmigrated to an alternate earth in the 1970s, 37 days since he woke up in Henry's body.
The days were very simple, he would wake up, have breakfast, and then follow it up with school after school, come back and do some research on companies, books, songs, manga comics, and much more, The remaining time was spent in writing and planning.
As much as Henry wanted to do something else he knew that right now the important thing was to not be out of the ordinary otherwise if he was forced then it would only bring more consequences than benefits.
However, that did not mean that he had simply been doing nothing in all his free time, instead, he took advantage of it to investigate a little more of the world he was in.
One of the things he was able to discover was about the apparent absence of any good movie or show, the most obvious deduction was that being an alternate universe the creators and producers simply did not exist, but Henry believed that good writers in general did not exist in this reality.
There was no hint of them, nothing that could even remotely lead him to believe that good and very famous writers existed, and considering the lack of good movies and shows it was very likely that his deduction was true. Of course, it could also mean that they weren't born yet or just hidden from the normal world and the world timeline progressing a little slower, however, no matter how much their little chances of this happening, So Henry was reluctant to believe this option.
The other things worth saying, were about the presence of General Motors, Exxon Mobil, Ford Motor, General Electric, and Mobil in New York, although it was currently run by some people I never heard of, he also found the lack of the FedEx, Apple, Hustler, Starbucks, Chilis, Autozone, Burger King, McDonald, Subway, Domino's, Dunkin' Donuts, Pizza Hut, and so many food chain companies which indicated that The they might take a while to appear considering they do since as in the case of the other companies there was no clue to the existence of their members at least not at the moment.
He also discovered that Walt Disney Company, Sony Corporation, Paramount Picture, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros had started working as small entertainment firms not that small but compared to their rights they were pretty small, in turn, he was able to locate some small gaming companies who will make their name for themselves as one of the best in the entire world, and if they were like my prime version of earth in the future they would be known as some of biggest companies in the world.
Henry thought the universe he was in was very curious, but he didn't give it any more thought, that sort of thing was out of his current ability so there was no point in thinking about it too much.
Stopping to think about that fact Henry decided to start his daily exercise routine and, in a little while, would head to school.
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1 week later.
'The Devotion of Suspect X' has ignited a literary phenomenon across the United States, captivating readers with its compelling plot and rhythmic storytelling. The sales have soared to an impressive 1,57,760 copies and continue to climb at an unprecedented rate for a debut author. The book's popularity has pushed printing houses into overtime, struggling to meet the soaring demand.
This literary sensation has become the talk of the town, sparking discussions nationwide about its exceptional quality. Remarkably, the book's success is attributed to a unique factor – a widespread yearning for entertainment in a time of peace and prosperity. With ample leisure time, both the young and the old found solace in the book, making it a bestseller through word of mouth, despite minimal publicity. The story's magnetic pull thrived on the appetite of a population seeking escape and engagement in the absence of alternative entertainment options.
And the fifth day Henry got a call from the publishing house they informed him that they were reinwoking their previous contract due to such sky high sells as in previous contract they forgot to mention or that they will give him 40% royalties after 50000 book sold as after printing that many copies the cost gets much smaller
As just like most publishing companies' policies they have an initial royalty and if you exceed the quota they will increase the percentage of
royalties.
The publishers, caught off guard by the unexpected success of the novice author, initially omitted any clause addressing sales exceeding 50,000 copies in the contract. This oversight allowed them to keep a larger share of the profits. It's a common practice in the industry, a shady maneuver that benefits companies in such situations.
The unprecedented surge in sales, everyday multiplying by a factor of four, surpassed all initial projections. Upon analyzing the sales data, the publishers recognized that the peak was yet to come. and day by day sales are increasing by the factor four. Faced with the looming threat of a potential lawsuit due to the oversight in the initial contract, they acknowledged the risk of losing a promising writer.
In a strategic move, the publishers chose to proactively renegotiate the contract. Seeking Henry's permission, they also proposed expanding the book's distribution to European, South American, and North American countries. This decision reflected a pragmatic response to the unexpected success, aiming to secure their partnership with the flourishing author and capitalize on the global demand for the book.
The revised contract maintained the 40% royalties but introduced a subtle twist – it applied exclusively to hardback and paperback copies, with varying royalty percentages. Notably, the deal excluded any digital copies, showcasing Henry's savvy negotiation to protect his interests in the changing landscape of book publishing.
The anticipation for royalties is building, set to be received at the end of the month. With the factor of four sustaining for just one more month, sales could easily surpass 4 million copies, particularly if the book expands its reach to this side of the globe. This translates to over $1,537,500 for Henry.
However, these projections hinge on several assumptions, and the actual sales figures remain uncertain. The extensive coverage and the potential quick influx of funds for William add an element of unpredictability to the financial outcome, making it a situation of both excitement and cautious speculation.
As the book continues to ferment, many media outlets have noticed the book. Over 170K copies sold in just 1 week which means it is the rhythm of the bestseller. Many people try to find out who is the author of the book which is 'Henry William' to be interviewed.
So, many people came to John & Son publishing house which published 'Devotion of Suspect X'. But they came empty-handed as Henry didn't want to be famous this early. So Henry told John & Son to keep secret of his identity as being famous early was just unnecessary trouble. and it's truth for popularity.
In an attempt to avoid early fame, numerous individuals approached John & Son publishing house, seeking information about the elusive author behind 'Devotion of Suspect X.' However, Henry, preferring to stay out of the spotlight, instructed John & Son to keep his identity a closely guarded secret. Recognizing the potential downsides of early fame, especially as they say Hollywood does not favour the young, Henry opted for a low-profile approach, prioritizing his work over unnecessary public attention.
But Henry knows paper can't wrap a fire, so Henry prepared if his identity was exposed. Henry plans to publish "Da Vinci Code" after he receives the first pay of royalties from 'Devotion of Suspect X' and renegotiates about the previous contract.
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His high school is almost over and the SAT is coming. Henry prepared to take over no.1 in the SAT as it can be useful for his plan later.
Henry with the flavor of ROB is a genius with and has knowledge 70 years ahead of his time, so if he can't get a perfect score this time, he can just slap himself to death.
As the high school was almost over and the SAT was approaching, many students held a party to ease their pressure. Henry is invited by several of his 'friends', but he refuses as he feels the teenager party is quite childish. Henry's mental age is over 27 combined by his 2 other lives and various experiences, so he can't just enjoy the youth party.
Many of Henry's' friends' began to alienate him as they feel Henry is too nerdy and not fun. Even several girls that chase him begin to stay away from him.
Henry did not care about the reaction of his 'friend' as he already feels accustomed to this feeling of loneliness. To become a competent CEO of many large companies, he must not mix emotion and work as it often can cause chaos. So over time, his feeling toward 'friend' has cooled and he just barely has several people that he can call 'friend'.
Several friends are his roommates from the orphanage, so they understand him the best. As for many 'friends' he made in the business field, he just made a little contact with them. Many of them just want to draw his influence in the business so Henry just maintains distance with them.
As for the girls, Henry is a virgin in his past life as he is just too busy with his work. Many times he wants to hook up with a woman, there's always something that blocking the chance. Either his work or just the woman herself as many of them just love his money.
Reflecting on his past life, Henry harbors a twinge of regret for not pursuing relationships before the age of 27. While some women no longer chase him, he finds solace in the fact that those who do lack the allure he seeks. Undeterred, Henry decides to let the matter rest, confident that the future holds ample opportunities for romantic connections. Focused on establishing a strong foundation and he can fulfill his myriad dreams just a little bit later as now he had all the time in his hands, as in his second life now he embraces the philosophy that settling for the best tree is unnecessary when the vast Amazon Forest lies ahead.
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3 weeks later.
The royalties from 'Devotion of Suspect X' have arrived, it totaled for a sum of $430,000 Henry feels excited as this is his first bucket of gold since he came to this world. This money is a huge sum as the Dollar has not yet inflated compared to 2030 he came from.
If you consider inflation from 1973 to 2030, it is worth almost 6.94 times which means $430,000 Henry got now will be worth $2.98 Million USD in 2024. This is very huge money, you can buy almost all of the sports cars except the limited edition one. You can buy a villa on Manhattan Island or you can just earn interest from the bank to live on it forever with the most millionaire life you want.
Henry plans to save this money as now he is just a student and does not require anything luxurious. Maybe later as his company has prospered so he can enjoy life a little, but not now.
But it does not mean he doesn't want to spend the money, as he plans to buy a car. He already has a driving licence, he took it last week as he definitely needs transportation later in the Harvard. Henry didn't want trouble, so he bought a car directly to facilitate his movement later.
As for what model he bought, he is still thinking about it. It was going to be the first car of Henry William, soon to be a trillionaire paid by his own earned money.
