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As the project progressed, Blake strategically waited until half of the budget had been committed, ensuring that significant resources had been invested. This crucial timing rendered the producers captives to her demands. For instance, Blake insisted on altering the wardrobe choices, which had already been finalized—an action that not only overstepped artistic boundaries but also strained the budget further, setting up a financial entrapment for Baldoni.
The risk of halting the project at this critical juncture seemed unacceptable to Baldoni, as he was heavily invested both financially and emotionally.