Buying the rights to the story is not even close to the same thing as paying the model.

Dan Coats interview where it was revealed Putin invitation was bad acting. Nobody at his level would show any reaction, surprise or otherwise, they didn't want seen. They are much more skilled about reactions. He spoke of Sum of all Fears, Chess game, and said Putin's visit will be "special" . Coats is "in the know" of the Q circle