King of Hollywood

"Thank you, let's call it a day." Following Roddick's words, Charlize stood up, bowed slightly to the three people behind the long table, then turned and walked towards the door.

After the sound of closing the door sounded, Adrian immediately stood up, greeted the two interviewers and walked out, making the two people who wanted to discuss with him look at each other in dismay.

"Hey, Miss Charlize, I really didn't expect that we would meet again under such circumstances." Adrian who came out greeted Charlize who was sitting on the bench and packing up his things.

Charlize raised her head to look at him, and suddenly burst out laughing, Adrian looked at himself inexplicably.

"Sorry, I just think... such a dialogue should appear in a movie." Charlize said with a smile and waved.

"So," Adrian gestured with one hand, "should I pull out a gun and point it at you?"

"If you can get it." Charlize shrugged, stood up and held out her hand: "It's nice to see you again, Mr. Adrian, to be honest, I really didn't expect to see you again, You're already a famous director and filmmaker, and I'll always remember those words on the street at the mouth of the Hudson."

"I'm glad you remember—you can call me Ed—and it never occurred to me that a girl who could only be regarded as cute at that time could be so beautiful." Adrian shook her hand.

"You can call me Charlie, Ed." Charlize giggled, looking extraordinarily charming, not at all like a 17-year-old girl, but the greenness hidden between her brows couldn't escape Adrian's Eye.

Raising his hand to check the time, Adrian immediately sent out an invitation: "Can I buy you a cup of coffee, Charlie?"

"Now?" Charlize raised her slender eyebrows, and stared at Adrian for a few seconds with a half-smile, "No problem."

As the sun moved to the west, the orange sunlight through the glass made the shadows of the two people sitting by the window longer.

"It was really difficult at the beginning. After all, I have no foundation at all, but...it's really interesting to say. Whenever I feel that I can't hold on, I always think of those words you said to me that day." While sipping coffee, Charlize talked about her own experience, showing nostalgic memories from time to time.

"I never knew my words would have such a big effect." Adrian said in surprise.

"Oh, of course, because I think I can't lose to a guy who doesn't care who can only comfort himself with big words." Charlize blinked slyly, and Adrian suddenly showed a choked expression , and then the girl in front of her giggled, the trembling appearance of flowers and branches was really very attractive.

It's really a different person from two years ago. Adrian said this in his heart while shrugging with a wry smile. Before that, he really didn't expect that the sad and resentful little girl he met at the mouth of the Hudson would be Charlize Theron, and he didn't even think that he would change the way she answered with just a few words. Destiny, this feeling is really amazing.

Speaking of which, she was indeed a beauty at that time. Although she was only in contact with her for a few minutes, her impulsive appearance left a deep impression on Adrian; and today, two years later, she no longer has the original impulse. She has matured a lot, and she has become more and more beautiful. Even if she is no longer a model, her figure is still quite good. If so...

"Anyway, it's good that I can help you." Adrian waved his hand generously.

"However..." Charlize suddenly sighed softly, "In fact, I almost gave up three times. The penultimate time was my mother who persuaded me to come back; the penultimate time was my first time. A teacher, Ms. Maria gave me confidence; and the penultimate third time, it was because I saw your news."

Adrian didn't speak, just looked at her quietly, the girl turned her head and thought carefully before continuing: "That should be when you were nominated for the best director Oscar for the first time. When I saw your photos, I just thought they looked familiar, and after looking carefully, I found some photos published in magazines to confirm that it was the guy who used big words to comfort me when I was at my lowest."

"It seems that you were quite dissatisfied with me that day." Adrian said half-jokingly.

Charlize smiled: "If you want specific adjectives, it should be shocking and unbelievable. The man who claimed to stand on the top of the world has actually been nominated for an Oscar for best director, and he also broke the youngest record...Since he I can make such achievements in one year, why should I shrink back when encountering difficulties?"

Having said that, she sighed softly, stared at Adrian for a long time before saying, "I never thought that you would become a top-notch director after another year, and even broke the Oscar nomination record. It seems What you said at the beginning was not a lie."

"It seems that you are very concerned about the news of the entertainment industry," Adrian said with a smile, "Have you ever thought about developing in the entertainment industry? You have amazing beauty and figure. If you were an actor, many people would be willing to sign you Woolen cloth."

"Really?" Charlize raised her eyebrows.

"Of course, if I hadn't left too hastily two years ago, maybe I would have signed you then." Adrian said in a serious tone.

"Forget it." Charlize chuckled, "Don't think that I don't know much about the entertainment industry. Beautiful women can only make vases, and I don't want to make vases. And I finally got the training certificate, why give up Do this for something else?"

Worthy of Charlize Theron. Adrian said this in his heart, and his desire to get her became clear.

"Speaking of this, Charlie, I have to tell you with regret," he spread his hands and said in a regretful tone, "According to federal law, those under the age of 18 cannot apply for the position of company secretary."

"Really?" Charlize looked at him in surprise.

"Indeed, I think you should have been rejected by many companies before." Adrian said with a smile.

"Oh, hell" she looked annoyed, not hiding her frustration and disappointment.

"But..." Adrian immediately opened his mouth again, with a little banter.

"But what?" The girl raised her head. Seeing Adrian's expression, she quickly understood what was going on, and after a chuckle, she adjusted her posture, showing a relaxed look.

She's such a smart woman, it's nice to have her as an assistant, anyway, her fate has changed, hasn't it? Adrian shrugged and said, "It's very simple. Although there is a rule that people under the age of 18 cannot be a company secretary, they can be a personal assistant without any problem."

"That means..." Charlize watched him stroke the handle of his coffee cup.

"Will you be my personal assistant and secretary, Charlie?" Adrian didn't care, and asked directly.

The girl pondered for a moment, then raised her eyebrows again, she seemed to see something, but then smiled: "Of course I would, otherwise I wouldn't come to Bosworth Films for an interview, would I?"

That was the end of the recruitment of secretaries and assistants, and the beginning of Charlize's story. However, before she took office, Adrian had to rely on several company assistants to help with some work matters. After all, Charlize still needed time to get familiar with the situation, and he had to be on the show on weekends.

The debate about this year's Oscar nominations has come to an end for a while, but the heat has not diminished at all, especially the discussion about who will win the award can be heard everywhere in the streets and alleys of the United States, every year without exception , the famous British William Hill bookmaker also opened the handicap early.

The one with the lowest odds is Al Pacino’s Best Actor. No matter whether the public, critics or Hollywood celebrities, they all agree that this award must go to Pacino. The role of the disabled, the amazing acting skills, all the major advantages have been taken up, and he was even nominated for Best Supporting Actor this year because of "Money Worshipers". The Academy of Arts and Sciences will definitely be criticized like never before.

Unfortunately, the one with the highest multiplier is not Adrian, but John Travolta, who was nominated for the best actor. Because he made a lot of money from the share contract he signed, he also became the target of the media again, and now he has won the best actor. It is not an exaggeration to describe his current situation as being proud.

It's just that he has been in the trough for too long, and Pacino has stabilized all the nominees, and the other three nominees also have advantages over him, so his odds of winning the best actor are the highest.

However, although Adrian's odds are not the highest, they are mixed. After all, he has 6 nominations-well, counting the two repeated ones, it is 4 nominations. This is already a single Oscar nomination. of the record. The lowest odds are the best adapted screenplay, because the weight of the best adapted screenplay is lower than that of the best original screenplay, and he has two nominations for adapted screenplays, so it is very possible that the judges will give him a consolation prize. The one with the highest odds is the best director. Adrian has only been in charge of the director for two years. Although there are two nominations, his qualifications are really shallow.

Of course, the highest odds are only for a single award, because Adrian also has a handicap, that is, the odds of winning all the nominated awards are as high as 2,000 to 1. As far as gambling is concerned If William Hill hadn't deliberately raised Travolta's winning odds to 1 to 2001 in order to gain a gimmick, Adrian would undoubtedly have the highest odds.

In fact, most bookmakers in Europe have the highest odds on him for the 65th Oscar.

In one such instance, Adrian took part in a talk show on X-TV hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. ()