Reborn to Dominate Hollywood

December 25, 2019.

The halls of Reina's mansion were full of ornaments, red and green, everywhere.

In one corner of the room, there is a huge Christmas tree, which is dotted with colorful lights, and there are so many decorations that one person simply can't figure them all out.

Several people were chatting at the party's venue, but the host, Ian Renner, was not there.

"Ian, where are you? There are a lot of people here, including Christopher, Mason, and others. You have to get there as soon as possible. Raelyn whispered into the phone, like voicemail.

In the morning, the staff carefully arranged the venue and tried to make the party more beautiful.

But when night comes and the guests are ready to enter, just an hour before the start of the event, tonight's male protagonist is missing.

"Did you see Ian? I don't think it would have been nice for us to start without him. Nick walked up from behind and put his hand on her shoulder.

Raylen frowned at his words.

"Of course, we're not going to celebrate Christmas without him, I mean, we'll have to wait... I think. She said in an unusual tone, and shook his hand away.

A few minutes passed, an hour later, and it was finally time to address the partygoers.

"Railin

!" "Rei, dear, do it!" The

two coordinators, who were waiting for Ian to return, finally asked for a choice from their only option, Raireen.

Raelyn couldn't answer a word, and she glanced at the people attending the party.

Mason was there talking to the directors, Christopher was with the politicians, and Jeff – he was also invited – was in the crowd, discussing their plans with each other.

She couldn't help but shake her head, nervous instincts crawling through her stomach all the time.

"I think it's time, Raereen... A coordinator reminded her again.

"Grass, all right. Kill me if I do something stupid, say, pull the trigger right away, okay?" she said.

"Hey, everyone. Can you hear me say a few words?"

as soon as she finished speaking, everyone turned their heads to look at her.

She flashed a heart-stopping smile, her eyes narrowed, and she looked at the crowd with a smile.

"Who is

she?" "Does she work under Ian?" "Does she work

here?"

Whispers and chatter began to spread through the hall, and the fact that so many people didn't know who Reelin was suggests that the spotlight wasn't hitting her very much—at least among those present.

"Ah, yes, I'm Raireen. I'm sure many of you know me. Even though she heard their questions, she lied.

"I'm a cinematographer at Studio Reina, and I'm also a director. But it doesn't matter, tonight I want to welcome each and every one of you and celebrate a merry Christmas. It's great to see everyone's faces, Ian should be there right away

" "I'm coming!"

Ian's voice echoed through the hall, and everyone's eyes were on him.

He stepped forward from the crowd and took the microphone from Raireen's hand, thanking him slightly.

She walked up behind him and into the crowd, and Ian stood in front of them, smiling.

"The party was fantastic. Thank you, Raireen. Ah, I've seen so many places, and I hope these festivals bring all the joy to your lives, thank you so much for coming!"

Ian said, and everyone applauded, and some even raised their hands.

"Time is surprisingly short, and I want to speak to everyone I see outside. Ian said as soon as she walked over to Railin.

"Then I'm glad I saved you, who would have thought that Lei Lin would go to the front to greet everyone. Ian joked.

"yes, you're not funny at all. She retorted, and immediately realized that it was her boss who was talking to her.

"I mean, I didn't mean that, I swear. It's a joke. You're an interesting person.

"Now you're making fun of me again. Ian took a sip of the champagne he had just taken from the waiter who had just walked by.

"Didn't you make her feel better, Ian. Nick walked out and shrugged.

"Is Mason really going to retire? like today? right now?" Nick

asked, wide-eyed. Railyn knows what's coming, and while she doesn't approve of Mason's retirement, she also knows that Mason is so committed to the company that everyone needs to take a break after a certain point in their lives.

"I'm afraid so, Nick. Do you dare to look like a ... Sobbing like a baby?" Rainen asked rhetorically as she looked at Nick, who was already pursing her lips.

"Sometimes I wonder why I should hire little kids to come to my company. Like, Nick, what a nice gentleman you were before she came along. Ian's words made Nick laugh.

"It's true. I was pretty much invisible before you came in, and I think Raereen is the kind of person who can always bring your side to the fore. Funny, joking, and that kid in you. I can't blame her though, she's going to be a good mom--

" "Grass, Railin!" Nick jumped as Raelin stepped on his toes.

"I'm not pregnant," she said, walking away, glaring at Nick, who was laughing.

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Today is a tough day for Ian, there are a lot of documentary things to do after Mason retires, and according to his advice, everything has to be done today, otherwise Mason plans to go on vacation abroad and things will get even more chaotic.

Meanwhile, within a week of spending time with himself, he finished the script for Batman: The Dark Knight.

He must get a copy of the script so that he can give it to Raireen as a holiday present.

And for the rest of the team, the staff themselves prepared the necessary gifts, sponsored by Live, a major mobile phone brand that will be launched soon.

"In order to make the evening more relaxed, lively, and effective, Live was very generous in sponsoring the gala. Again, I hope you enjoy every part of it... Someone walked up to the announcer and whispered a few words in his ear, interrupting his train of thought.

"Oh, okay... Ian Renner was also on stage, ready to make an announcement!"

"Yes, hello everyone, meet again! Tonight's special is a sad thing for our studio, but it's special for this man's life. Mason Strive, my uncle... My father's best friend, a shareholder of Reina Studios, will be retiring from the studio from tonight. In front of so many people, I want to say what a wonderful and lovely person you are. During these two years, you took care of me like my father, and I have gained your trust every step of the way, even though it is something you have been holding on to for a long time... Thank you so much, uncle. I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me and for us, and I want to ask you to come over and let you share your best or worst memories with us...

Ian said with a blazing eye, he hadn't intended to burst into tears in front of all the guests, and although he endured it for a long time, it finally hit him like a stone, and it all happened.

"Yes. Mason cleared his throat and stood beside Ian, who had a bleak smile on his face.

"Ahem... Ian, you and your company have come a long way in the last few years... This is something I can't even think of. At this particular moment, everyone was looking at me as if I was going to have the last vacation of my life - but it wasn't - "Everyone was amused by his words, because in reality, they did look at him with a sad look on their faces. "--I will have the best retirement anyone could want. So, at this moment, I would like to introduce my successor".

As soon as the latter words came out, the people exclaimed and applauded.

Ian immediately turned to look at Mason and said, "It wasn't something we planned. "

Yes, Ian. I know we haven't discussed this yet, but Mr. J.R. Lincoln. He has been my forever good friend throughout my career and I am sure he will definitely meet any of your needs. Although he is a busy man, he accepts and agrees to help you with whatever work you have in mind for me.

Mason said as he held out his hand to Ian, an old man dressed in a plain white suit and wearing an expensive-looking watch.

He walked in from the crowd, and Ian immediately took his hand and noticed how strange it was for the watch to be on his right hand.

"...... Thank you! Thank you!"

Mason left, Ian and Lincoln following him.

As soon as they walked into a corner, Lincoln said to Ian.

"I'm glad to see you at last, young man. I've heard a lot about you, and trust me, more than half of them are good. Lincoln said with a smile on his wrinkled face.

"Ah, Significant Other, please let me pour you a glass of wine. Ian nodded as he spoke.

A few moments later, Ian called the waitress and brought champagne, and Ian thought, hoping it would make the conversation easier. Anyway, the person we should have introduced us to was not here

, "So, Mr. Lincoln, what about the other half?" Ian asked with a smile.

Lincoln took a sip and smiled at Ian.

"It's what someone your age would do. Scandal...... Somehow, worse than the others. So, tell me, young man, what help do you need?" Lincoln finally asked about what Ian had been worried about.

In the beginning, Mason introduces another person in his place, and Ian has only seen the name in the headlines and conversations, and he is confused by the fact that he doesn't know anything about this person.

"Well, now everything is under my control--

" "I thought so too. He quickly interrupted him and took a sip from his glass.

"Let's have a more interesting chat, have you ever been in a relationship?" he asked.

Hearing this sudden question, Ian felt his palms be covered with sweat.

A strange feeling took over his mind, and he couldn't think of anything more than to drink the whole wine with a grunt.

The old man sitting across from him noticed his sudden change.

"Well, I know. He said gruffly and smiled at him.

"You know, honestly, I don't care about my career anymore. I've been working under people and people for twenty-five years, and it's funny. Now I want to have a long vacation like Mason, kid, look at me. His words caught his attention.

Ian felt strange about the conversation, he felt uncomfortable, something he had never felt before, and he didn't need to address it.

"I lost my wife yesterday. Ask them what I'm doing here today. I don't know what to say, but you know... If you're in love, or at least you know you like someone more than usual, go for it. Of course, it's not bad if it's different people, in different ways, in different beds, but if it's that person, it means a lot. Grab the chance, I need a big break before I talk about more esoteric nonsense. With that, he stood up and walked away the next second.

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"How's it going tonight?" Jeff walked over to Ian with a neutral smirk on his face that disgusted everyone.

"It's okay, it's fun, um... What have you been up to lately for Christmas, Jeff?" Ian asked rhetorically.

The war between the two is a civil war, and Jeff doesn't want to talk about it openly because he doesn't want to ruin his reputation because things will go well if Ian agrees with him at the right time.

Ian, on the other hand, hopes to have time to establish himself in the industry, after all, he has his own ideas.

In short, they are all waiting for a great opportunity.

"Ah, the same old way. Oh, this is Mrs. Sanson, and she's also a huge fan of yours. A

lady who looked like she was going out of her way to dress up tonight walked up behind Jeff and smiled with her false eyelashes.

"Oh wow, nice

to meet you--" "Yes, I've read both of your books, and I'm sure my kids will enjoy them too, and I'm glad to meet you, too--" She continued, finding herself stammering a little.

"Well, why don't we sit down?" suggested Jeff, as Ian had already sat down.

"I've got to give you something, Ian. I think that when happiness is overflowing in your home and heart, it is the best time for the two of us to come to an agreement. He muttered.

"What the hell is your proposal?" asked Ian.

"Well, your next movie, whatever you're planning, the one with all the cars... I want to transfer the distribution rights. From Studio Reina to Goofy. If not, I have a proposal, your next movie... "

I'll think about it, I'm out of company.

Ian got up from his chair, didn't want to listen any more, and walked away.

The man always wanted what he couldn't get, and always felt like Ian was working under him - with his influence and his company's name;

"To hell with him—hey, Railin. Ian said to Railin, who was a few steps away from the tree, her eyes fixed on the tree as if it was something special.

"Oh, I almost got you right. It seems that everyone enjoyed the party. She looked around and said.

Some people are dancing, but most people are talking to each other.

With more than half of Hollywood's top companies at the party, what else can you expect? deals, proposals, proposals, mergers, brawls, etc.

"yes, it does. What about you? What are you thinking?" Ian asked, standing beside her, looking at the lights of the Christmas tree.

"Well, it doesn't matter what I think--"

"Would you like to have dinner with me?" Ian asked as soon as Raelyn spoke. She stopped and looked at Ian, who was smiling at her.

"What? are you dating me?" she asked rhetorically.

"Yes, if yes, trust me, I have a better way to say yes. Yes, I'm dating you. I mean, I don't know if you feel it, but I always feel it--"

Before he could finish his sentence, Raereen pressed her lips to it.

It was only for a moment, but when she withdrew her hand, his heart pounded even harder than before.

"Yes, I'd love to. We're still standing under the mistletoe, damn it, I'm so old-fashioned. She muttered and walked away with a sly smile.

Ian didn't understand what had just happened.

I've kissed hundreds of women, of course, but this... The

rest of the night passed in a blur, and at the end of the day, Railin, Nick, Mason, Ian, and a few others were left by the fireplace in the mansion, talking to each other and smiling at each other.

"...... You know, Felix almost smashed the car on the red car because he was exhausted from so many scenes. Ian said, laughing with the others, who had the same reaction.

"Ahaha... Bro, no kidding, but who would have thought that making a movie would be so hard? Who the would have thought? Sorry, I'm a little drunk. But all this... Cards, remakes... It's not good, I need more emotions, come again, come again, come again....!Wow, finally venting, it feels so good!" Felix said, and everyone laughed.

"That's the beauty of it. You put all the pieces together and ended up cutting out a good film that everyone is proud of, ah, reminds me of how wonderful my work is. Someone in the team said, and at the same time laughter erupted again.

"Ian, that's the last time I want to ask, but what are we going to do after Fast & Furious?"

"First of all, it's Fast & Furious. Believe me, if I'm still alive, I'll have at least fifty more years to work. If not, I'll assign and find someone to do it. As he spoke, he realized how right that was.

The films, series, and books in his memory bank deserve to be recognized in this universe.

People in the world are supposed to know about them, and Ian inexplicably feels responsible for it.

"What are you most afraid of when making movies?" someone asked.

"I thought, maybe I couldn't get the perfect shot. Or, a delay or something. Ah, the director has a lot of fears. Believe me, I don't even know where to start. "

We saw you kissing!" Nick cried, giggling like a child.

There was silence in the room, but his giggles continued.

"You're wasted. Raelyn muttered, smiling and apologetic.

"It doesn't matter. I like her, I like her, and I want to see how things will play out. I didn't want to complicate things, so everything is simple now. Is that all there is to it for today?'s question made everyone groan.

"We'll miss you, uncle. Ian said after two minutes of silence.

That's true.

Regardless of what happened tonight, Mason's retirement was the thing that bothered him the most.