"Thank you. Let's call it a day." Following Roddick's words, Charlie stood up, bowed slightly to the three people behind the long table, and then turned to walk towards the door.
After the door closed, Adriaan also stood up, said goodbye to the two interviewers, and walked out. The two interviewers who wanted to discuss with him looked at each other in confusion.
"Hi, Miss Charlize, I didn't expect that we would meet again under such circumstances," Adriaan greeted Charlize, who was sitting on the bench and packing her things.
Charlize looked up at him and suddenly burst into laughter. Adriaan looked at himself in confusion.
"Sorry, I just think … this kind of dialogue should appear in a movie." Charlize smiled and waved.
"So," Adriaan made a gesture with one hand, "I should take out a gun and point it at you?"
"If you can afford it." Charlize shrugged, got up, and reached out her hand, "It's nice to see you again, Mr. Adriaan. To be honest, I really didn't expect that when we met again, you would already be a famous director and movie producer. I still remember what you said on the street of the Hudson Estuary."
"I'm glad that you remember. You can call me Eide. I didn't expect that the cute girl at that time would become so beautiful." Adriaan shook hands with her.
"You can call me Charley, Eide." Charlize giggled, looking extraordinarily charming. She didn't look like a 17-year-old girl at all, but the touch of innocence hidden between her eyebrows couldn't escape Adriaan's eyes.
Raising his hand to look at the time, Adriaan immediately invited, "Can I buy you a cup of coffee, Charley?"
"Now?" Charlize raised her slender eyebrows and looked at Adriaan for a few seconds with a faint smile. "No problem."
As the sun moved to the west, the orange sunlight passed through the glass and lengthened the shadows of the two people sitting by the window.
"It was really difficult at the beginning. After all, I didn't have any foundation. But … it's really interesting. Every time I feel like I can't hold on anymore, I always think of what you said to me that day." Charlize sipped her coffee while talking about her experience, revealing a nostalgic look from time to time.
"I never knew that my words would have such a big effect," Adriaan said in surprise.
"Oh, of course, because I think I can't lose to a guy who can only comfort himself with big words." Charlie winked slyly, and Adrian immediately showed a choking expression. Then, the girl in front of him giggled, and the way she giggled was very attractive.
He was like a completely different person from two years ago. Adriaan shrugged with a bitter smile and said in his heart. Before this, he really didn't expect that the bitter and resentful little girl he met at the mouth of the Hudson River would be Charlize Theron, and he didn't expect that a few words from him would change her fate. It was such a wonderful feeling.
Speaking of which, back then, she was indeed a beauty. Although he had only interacted with her for a few minutes, her impulsive look had left a deep impression on Adriaan. Two years later, she was no longer as impulsive as before. She had matured and become more beautiful. Even though she was no longer a model, her figure was still quite outstanding. If that was the case...
"No matter what, as long as I can help you." Adriaan waved his hand generously.
"But …" Charlize suddenly sighed softly. "In fact, I almost gave up three times. The first time was when my mother persuaded me to come back; the second time was when one of my teachers, Ms. Maria, gave me confidence; and the third time was because I saw the news about you."
Adriaan didn't speak but just looked at her quietly. The girl tilted her head and thought carefully before continuing, "That should be when you were nominated for the Oscar for Best Director for the first time. When I first saw your photo in the newspaper, I just felt a little familiar. After looking at it carefully and looking at some photos published in magazines, I was sure that you were the guy who comforted me when I was at my lowest."
"It seems that you are quite dissatisfied with me that day," Adriaan said half-jokingly.
Charles smiled. "If I have to describe it specifically, it should be shocking and incredible. The man who claimed to stand at the top of the world has actually been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, and he even broke the record for being the youngest person to do so … Since he can achieve such results in one year, why should I retreat when I encounter difficulties?"
Speaking of this, she sighed softly and stared at Adriaan for a while before saying, "I didn't expect that after another year, you would become a first-class director and break the Oscar nomination record. It seems that what you said at the beginning was not a big deal."
"It seems that you pay a lot of attention to the news of the entertainment industry," Adriaan said with a smile. "Have you ever thought about developing in the entertainment industry? You have amazing beauty and figure. If you become an actress, many people will be willing to sign you. "
"Really?" Charlize raised his eyebrows.
"Of course, if I hadn't left in such a hurry two years ago, maybe I would have signed you at that time," Adriaan said in a serious tone.
"Forget it." Charlize chuckled. "Don't think that I don't know about the entertainment industry. Beautiful women can only be vases, and I don't want to be vases. And it wasn't easy to get a training certificate. Why should I give it up and do something else? "
As expected of Charlize Theron. Adriaan said so in his heart, and his desire to get her became clear.
"Speaking of this, Charley, I have to tell you with regret." He spread his hands and said in a regretful tone, "According to federal law, a person under the age of 18 cannot apply for a position such as a company secretary."
"Really?" Charlize looked at him in surprise.
"Indeed. I think you must have been rejected by many companies before," Adriaan said with a smile.
"Oh, damn!" She looked annoyed and did not hide her frustration and disappointment.
"But …" Adriaan then opened his mouth again with a hint of ridicule.
"But what?" The girl raised her head. She looked at Adriaan's expression and quickly understood something. After chuckling, she adjusted her posture and revealed a calm look.
What a smart woman. Having her as an assistant is not a bad thing. Anyway, her fate has changed, hasn't it? Adriaan shrugged and said, "It's very simple. Although there is a rule that a person under the age of 18 cannot serve as a company secretary, it is not a problem to be a personal assistant."
"That is to say …" Charlize looked at him and rubbed the coffee cup in his hand.
"Are you willing to be my personal assistant and secretary, Charley?" Adriaan didn't care and asked straightforwardly.
The girl pondered for a moment and raised her eyebrows slightly. She seemed to have noticed something, but then she smiled and said, "Of course I'm willing. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to Bosworth Pictures for an interview, right?"
The hiring of a secretary and assistant ended just like that, but Charlize's story had only just begun. However, before she took office, Adriaan still had to rely on a few of the company's assistants to handle some work matters. After all, Charlize still needed time to familiarize himself with the situation, and he still had to go on the show on the weekend.
The debate about this year's Oscar nominations had come to an end for the time being, but the heat had not decreased at all, especially the discussion about who would win the award. It was heard everywhere in the streets and alleys of the United States every year without exception. The famous William Hill Bookmaker in the United Kingdom had also opened bets early.
The one with the smallest odds was Al Pacino for Best Actor. The public, the critics, and the celebrities in Hollywood all agreed that Pacino was going to win the award. He had been nominated six times, played a disabled character, and had amazing acting skills. He had all the advantages he had. He had even been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "The Gold Diggers." If he didn't win Best Actor, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences would definitely be criticized.
Unfortunately, the one with the largest odds was not Adriaan, but John Travolta, who had been nominated for Best Actor. Just like in the original history, Travolta had made a complete comeback with "Pulp Fiction." Not only had he made a lot of money from the contract he had signed, but he had also become the target of the media's pursuit. Now that he had won Best Actor, it was not an exaggeration to say that he was on a roll.
However, he had been in the doldrums for too long, and Pacino had beaten all the other nominees. The other three nominees also had advantages over him, so he had the highest odds of winning Best Actor.
However, although Adriaan's odds were not the highest, they were the most complicated. After all, he had been nominated six times. Well, including the two repeated nominations, he had four nominations. This had already broken the record for a single Oscar nominee. The one with the lowest odds was for Best Adapted Screenplay, because Best Adapted Screenplay was less important than Best Original Screenplay. Besides, he had been nominated for two adapted screenplays, so it was very likely that the judges would give him a consolation prize. The one with the highest odds was for Best Director. Adriaan had only been in charge for two years. Although he had been nominated for two awards, he was still a little inexperienced.
Of course, the highest odds were only for a single award. In addition, Adriaan had won all the awards he had been nominated for! The odds were as high as 1: 2000, which was considered quite high in terms of gambling. If William Hill Company hadn't deliberately increased the odds to 1: 2001 for Travolta's win, the one with the highest odds would undoubtedly be Adrian.
In fact, most European bookmakers had the highest odds for the 65th Oscars.
Under such circumstances, Adriaan participated in a talk show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on FOX.
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