Chapter 438

"I don't understand, Rebecca. Why do you think this script is suitable for me?" Julia, who was looking at the scenery outside the car window, suddenly turned around and asked her agent, "I don't think this story is very interesting."

"Because Mr. Adriaan is right. What you need now is a romantic comedy with a good box office." Rebecca looked up and answered, "Although those people aren't as mean as before, there are still a lot of nasty things they say. You should fight back instead of ignoring them. Of course, you need an opportunity, and now you have a very good opportunity. You've read the script, and it's almost the same as your previous roles. British-style romantic comedies are also very popular in the United States. Why not give it a try? You know, although Adriaan is quite controversial now, he has never failed in any of his scripts. "

"I know, of course I know, it's just …" Julia made a few hand gestures but didn't continue.

She couldn't help but look out of the car again. A few minutes later, she noticed that she could see her reflection in the window paper. Although it was blurry, it didn't seem right. Julia couldn't help but touch her temples.

Damn it! She then sighed in her heart. She thought that after a few months, she had adjusted her mentality. She didn't expect a simple invitation to stir up her emotions again.

"I have a role for you. If you're free, let's talk, Julia?" Although it was just a few simple words over the phone, his voice was as gentle and hearty as ever. She couldn't help but like him and want to chat more with him.

At that moment, Julia suddenly remembered the words on the last page of the script that she had received in the mail. "I've designed a role based on the images you've appeared in. I hope you'll like it."

Well, to be honest, although she wasn't very interested in British humor, she liked the story and the characters very much. If it had been another director who invited her, she might have already said yes.

Julia smiled bitterly in her heart. She was feeling conflicted. It wasn't a matter of being a girlfriend anymore. Over the past few months, she had learned some things about Adriaan. Although it wasn't very detailed, it was obvious what had happened. This was Hollywood. Not only was he talented, but he was also the boss of a film company. It was normal for something like this to happen.

Julia didn't want to get herself involved, but … no matter how many times she told herself to treat her normally, she still dressed up and even sprayed herself with Chanel # 19 perfume before leaving the house.

Forget it, don't worry about it. I'll go back after I talk to him. I'll think about it later! Julia told herself in a comforting voice.

The car soon arrived at a private clubhouse in the Pasadena area of Los Angeles. After getting out of the car and entering the clubhouse, the waiter led Julia and her manager, Rebecca, to a bright and transparent reception hall.

"Hi, Julie!" Adriaan, sitting in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass, stood up and greeted them.

"Hi, Eide!" Julia walked over and reached out her hand calmly.

"I haven't seen you for a long time. You've become more beautiful!" Adriaan exclaimed, his eyes full of admiration.

Today, Julia was wearing a beige mid-length skirt suit. Her curly hair was tied up behind her head, revealing her fair neck. She gave off a capable and experienced feeling, quite the charm of a professional woman.

He never hid his feelings for me. This thought suddenly popped up in Julia's mind, but she immediately stopped her thoughts and smiled at Adriaan. "I haven't seen you for a long time. You've become more eye-catching!"

"As a director, it's not a good thing to receive so much attention." Adriaan shrugged and shook hands with Rebecca. Then, he gestured for them to sit down. "Let's sit down and talk!"

After ordering drinks and snacks, the three of them chatted for a while before getting down to business. At this time, it was basically Rebecca and Adriaan talking. She asked some questions about the script and the movie from Julia's point of view. An outstanding and responsible agent would put the interests of their clients first. Adriaan, who was already prepared, naturally answered them one by one. Although some of the answers were not satisfactory, Rebecca did not hold on to them. After confirming the intention of cooperation, these matters would naturally be discussed in detail by professionals.

Julia listened to their conversation absent-mindedly, stirring the coffee in front of her with a spoon. No one knew what she was thinking. Occasionally, she would focus her attention on Adriaan, but then she quickly looked away.

"Alright, I don't have any questions for the time being." Rebecca finally ended her conversation with Adriaan and turned to look at Julia. "Julie?"

"Ah? Oh, that … "Julia, who was absent-minded, finally came back to her senses. The situation was a little awkward. Without thinking, she blurted out," Why did you want to invite me to be the female lead, Eide? "

Rebecca couldn't help but roll her eyes and reach out to cover her forehead. Julia immediately came back to her senses. Embarrassed, she laughed twice. Just as she was about to say something to salvage the situation, Adriaan waved his hand.

"Although I said to Rebecca that I invited you because I think this role is very suitable for you." Adriaan's tone was very calm, which made Julia feel a little at ease, but also a little unusual.

"But right now, what I want to say is that I specially created this role for you." He looked at her eyes and said seriously without blinking.

Julia was stunned for a few minutes. She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but nothing came out. Rebecca, who was next to her, obviously felt something. She looked at the two of them and then stood up. "Sorry, I'll be going. You guys take your time."

She smiled at Julia, grabbed her bag, and left the hall. Julia watched her disappear at the door before turning to look at Adriaan with a faint sense of helplessness.

"Specially created for me?" Julia deliberately said in a teasing tone to keep herself calm.

"I'm not lying." Adriaan spread his hands, looking very magnanimous. "This role was originally designed to be a woman who doesn't have a good life and likes to socialize with rich men. This way, the story will have more conflict. But I don't really like this role. After a few revisions, I don't know why, but I suddenly thought of the characters you played in the past. So I asked myself, why can't I create an independent woman? And the conflict in the story won't be reduced much. After a few revisions according to this idea, I simply added your image in the movie. Suddenly, there was a lot of inspiration, and finally, this role was created. "

Hearing this, Julia couldn't help but lower her head and pinch the bridge of her nose to hide her flustered emotions.

"Although I'm not responsible for writing the specific story, I have always been supervising. This role has always been shaped according to my wishes." As he spoke, Adriaan held Julia's other hand on the table. "If you refuse, I will be very sad. You know, I secretly came back to Los Angeles from London to ask you out."

Julia pulled her hand back slightly, but not very hard. She secretly glared at Adriaan and asked casually, "Secretly?"

"Yeah, you know, I have been under the attention of the reporters recently. When I was in London, I was annoyed enough by them. I didn't expect it to be the same when I returned to Los Angeles!" Adriaan said with a sigh. His depression was written all over his face.

Julia couldn't help but chuckle. She didn't know why, although she clearly knew what Adriaan was talking about, she couldn't help but think of the word "secretly" in another way.

"Julie?" Adriaan reminded her.

"Ah? Oh, sorry, I was distracted again. " Julia tried to hide her smile and finally pulled her hand back. "Since you've said so, I obviously can't refuse."

"That's great!" Adriaan looked happy. "Then, can I invite you to dinner tonight?"

"This …" Julia's heart suddenly tightened, and she subconsciously rejected him. "Sorry, I have a date tonight."

"Is that so? What a pity! "Adriaan didn't hide his disappointment.

"Maybe tomorrow or the day after tomorrow." Julia couldn't help but say this again. As soon as she said it, she regretted it. But before she could speak, Adriaan's surprised voice sounded. "That's great. There's a game at the Anderha Ice Hockey Arena the day after tomorrow. The Los Angeles Kings and the Detroit Red Wings. Maybe you'd like to watch it live with me?"

Julia was stunned. Seeing the half-smile on his face, she immediately knew that she had been fooled. She was a little annoyed, but at the same time, she had an indescribable feeling.

"Okay, if you can buy the tickets!" She said this with a little provocation in her tone. It was not easy to get the tickets for the game. Besides, didn't you sneak back to Los Angeles?

But Julia was soon disappointed. Adriaan waved his hand indifferently. "Don't worry, it's not difficult to get two tickets for the ice hockey game. Just a phone call will do. I'll ask them to send them directly to your house."

Julia was a little annoyed. Based on this, she was completely sure that Adriaan had planned this.

"Then that's it!" She nodded and stood up. "See you the day after tomorrow!"

"I'll pick you up the day after tomorrow, if you're willing to tell me the address," Adriaan said with a smile as he stood up.

Julia opened her mouth to say it, but after thinking about it, she swallowed it back. "Give me the phone number. You have my phone number, don't you?"

"I thought it would be better if you told me yourself." Adriaan shook his head, and there was a hint of complaint in his tone.

Julia turned a deaf ear to him and quickly walked to the door of the living room. It's just a game. There won't be a problem.