Before Miranda could react, Cox was already frowning, but there was no dissatisfaction in his eyes. On the contrary, he seemed to be a little excited as he looked at the girl.
"You're very unique when it comes to matching your clothes, and your figure is not bad, though still a little immature …" Cox sized her up for a moment, then waved his hand, and an assistant came over with a moving rack of clothes.
"I want you to try on these clothes one by one, and then do a simple runway show alone. Is that okay?" he said to Miranda as he pointed to the rack of clothes.
Looking at the beautiful clothes hanging on it, how could the girl not understand what they wanted to do? She suddenly became a little excited, and nodded repeatedly to show that it was okay. The rest of the time was spent in Miranda's solo runway show. Even though she tried her best to maintain a calm state of mind, and even though the assistant helped her change her clothes in the inner room, she still made a few mistakes, which made Cox shake his head several times.
This made Miranda even more nervous, and Cox shook his head even more, but Adriaan kept encouraging her.
"Don't be nervous, Miranda. Just do as you usually do." Every time the girl's chest rose and fell faster, Adriaan would say in a gentle tone.
This more or less eased her anxiety, so when faced with the last lingerie show, she only hesitated for a few seconds before changing. Besides, when Adriaan introduced Phillip Cox, he said that he was the creative director of Victoria's Secret. Although she didn't know why this creative director was here, now was not the time to discuss this.
"Not bad, not bad at all." After Miranda walked out in a white bra and panties with her hands on her hips, Cox nodded and said so. However, the girl's attention was on Adriaan.
He smiled and raised his hand to pat her gently. However, although there was still a look of encouragement in his eyes, there was also something else. It was just like the way he looked at her the day before yesterday when he left. Miranda's face was a little red, but she puffed out her chest and smiled. Her two shallow dimples added a little cuteness to her.
After a few more sets of underwear, the simple runway show finally came to an end. After a moment of silence, Cox gave Adriaan his verdict. "To be frank, Miss Miranda's basic qualities as a model are still lacking. However, your figure is indeed not bad, and you know how to show off your strengths. You're a little immature, but you have a lot of potential."
"I've said it before, Philip. She's worth it for you to come all the way from America." Adriaan laughed.
"That's it then." Cox stood up. "I still have something to do. I have to go back immediately, so …"
"Don't worry. The plane is ready for you." Adriaan patted him on the shoulder. "I told you that I'll take care of you. But you have to adjust to the time difference yourself. Thank you."
"Who asked you to be the big boss?" Cox sighed deliberately, then shook hands with Miranda, who had finished changing. "Cherish this opportunity, Miss Miranda. Adriaan has never been wrong about you."
"Thank … thank you … I … will …" Miranda stammered. She only breathed a sigh of relief after Cox left with his assistant. She turned her head and saw that Adriaan had already set up a tea set on the small table in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass. He looked at her with a smile and gestured for her to sit.
"I think you must have guessed it, right?" After the girl sat down, he looked at her and asked.
"Well … yes." Miranda nodded and seemed to want to say something, but in the end, she just looked at him and waited for him to continue.
"You have a lot of potential. That's what I told Philip, and he now admits that my opinion is correct. So, I don't think you're suitable for the audition for Top Model." Adriaan didn't keep her in suspense and said directly, "It's very simple. This is a TV show, and the first thing a TV show has to do is to pursue ratings. If you want the audience to watch the show, you have to show all kinds of contradictions and conflicts, all kinds of large-scale performances, and all kinds of intrigue. In order to win the championship, the contestants will do whatever it takes. For example, they will use the controversial facts of some strong opponents to attack them. "
Hearing the last sentence, Miranda couldn't help but bite her lower lip. Adriaan seemed to notice this, so he paused before continuing, "That's not suitable for you. To put it bluntly, how many Top Model champions have you seen? The audience's interest in them has been exhausted in the show, and how far can a model who lacks people's attention go? So, if you want to be a model, if you want to be outstanding, then you shouldn't participate in this show. Now, are you willing to participate in Victoria's Secret's training, Miranda? "
"I'm willing." Although she had already guessed the result, Miranda still felt an uncontrollable excitement in her heart. At this moment, she was full of gratitude to Adriaan.
"Very well, then I will get someone to contact your parents as soon as possible. If everything goes well, you can leave with me when I return to Los Angeles in a few days," Adriaan said as he reached out and gently pinched her chin.
"No problem." Miranda smiled sweetly. She didn't feel that there was anything wrong with Adriaan's action, as if it was a matter of course.
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"Another one." After Miranda Kerr left, Ivanka came to the living room of the suite and looked at Adriaan with a faint smile. "Do you want me to set up a file as soon as possible?"
This question obviously didn't need to be answered, so Ivanka immediately changed the topic, "I really don't understand how you can use such an old-fashioned method to trap a girl so easily."
"Because what they need is care, real care." Adriaan shrugged.
In today's Western society, which pursued individuality, a seemingly insignificant care was easier to gain the favor of women than a lot of money. Take Miranda for example. When he first chatted with her, Adriaan was keenly aware that she seemed to be very reluctant to talk about some of her past experiences in advance. After returning to the hotel and reading more detailed information about Miranda given to him by Ivanka, he further confirmed it.
Almost three years ago, after she won a local New South Wales modeling contest and became a small model, she once took a group of photos for a magazine in Australia. Originally, this group of photos was not a big deal. There were all kinds of clothes like all model photos, but after it was published, it caused an uproar in the local area because there were swimsuits among the clothes.
Adriaan had seen a few of the photos. Although the level of the photographer was not considered good, the youthful vitality of the girl was fully displayed. The problem was that the local conservatives didn't think so. They thought it was very immoral. Some media even claimed that these photos approved and promoted paedophilia! It was conceivable that these attacks would be a big blow to a girl who was less than 14 years old and had not yet fully established her values.
Naturally, because of these fierce reactions, her modeling career ended just as it began. It was believed that this was also one of the reasons why she went to a Catholic high school afterwards. But obviously, Miranda had not really given up. Otherwise, she wouldn't have signed up for Top Model so soon after she graduated this year.
According to the information and the conversations with her, Adriaan could easily judge her current personality. She was a little sensitive and a little naive, but she was eager to leave the place that hurt her. She was eager to make her own world in the modeling industry and was willing to pay the price for it. Therefore, Adriaan arranged for Phillip Cox to arrange a separate runway show for her in the name of a test. Therefore, he directly told her that it was meaningless to participate in Top Model.
Of course, this was also because Miranda did have her strengths. Cox said that she had a good figure and potential, but it was not because of Adriaan. Adriaan couldn't see her potential as a model, but her long legs were indeed well-proportioned. Among his women, Kate had the best legs, followed by Charlize, Alexander and Lin Zhiling. The other women had their own characteristics. There were not many Western women who had such well-proportioned, slender, and perfectly curved legs.
Therefore, Miranda Kerr easily fell into the hands of Adriaan. There might be a little uncertainty, but it was only a matter of time. But then again, in addition to his concern, his power was also one of the main reasons. If Miranda hadn't known that all the people supported by Adriaan would become famous, she wouldn't have agreed so easily. After all, she didn't even have an agent. Of course, he wouldn't say this out loud, even if everyone knew it. Therefore, Adriaan changed the topic.
"You've done a good job, Yini." He said to his secretary with a smile, "I have to thank you. If you hadn't collected more information about Miranda, I wouldn't have been able to make targeted arrangements."
Ivanka didn't answer, but just looked at him in a daze. It wasn't until Adriaan waved his hand in front of her that she sighed.
"If, I mean if …" She pursed her lips. "When we met, we weren't so targeted. How would you … deal with me?"
"I don't know." Adriaan replied straightforwardly. "Specific things need specific analysis. I have to make adjustments according to your reaction, so such an assumption is meaningless."
Speaking of this, he smiled wickedly. "But one thing is for sure. I have enough means to deal with you, Yini. You can't escape from me."
He took a few steps to her, hugged her in his arms, and pinched her chin as he chuckled. Ivanka, who was stunned by Adriaan's aura, took a long time to react. She immediately pushed him angrily and said, "If you need anything, go to your former secretary. Don't bother me!"
"That won't do. It's your turn today." Adriaan didn't let go and licked her earlobes. "Besides, because you refused my invitation yesterday, you have to bear my anger today."
"Let go of me, you bastard!" Ivanka struggled angrily, and Adriaan laughed even more happily.
Last night, he hugged Charlize and Ivanka on both sides, hinting that they could have a threesome. Charlize didn't have a problem, but Ivanka rejected him unceremoniously, so he had to find her now. Moreover, it was almost certain that Ivanka deliberately made a rude face. Although she was still learning from Charlize to a large extent, she also had some characteristics of her own. Adriaan was happy to wait for her to grow.
But now that things had come to this, of course, he should satisfy her request. Anyway, there was still time. He had been aroused by Miranda's lingerie show before. How could he not enjoy it with Ivanka? So, the beautiful female secretary was immediately pressed on the table from behind, and after separating her legs, she picked up the hem of her skirt.
The matter in Australia was over. Originally, Adriaan could leave after the second round of selection, but he took the time to accompany Blanchett, who rushed over from Los Angeles. Blanchett, who was pregnant, suddenly became a very small woman. She was very dissatisfied that Adriaan didn't take her to Australia. After arriving here, she took Adriaan's arm and pouted her mouth and nagged from the moment they got off the plane. Where was the slightest bit of queen temperament?
Although Adriaan was a little depressed, he didn't take it to heart. He accompanied her around Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra. Although her career was now in Hollywood, this was her hometown after all. In addition, he also met many of her friends and … parents. Of course, they met at parties. There was no need to say what it meant to visit in private, so Blanchett hesitated and didn't tell her parents that she was pregnant.
"I don't dare to tell them. I'm not sure what kind of reaction they will have if they know." When they slept together at night, Blanchett snuggled in Adriaan's arms and sighed.
"Don't worry, I will find a way to appease your parents. Of course, you must inform me before you tell them, so that I can make preparations." Adriaan replied and then sighed in his heart.
If it was the Blanchett before she was pregnant, she probably wouldn't have thought about these things at all. She would have directly told her parents that she was pregnant, that the child's father was a bastard who would never marry her, and that she wanted to stay by his side. Even if her parents had any extreme reactions, she would definitely be able to settle it. She wouldn't be as indecisive as she was now.
It's normal, a pregnant woman is definitely different from a non-pregnant woman. Adriaan comforted himself in his heart. He also knew that Blanchett's change had something to do with the various hints and teachings he had given her for a long period of time. If it was the Blanchett from his previous life, she wouldn't have succumbed to his will so easily. It was already good enough that she was able to change her current appearance, but the result was that she would easily be swayed by gains and losses when faced with important problems.
Although it was a little regretful, it was only a little regretful. There was nothing perfect in this world. As long as she obediently stayed by his side, it would be fine. After the delivery, or even before the delivery, when Blanchett adapted to the identity of a pregnant woman, she should be able to recover. No matter what, Blanchett was still 'Elizabeth the First' and 'Galadriel'. Although she had fallen in certain secretive fragments, she wasn't a weak woman, so it was only a matter of time before she recovered. Adriaan had a good grasp of her character.
After staying in Australia for two or three days longer than the original plan, Adriaan finally boarded the plane back to Los Angeles. Together with him were Ivanka, Charlize, Blanchett, and Miranda. Like Keeley, she was also shocked by the luxurious private jet. However, Miranda was much older than Keeley, and there was also an Australian actor on the plane that she liked and even idolized, so she didn't show it on her face.
The three women on the plane knew what Adriaan was thinking, so they got along well with her and had a pleasant journey. As for whether or not Miranda could observe anything, that was up to her.
After that, just like Keeley, he arranged for Miranda's accommodation and found a good manager to be in charge of her training arrangements. He also visited her from time to time. In addition, Adriaan personally called Alissanda and asked her to take care of Miranda.
"This girl has a lot of potential. I don't think she will lose to you in the future." That was what Adriaan said. His meaning was obvious, and Alissanda agreed immediately.
However, it would take a few more conversations to figure out what she was thinking. But based on the look that Alissanda had shown before, she shouldn't have too much psychological burden. When the time came, Adriaan would give her a reassurance. In terms of modeling, he thought that Alissanda was enough. After all, he felt that Alissanda was enough at first. It was only after meeting Miranda that he felt that she was not bad. He could also match Alissanda with her, so he classified her as a potential collector.
After staying in Los Angeles for a few days, he went to various sets to see his women, such as Naomi in "Invisible Man", Richel in "Grave Robber 2", Scarlett in "X-Men" and so on. Adriaan then went to New York. As early as when he was in Australia, he had already asked Ivanka to prepare. For the expansion of AC Media, he needed to have a good talk with his uncle.
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"The group's expansion has almost reached its limit. We have everything we need. There is a plan for the second half of the year. If it succeeds, we can stop completely and think about how to continue like this." At the dining table at Uncle Anderson's house, Adriaan smiled and answered questions while cutting his own food. Victor Kewell's uncle and aunt listened to his questions without saying a word.
"It's an amazing plan. You're a genius, Eide." Victor raised his glass and praised.
"Not really. Claude is in charge of the administration. I'm just in charge of giving opinions." Adriaan was quite modest.
"Well, both of you." Victor shrugged with a smile.
"Speaking of this, Victor, you should give me an answer." Adriaan took a tissue to wipe the corners of his mouth and said, "I really want you to help me."
"There doesn't seem to be much interaction between our companies, does there?" Victor did not answer directly.
"It has nothing to do with this. What I like is your brain, Victor. People who can still invest in the IT industry at this time are people with long-term vision. And AC Media will have a lot of online business in the future. It may have to operate independently. I need a talented person to help me." Adriaan said quickly, "So, don't refuse me, okay?"
"I need to think about it." Victor once again offered this all-purpose answer.
"Oh, damn it, Victor, you can't be so evasive!" Adriaan cried with dissatisfaction. "It seems that I have to put some pressure on you — persuade him, Diane. Persuade your boyfriend not to be so stubborn."
"Sorry, Eide, I never interfere with Victor's decisions." Victor's girlfriend, Diane Gleason, said with a smile.
"Well, then Aunt?" Adriaan turned to look at his aunt.
"Me too, dear." Aunt said with a smile.
"Uncle?" Adriaan finally turned to his uncle. At the same time, the corners of Victor's smiling mouth gradually drooped.
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