Chapter 509

Isn't it just a little bit of fame? What's there to be proud of? Blake, who was applying lip balm on her pink lips in front of the mirror, thought angrily. Of course, this kind of contempt was just self-comfort. Although the previous rumors had hurt Leaton a little, because of her celebrity status and her ability to dress up, she might not be comparable to Blake, who grew up in a middle-class family, but it was enough to attract some people.

If that bitch can do it, I can do it too! After finishing her makeup, Blake put her hands on her hips and spun around in front of the mirror. Her wavy blonde hair hung down softly. Although her face was said to be a little mature, it just so happened to add a touch of charm to her youthful appearance. How am I not as good as that bitch Leaton? Isn't it just the advantage of being a celebrity? As long as I become a famous actress, let's see if that bitch can still maintain her composure!

From Blake's point of view, the only reason Leaton was able to make a comeback amidst the rumors was because she was a relatively well-known actress. This was both her strength and her weakness. As long as Blake had the same qualifications, he could easily leave her in the dust. Therefore, when she found out that "Summer of Jeans" was about to be adapted into a movie, and someone persuaded her father to let her audition, she immediately jumped out and said that she really wanted to do it.

Blake originally liked this novel that was published last year, and so did her female friends and classmates. So even though she had decided not to act until high school after she played a role in a movie directed by her father, she still couldn't help but be tempted when she heard "Summer of Jeans". Also, this best-selling novel was very popular among the girls in school. If she could play a role in it, it would be enough for her to compete with Leaton in school. She could act in a movie that she liked and defeat her opponent, so why not?

Also, Blake's ambition wasn't that great. She secretly learned from her father that the female lead of this movie was likely to be Alexis Bladel, the female lead of "Gilmore Girls". After hearing this news, Blake secretly laughed in his heart. She looked quiet and cute on TV, but in reality … as a child from a family in the entertainment industry, even though Blake was young, he more or less understood some things under the influence of what he saw and heard.

Since that was the case, of course, she wouldn't compete for the female lead role, so her main goal was the other three girls. No matter which one she got, she would achieve her goal.

Blake tidied up her clothes again, and after making sure there were no obvious flaws, she smiled proudly and turned to leave. At the same time, the bathroom door opened, and a girl about the same age as her walked in. She was wearing a pair of boots, a long-sleeved turtleneck sweater, a pink scarf, and a white ruffled hat. She was young and energetic, but most importantly, Blake knew this girl.

"Leaton?" Blake looked at her in surprise.

"Blake?" Riton raised an eyebrow but did not show any other expression, as if she was not surprised to see her here. "Nice to see you."

Leighton brushed past her and went to the sink. She took her make-up from her handbag and fixed it in front of the mirror, as if Blake were insignificant.

"You're here … Are you here for an audition?" Blake couldn't help but ask, even though he wanted to leave.

"Of course." Looking at Blake in the mirror, Leaton chuckled. "It looks like you are too?"

She then turned around and looked at Blake with a hint of mockery, which made Blake quite uncomfortable. But before she could refute, Leaton said, "Unfortunately, you might have to go to the white robe, Blake."

Blake was stunned at first, then she sneered. "Really? You really know how to talk big, Leighton. Those who talk big are easily abandoned when they're exposed. "

"I'm not talking big, Blake." Leaton moved closer to Blake, and the mockery on her face became even more obvious. "'Summer of Jeans' has four female roles, and all four of them have been confirmed. One of them is mine. Today's audition is just a formality, and it's also to prepare for future promotions. Only an idiot like you would think you have a chance."

Blake narrowed her eyes. "You think I'll believe you, Leaton?"

"It doesn't matter. It's up to you whether you believe me or not." Leaton did not say anything else. She put on a look of disdain that Blake often had. She lifted her chin and walked straight out. Blake was stunned for a while by her confident attitude.

Impossible, she's just scaring me! The girl took a deep breath and said to herself in her heart. Even so, she still felt a trace of uneasiness in her heart.

Soon, her uneasiness was confirmed. After Thanksgiving, the audition results finally came out, and Blake Lively was not on the list. After hearing the news, her face suddenly turned pale. Even though her father comforted her and told her that it was not a big deal and that it was just a small setback, it still did not make her feel better.

This was especially so when Blake finally managed to get his hands on the list of actors. His gaze swept past Alexis Bredel, Amanda Seyfried, and Megan Fox before stopping on Leighton Meester. His face scrunched up as if he had been slapped in the face, and his face turned red. After the holidays, when she returned to school and faced Leaton's condescending gaze, Blake felt the taste of defeat for the first time. Her pride and modesty began to waver.

Why?! She could not help but roar in her heart. Why?!

Why? Of course, it was because someone was manipulating things from behind. Adriaan had promised Leaton that he would help her deal with Blake. How could he go back on his word? It just so happened that after returning from China, he finally succeeded in getting Jennifer Connelly and Alexis Bredel into bed together. He put on a scene that had not yet been seen in his life, and he conveniently tarnished Alexis' beautiful blue eyes.

Since he had played others to this extent, and even let her and Connelly play his roles in "Gilmore Girl", he had to give them some benefits. So, Adriaan adapted "Summer of Jeans", which was published by his company last year, into a movie and made Alexis the female lead. In any case, she left the deepest impression in the movie.

Then, this novel was adapted into a movie. There were four girls in the main roles, so in addition to Alexis, Amanda and Megan were also added. Adriaan originally wanted to let Jessica interact with Megan, but she had already played the role of an intelligence agent in "The Bourne Identity" and was about to take on the role of the invisible woman in "Fantastic Four". It would be inappropriate for her to play a high school student, so after thinking about it, he gave the role to Amanda.

Although they were a little young, this was a story about high school students, so their acting skills did not need to be too good. Being a little young was just in line with Adriaan's strategy to attract younger audiences.

As for the fourth role, the one played by Blake Lively in the original film, it was given to Leaton Meister. After that, under the condition of secrecy, they pretended to hold an audition, and in a roundabout way, they invited Blake to participate, which led to the scene in the bathroom.

In the end, after Thanksgiving, Leaton, who was proud of herself in front of Blake at school, tried her best to serve Adriaan. She even did all kinds of daring and dangerous things without any hindrance, such as being intimately entangled with Adriaan in a dark corner of the dance hall.

But for Adriaan, this was not the biggest gain. Leaton was already tightly under his control, and even if it did not reach this stage this time, she would give her all to him sooner or later. The threesome with Ji Hui last time was the best proof, so little Megan was Adriaan's biggest gain.

Speaking of which, Megan looked very hot and sexy, especially that day in the inner room of the casting hall, when she gave her first time sitting on his body and twisting her hips, the charm she displayed was almost indescribable. Even so, deep down in her heart, she was still a little woman. She longed for a man's love and a shoulder to lean on.

Perhaps she did not realize it herself, and she pretended to be very independent, but her body would not lie, especially when it was immersed in pleasure. This was actually very normal. As mentioned before, ever since she was a child, she had been ostracized by many people. At first, it was because she was not beautiful, but later, it was because she was too hot, just like Jessica.

This created a serious inferiority complex, and the inferiority complex made her close her heart, especially when she finally became a model. A few years later, she was eliminated because of her height. In the end, she had no choice but to change her profession. Because of this, her inferiority complex became even more serious, so she tried her best to present a different feeling in front of people. She was hot and attractive to begin with. In addition, when she was rushing between various TV series, her role was also that of a vase type. Other than showing off her figure, she also showed off her figure. Although she attracted a lot of attention and many young people fought to talk to her, unfortunately, no one cared about her inner world.

This situation continued until Adriaan appeared. He was well prepared, and with his rich and varied methods when it came to women, he easily opened Megan's heart at Downey Jr.'s party. After that, all he did was widen the gap, and continuously instilled the idea of "give me everything you have, and you won't have to worry anymore" into her heart.

The result was very obvious. Otherwise, Megan would not have been caught by him in the room when she went to the audition for "Summer of Jeans". After the audition, she bit her lip and limped like a little woman, which made her look very cute. When he sent her back, she even used the excuse that he had hurt her and could not sit, and shamelessly crawled into the backseat.

"You will always be good to me, right?" Megan asked in a sweet voice as she lay on Adrian's body after they had recovered and fought yet another battle.

"Of course, my little Megan," Adriaan said as he caressed her smooth back.

Unexpectedly, Megan snorted, "You playboy, you have so many women, why should I believe you?"

"I do like to chase after women, especially those who are charming, but I will protect those who need my protection even more." Adriaan smiled as he pressed the young woman under his body and kissed her until her whole body went soft.

Although things were going smoothly, and he had pried open Megan's heart, it would still take time for him to completely control her. Although Megan knew that he was a playboy and had affairs with many women, she did not know what kind of position those women held by his side. After all, Megan was not like Sarah, Scarlet, or Leighton. Her family was basically intact. Although her parents had divorced when she was young, her stepfather was very strict with her. This was very similar to Jessica.

In fact, Megan was very similar to Jessica. It was just that if Jessica had not been shot by accident and had no choice but to submit to Adriaan's despotic power, she would not leave even if he wanted her to. Of course, no one knew what would have happened to her now. As for the little woman, although she was dependent on men, she liked to stick to them. After their relationship developed, Megan almost called him five or six times a day, and there was nothing important.

"I just want to hear your voice," she said coquettishly on the other side of the phone.

As the secretary in charge of transferring the calls, Ivanka often teased and even ridiculed him, and the other women were more or less dissatisfied. Fortunately, it was Thanksgiving Day, and Adriaan was more or less relieved.

In this kind of situation, if Megan knew that so many women were part of his collection, and that she was one of them, it was hard to say what kind of reaction she would have. Once the little woman got into a dead end, it would be a very scary thing. So, Adriaan had to continue to subtly influence her.

Thanksgiving Day was as lively as ever. Lily, who had already started school and started to lead the school, began to have the demeanor of a king of children. She ordered the three-year-old Deva, Juliet, and two-year-old Mary to bring the one-year-old Eleanor around to play. Even little Emma, who came with her pregnant aunt from Hawaii to attend Thanksgiving Day for the first time, had to listen to her.

It seemed that she was addicted to being the leader. Who knew what she would do in the future? Inherit the company? It was hard to say. Adriaan would not leave too much money for his children. Without training, there would be no career. If, with the connections he had, his children still couldn't do it, then …

After Thanksgiving Day, another commercial blockbuster was about to be released, and that was "Pirates of the Caribbean", which was invested by Miramax. The Weinstein brothers had set a budget of 140 million for this movie, which was the first time in the history of Miramax. Because of such a large investment, Harvey Weinstein kept urging the progress of the movie, rushing to release it this year, even though Adriaan had told him that it might be better next year. Although Miramax was famous, it still couldn't compete with the seven major film companies in terms of funding.

"I just hope that the audience will like it. As long as they like it, everything will be fine. But will the audience really like it?" After walking the red carpet and entering the theater, Weinstein began nagging at Adriaan. He was completely different from the way he had been when he was talking to the reporters and praising the movie.

"Hey, Harvey, you're not like this usually. You're always full of energy, as if there's no peak you can't climb. What happened to you?" Adriaan asked half-jokingly.

In fact, it was normal. After all, a 140 million investment was not child's play. Even the seven major film companies would suffer if they lost money, let alone the second-tier Miramax. It was no wonder that Harvey Weinstein was like this.

"You don't have to be like this, Harvey." Adriaan immediately laughed. "You've seen the reviews from the critics before. Most of them were praising the movie, and you also think that John, Jeffrey, Heath, and Kyla performed very well. The whole movie is also very interesting."

"But there are also people who think that this is a messy fantasy movie. It seems to want to combine many things together, but it's a little too focused," Weinstein said reflexively.

"When did you become so pessimistic, Harvey?" Adriaan asked jokingly. He then took a few steps forward and patted the shoulder of a person who was standing in front of him and chatting with his friends. "Hey, John, some critics said that your performance was very exaggerated, like a funny clown, which made the whole movie look funny. What do you think?"

"Do I need to care about what they say?" Johnny Dep turned around and gave a standard Dep answer.

"Did you see that, Harvey?" Adriaan immediately smiled at Weinstein.

"Okay, okay, I'm just a little nervous. After all, I've been busy for so long, and now it's finally going to be released. It's like giving birth." Facing Dep, as well as the actors, directors, and producers like Heath Ledger, Jeffrey Rush, Gore Verbinski, and Jerry Bruckheimer, Weinstein couldn't say things like actors and the boss of a film company were different.

"You make it sound like you've given birth before." Adriaan did not hesitate to tease him, which immediately drew laughter from the crowd.

"Let's not talk about this, okay?" Weinstein spread his hands helplessly.

Seeing this, Adriaan let him go and turned his attention to the other actors. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Dep and Jeffrey, he then looked at Ledger. "How do you feel, Heath? I heard you practiced your swordsmanship very well and almost caught the famous Captain Jack Sparrow. "

This was both a tease about the movie's plot and the filming process. Due to the movie's requirements, the lead actors needed to practice swordsmanship. The production team even specially hired a swordsmanship master to teach them. Among them, Heath's swordsmanship was the best. Even though it was mostly for show, he had the style and style. Even the swordsmanship master praised him.

Dep couldn't help but feel a little indignant, so the two of them had a friendly match during the filming. Even though their swordsmanship was about the same, Ledger had a clear advantage because of his previous hard work. If it weren't for Dep pulling a trick like Sparrow in the movie, he definitely wouldn't have been able to beat Ledger.

So from then on, "almost caught the famous Captain Jack Sparrow" became a joke among the production team.