Chapter 531

"Hi, Julia. I'm so happy to see you here." Hearing Adriaan's greeting, Julia, who was talking to her assistant, immediately turned her head. Although there was a flash of panic in her eyes, she calmed down after a few seconds.

"Hello, Eide," Julia responded with a smile. Julia replied with a smile. She then looked curiously at Emma, who was in his arms. The little girl bit her finger and looked at Julia with the same expression. Her big eyes rolled around, making her look very cute.

"This is Emma. She's my … friend's child." Adriaan explained and then stroked the little girl's head. "This is Ms. Julia Roberts. Say hello, dear."

Unexpectedly, the little girl suddenly turned around and threw herself into Adriaan's arms, burying her head in his shoulder.

"Sorry, she's a little shy." Adriaan explained helplessly. Generally speaking, when Emma did this, it meant that she didn't like the other party very much. So far, other than Emma Thompson, who filmed "Howard Manor", Charlize was the only woman she didn't know well enough to win her heart.

"It's okay. I actually have a niece about the same age as her, and her name is also Emma." Julia waved her hand indifferently. "She's also very shy with outsiders. It's all because of … my damn brother!"

Speaking of this, she suddenly became angry. "He got his girlfriend pregnant but didn't want to take responsibility. His girlfriend also didn't want to raise the child. In the end, I was the one who brought the child home. I even fell out with my brother because of this."

As soon as she finished speaking, Julia was stunned. Why did she say all this to him so smoothly? Although … but …

"Frankly speaking, Julia, your niece is much better than Emma." Adriaan didn't seem to notice her daze. After sighing, he patted Emma's back. However, the little girl immediately opened her mouth and bit his face. At the same time, she raised her hands and let out a howl, causing Adriaan to roll his eyes again.

After Julia giggled, her curiosity was piqued. "Why?"

"Well …" Adriaan hesitated as he looked at the little girl in his arms. In the end, he gave a brief explanation. Julia's eyes suddenly widened. Just like Charlize, she looked at Emma with a lot more pity. Unfortunately, the little girl didn't appreciate it at all. When Julia reached out to touch her head, not only did she move to the side, but she also made a big face at her.

"She's so cute," Julia said with a smile and a shrug. She didn't feel embarrassed.

"Yes, kids!" Adrian chuckled and changed the topic. "How have you been? I mean, how is this role? Mike didn't ask too much, right? "

"No, Mike is a very good director. We get along well." Julia tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. When it came to work, she became indifferent again. "I like this role. It's very interesting. Conservative but not old-fashioned."

"I'm glad you like it. I wrote it especially for you. I hope it can bring you good luck." Adriaan smiled.

Then, the two fell silent. Occasionally, they would look at each other and quickly look away. After a few minutes, Adriaan said again, "If you're free tonight …"

"Sorry, Eide. I've been very tired these days, so …" Julia made a gesture.

"I miss you, Julia," Adriaan interrupted her and said directly.

After another silence, Julia smiled bitterly. "Don't be like this, Eide. You have …"

"I broke up with Kate," Adriaan interrupted her again.

"How … how could that be?" Julia's eyes widened. "Why?"

"Why else? I confessed to her. "Adriaan shrugged. For a moment, he seemed a little lonely.

"This … this …" Julia didn't know what to say. Just then, Neville announced that the break was over and filming would resume. She had no choice but to suppress her doubts and walk onto the set. As a result, there were a lot of NGs during filming.

Speaking vaguely was indeed effective. Adriaan thought to himself as he looked at Julia on the set. He didn't notice that Emma, who was in his arms, would look at Julia from afar and then back at him. Her eyes kept darting around.

However, after the first day of contact, Julia intentionally avoided Adriaan for the next two days. Even if she couldn't avoid him, she would only talk to him casually. It was even more impossible for her to ask him out.

Adriaan wasn't in a hurry. There were still a few days before he returned to Los Angeles, and the crew had given him a surprise.

"'Pride and Prejudice'?" Adriaan asked as he pointed at the book in the woman's hand. The woman raised her head and looked at him in confusion. He quickly made a hand gesture. "Sorry, I just saw that you were a little engrossed in it, so I wanted to know the name of the book in your hand."

"Yes, 'Pride and Prejudice'. It's one of my favorite novels." The other party smiled. She had a head of soft black hair and large brown eyes. She was dressed in simple casual clothes, but she looked elegant and charming when she smiled.

"Love is important, but so is money." Adriaan casually said a sentence and sat down next to the woman. Emma wasn't with him today. Charlize was taking her out to play.

A look of surprise appeared on the woman's face, and her brown eyes lit up. "Do you like this novel as well?"

"I don't particularly like it, but Austen's novel is worth reading again and again." Adriaan shrugged and extended his hand. "Adrian Kewell, nice to meet you."

"Richel Wei Zi, nice to meet you too." The woman shook hands with him. "You're from America … Wait, you're the miracle American director who directed 'Howard Manor'?!"

She looked at him in shock. She didn't even notice that the book in her hand had fallen to the ground. Adriaan shrugged. "If there's no other person named Adrian Kewell who lives in Los Angeles, then it's me."

Richel's mouth opened so wide that she could swallow an egg. It took her a long time to digest this information.

"I … I can't believe … I'm actually sitting … sitting next to you!" Richel stammered, but she quickly controlled herself. She held Adriaan's hand again and asked excitedly, "Can you tell me how you filmed 'Howard Manor'? I don't mean anything by it. I majored in English literature in college. "

Adriaan smiled and was about to answer when he heard Neville calling for them to get ready for filming. Richel instantly looked disappointed.

"How about we go out for a cup of coffee after filming?" Adriaan invited.

Richel blinked and thought for a few seconds before nodding with a smile.

This was the surprise that the crew had prepared for Adriaan. The elegant and beautiful Richel Wei Zi was actually playing the role of the male lead's girlfriend! As a graduate of Cambridge University, Richel had a high degree that other stars didn't have. She majored in English literature in college, so she had an outstanding temperament and was indeed very beautiful. She was known as a princess in college and had always been a sexy goddess in the hearts of intellectuals. Since Julia was avoiding him, he didn't mind going out to have a chat with Richel.

After filming, Adriaan and Richel walked out side by side. He clearly felt someone's gaze on his back for a long time, but he didn't look back.

The two found an outdoor cafe on a nearby street. Although the temperature in London wasn't very high in March, the sun peeked through the thick clouds and shone on their bodies, making them feel warm and comfortable. In such an environment, sitting in an outdoor cafe in an English alleyway and chatting over coffee was a wonderful thing.

I haven't seen the 52 and 58 versions, so I can't comment on them. I heard that the 58 version was too farcical. As for the 67 version, which was the first color version of Pride and Prejudice, it was also changed too much. It didn't even have the four sisters. The 80 movie version is the best version so far. The plot and characters are just right, but because the actors were almost based on the illustrations of the novel, there are some shortcomings in the acting, and the scale of the plot is too small. I personally think that if we want to make a good Austen novel, it's better to make it into a seven or eight episode short TV series … "Adriaan spoke with fervor and assurance, while Richel looked at him with shining eyes.

They talked about a lot of things, from English literature to European literature to American literature. Most of the time, Adriaan could say one, two, three, four things, and from time to time, he told a little joke that made Richel laugh. Even if there was something he didn't know, he would admit it honestly, and then Richel would change the topic.

It wasn't surprising that he had read so many books. These were the necessary skills of the old Adriaan. As a playboy, or rather, a very charming playboy who didn't just rely on exuding hormones to attract women, he had to deal with all kinds of women. Reading so many books and movies, to him, was just like playing the piano and guitar. It was just a skill to pick up girls. Now that it was the reborn Adriaan, coupled with the combination of his perverted memories, it was even more successful.

After a good evening at the cafe, the two went to have dinner, and then continued shopping and chatting. When they passed by a handicraft shop, Adriaan bought a small gift for her.

Richel, who was only 22 years old, was still very young. She still had a bit of a youthful tail. Although her figure was not as plump as it would be in the future, her 5 '5 "height made her look very tall and straight. She was very eye-catching when she walked on the street.

However, Adriaan didn't intend to get her now. He wanted to cultivate their relationship first, and when she came to Los Angeles to develop, she naturally wouldn't be able to escape his hands. However, good calculations didn't mean that reality would develop like this. Some things suddenly happened.

The creaking sound echoed in the bedroom, and the violently shaking bed was in a fierce battle. Clothes were thrown everywhere from the door to the side of the bed. It could be imagined how passionate the two were when they came in.

"Ah … ah … Eide …" Richel's moans of ecstasy grew louder and louder. She raised her head and pressed it against the bed. She closed her eyes and smiled with a hint of ecstasy, unreservedly accepting the other's impact. In the end, she screamed and hugged Adriaan's body like an octopus. The two intertwined naked bodies trembled violently at the same time. After dozens of seconds, they both let out a long sigh and collapsed.

Even so, the two did not separate. After a long time, Richel opened her eyes slightly. She still looked confused, and her chest rose and fell, still immersed in the charm just now, as if she couldn't extricate herself. Adriaan didn't say anything. He just kissed her chest and neck tenderly.

"You're amazing, Eide. This is great." Richel's soul finally fell from heaven. She turned around and hugged Adriaan. She said in a breathless voice. Then, she suddenly thought of something and became a little shy.

"What's wrong?" Adriaan asked, stroking her hair.

"I'm not … I'm not that kind of casual girl … I've never slept with … a man I just met …" Richel showed a chagrined look. She lowered her head and didn't look at Adriaan. She seemed to be regretting something.

"I can see that." Adriaan smiled, and then, under the puzzled look of Richel, he leaned over and bit her delicate earlobe, making the girl tremble slightly. "Your body's reaction can't lie."

"So, you've had a lot of women?" Richel suddenly raised her eyebrows. After the passion, she quickly recovered the wisdom she should have. Adriaan didn't answer. He just stroked her face. After a while, he said, "You're very charming, Richel. You have a unique temperament. It deeply attracted me. I told myself that if I refused you, I would regret it."

Richel propped up half of her naked body and stared at him for a long time before sighing. "I really don't understand why I would invite you home. I have a strong urge to … Oh, damn it …"

Her face suddenly turned red again. She stammered and wanted to say something. Adriaan chuckled and held her in his arms. He kissed her rosy lips again and put his tongue in to explore.

"This is normal, Richel. People always have all kinds of impulses as long as they know what they are doing. Do you remember how we discussed Eleanor in 'Sense and Sensibility'? This is a wonderful night. Even if there is no future, this night will remain in my memory. "Adriaan stared into her eyes and pinched her chin as he said softly.

"Oh, Eide, you're seducing me again. You've been seducing me all night …" Richel sighed and then took the initiative to kiss Adriaan. After a little entanglement, she let go of her previous annoyance and shyness and stuck her whole body to Adriaan. "This night is still long, Eide."

Without waiting for Richel to speak again, Adriaan had already turned over and pressed her under his body. The ecstatic moans sounded again.

This was an accident. Well, it wasn't really an accident. Adriaan's style had always been to never let go of the food that was already in his mouth. As for the future, after the passion, he had already made plans. Richel, who was on the list, would not escape from his hands.

It was indeed a wonderful night. Adriaan and Richel had intercourse several times and did not fall asleep until late at night. As a result, the next day, Richel was late to the filming and was scolded by Neville. On the other hand, Adriaan, who deliberately arrived a few hours late, was scolded by Charlize.

"I'm your secretary! I'm your assistant! But I'm not your friend's nanny! " Charlize wasn't really scolding. He pulled Adriaan to a corner and said through gritted teeth, "My job is to collect information for you, arrange your work schedule for you, answer your phone and contact people for you, but that doesn't include taking care of your friend's child! Even if you're going on a date, can't you send Emma home first?! "

With Charlize and Emma's good relationship, for her to complain like this, the little girl must have caused a lot of trouble for her. From the moment he appeared on the set, Emma screamed and pounced on him, it was easy to imagine.

"I'm sorry, okay?" Adriaan looked at Emma, who was being taken care of by the crew's assistant and looked at him pitifully from time to time. He then said, "Yesterday was an accident, I didn't think … it would end up like that. Alright, don't be angry. Angry women age very fast. "

Charlize immediately glared at him but didn't say anything. Adriaan then patted her shoulder and said, "I thank you on behalf of the little girl, I know the power of her crying and throwing a tantrum. Okay, there aren't many bosses like me who would apologize to their assistant. "

Hearing this, Charlize was slightly shocked. She thought of something and adjusted her expression, returning to her usual self, "I also apologize, Eide, I shouldn't have spoken to you like that."

"It's okay, I can understand how you feel." Adriaan, who saw her reaction, made a magnanimous gesture and waved his hand, "Then that's it, I have to go to Emma's place. Looking at her face, if I don't go over, she'll come up and arrest me."

That was the end of this problem, but another problem wasn't so easy to solve. Julia saw Adriaan and Richel leave, and then Richel happened to be late today. Even if Adriaan arrived a few hours later than Richel, others might not be able to tell, but how could Julia, who had been wild with Adriaan for a few days, not not know what happened between the two of them?

Hence, her attitude towards Adriaan changed from avoiding him to being cold. No matter what Adriaan said to her, she was cold and indifferent, which made Adriaan scratch his head a lot. However, because of this, the scene of the female lead being cold to the male lead's flirtatious behavior was filmed, and the result was praised by director Neville.