Chapter 674

After Vincent Price, or rather, Martin Mortimer, left, Adriaan picked up the documents that he had not read carefully and whistled softly. Anthony Pellicano was known as the Eye of Hollywood in Zhang Heng's previous life. He had so many celebrity clients, and he was able to set off such a big storm. If Zhang Heng hadn't paid attention to him from the beginning, he would have found out about Pellicano in a few days' time. Similarly, if it weren't for Martin, a cunning new face, presiding over the work, Pellicano would probably have retreated a long time ago.

In fact, Adriaan was not worried that Pellicano would blackmail him or extort him. Although the old man was an old bastard, he was also an old fox. He knew very well who the real big shots were, and he would not rashly offend them. Not to mention that there were a lot of homeless people and drunken truck drivers in this country, these big shots could use the law to make him suffer in silence, even if he was still very young.

However, Adriaan did not like to hand the initiative to others, so he asked Martin, who he had painstakingly roped in, to be in charge. This was also a test.

Of course, Zhang Heng would not underestimate Pellicano. Even a lion would use its full strength to catch a rabbit. Adriaan's current career and status were undoubtedly due to his foresight and Claude's help, but it also had something to do with his rational character. Although Pellicano's methods were despicable, it would inevitably be troublesome if Zhang Heng got entangled with him. Therefore, it was necessary to show his strength first and then show his goodwill.

The result was exactly what Zhang Heng wanted. Pellicano gave in very honestly, and Martin's ability was recognized by Zhang Heng. In this way, Zhang Heng could rest assured that the intelligence gathering work would be handed over to this guy. However, Adriaan would not trust Martin wholeheartedly so soon. He was only in charge of presiding over the work, not to mention that Legt would take care of everything. There was no need to worry. Time would tell.

"How are you going to thank me, Nicole?" Adriaan sighed, then pressed the communication button on the table. "Come in, Charley."

Soon, Charlize appeared at the door. Her neat OL attire made her look as beautiful and charming as ever.

"Deal with this, pick out the useful ones and give them to Raynor, the person in charge of the publicity department. Of course, informally." Adriaan handed over the documents in his hand.

Charlie took it and looked at it. Then, he raised his head and looked at Adrian with a smile that wasn't a smile. After a while, he said in a half-mocking and half-mocking tone, "Looks like another woman is about to fall into your clutches."

"Hey, Charley, what are you talking about? Am a devil?" Adriaan asked, pretending to be displeased.

"Hey, Charley, what are you saying? Am Charley? As long as you see a woman you like, you will find a way to get close to her, please her, tie her up with what she wants the most, and finally play with her in your hands. It's like … "Charles suddenly thought of something, and his teasing expression became more intense." It's like you're admiring your collection. "

"I'm not sure. Are you talking about a strategy for a video game?" Adrian laughed and stood up. He came to Charlize and put his arm around her waist. "One of my most beautiful collections?"

He looked at her condescendingly. Not only did he reach out to gently pinch her chin, but his hand also slid down from her waist to rub her round and perky bottom. Then he leaned close to her ear and whispered flirtatiously, "Why don't we finish what we didn't finish when Martin came in?"

He looked down at her. Not only did he reach out to pinch her chin, but he also turned around and walked out. "Even if it's a collection, I have the right to refuse. Otherwise, you can take her down from the shelf." "Ha, that's disappointing," Charlize unceremoniously knocked off his claws, gave him a supercilious look, and turned to walk out. "Even if it's a collection, I have the right to refuse. Otherwise, you can take her down from the shelf."

"Ha, that's really disappointing." Adriaan heaved a long sigh. When he followed her to the door, he suddenly slapped her butt hard. Charlize turned her head and glared at him, then slammed the door and left.

Adriaan chuckled and did not care. If he did not do this, he would not be Charlize. He was not the best actress in his previous life, but the most beautiful diamond in South Africa. The relationship between them was so interesting and subtle. Although his women were different, Charlize was undoubtedly the most outstanding one.

Well, let's not talk about this for the time being. Since Adriaan had anticipated Cruise's action and dealt with Pellicano, he should, of course, deepen the relationship and let Cruise completely swallow the bitter fruit. Anyway, Cruise was destined to suffer such a setback, so there was no need to feel burdened. At worst, Zhang Heng would help him secretly in the future, if he had learned how to position himself.

You see, I'm actually a kind person. Adriaan thought proudly and shamelessly.

Speaking of which, if he had not been forced into a corner, Cruise probably would not have wanted to ask that old Italian man for help. After all, Nicole was not easy to deal with. In addition, Adriaan was helping her behind the scenes. The public opinion was on Nicole's side, just like in his previous life. Cruise's affair was not without evidence.

Salma Hayek, this was the scandal target that Adriaan chose for Cruise. This was not a decision made out of thin air. In fact, according to the information collected, Salma, a sexy Latin woman, did have an affair with him. So, who else should he look for if not her? Of course, there wasn't enough evidence to say that Salma was the third party that caused the couple to divorce, but why would the reporters or the paparazzi care about that? As for ordinary people, what they wanted was gossip about stars. Whether it was true or not was not something they cared about.

More importantly, although this divorce storm was very big, it had not reached the level of his previous life. So, with a little effort, he could guide public opinion to confirm this matter. As for Salma Hayek, she could not get this kind of opportunity to hype up. How could she firmly deny that she had nothing to do with Cruise? Being vague and saying a lot of things without any point of view was not a politician's specialty.

As a result, Cruise was in big trouble. Now, it was impossible for Pellicano to continue serving him. The final result could be imagined. So, a few days later, Adriaan took his luxurious private plane to France with peace of mind.

With the arrival of May, Cannes, a small coastal town in southern France, once again won the attention of filmmakers and enthusiasts from all over the world. Although the three major European film festivals more or less entertained themselves, they were still relatively open compared to the Oscars. As long as one was confident in their film, they could apply to participate in the film festival. Whether they could get a place or not depended more on luck.

However, the organizers were more or less aware of this and were constantly seeking changes. They could not let this long-standing film festival decline in their hands, right? However, it was hard to say whether the arrogant French would accept this change.

This time, there were two Americans on the jury of the Cannes Film Festival. One was Italian Martin Scorsese, and the other was Denis Knight's ex-girlfriend, Winona Ryder. Because of this, Denis, who had originally wanted to go to Cannes to relax, changed his schedule. The fire in his backyard had not been extinguished yet. If it burned again, it would be big trouble.

But whether it was Martin Scorsese or Winona Ryder, they were not the Americans who attracted the most attention from the reporters. The one who attracted the most attention was Adrian Kewell, who had broken Steven Soderberg's record of being the youngest Palme d 'Or winner with Pulp Fiction six years ago.

Something incredible always happened in this world. Six years ago, Adriaan was just a young director making low-budget movies. He had the title of Ghost Genius and a small film company. Six years later, not only did he become a rising star in the American media industry, but he also served as the chairman of a large group that owned various TV stations, film companies, record companies, and game companies. He had also become one of the few great directors in the world. Ghost Genius had been replaced by miracles, not to mention his accurate judgment of people.

Now that he had brought a new film to the Cannes Film Festival, how could the European reporters let him go?

"Mr. Adriaan, may I ask why you brought your latest film to the competition, instead of the two you made last year?"

"Mr. Adriaan, do you want to win another Palme d 'Or this time?"

"Mr. Adriaan, what do you think of your film? What do you think of the two leading actors, Nicole Kidman and … Naomi Watts? "

When the car door opened and a man in a suit and sunglasses got out, there was the sound of shutter shutters and questions in various accents. There was a huge crowd outside the hotel. They were all holding their cameras and trying their best to squeeze their way up. Just the number of reporters alone was enough to block the entrance. This showed how much attention Adrian had received.

Adrian didn't say anything. Instead, he walked into the hotel lobby with a smile on his face under the protection of his bodyguards and hotel staff. Disappointed, the reporters immediately focused their cameras on the two ladies who got out of the two cars behind them. Although they didn't know who Naomi was, Nicole could tell who she was. Therefore, they swarmed up and wanted to ask more questions. Unfortunately, the two ladies also smiled and didn't answer their questions. Other than taking countless photos, the reporters got almost nothing.

But how could this be a problem for these uncrowned kings? The next day, all kinds of articles were published in newspapers around Europe.

"Director Miracle has come to Cannes again after six years. We should welcome him. In the past few years, his films have become more and more commercialized and no longer have the amazing feeling they used to have. I believe he is also distressed by this, so he came here with his latest work. I hope he can find what he wants again when he is away from Hollywood. We all look forward to him making better and more thought-provoking films." This was the report of Liberation, with the usual arrogance and self-righteousness of the French.

The French invented movies and started the New Wave movement, so in their eyes, they had to be superior to others. This strong sense of superiority made them always raise their chins high in front of the filmmakers from other countries, even if they humbly complimented you. When they commented on a work, as long as it did not conform to their views, they would not hesitate to criticize, even though the film market was basically dominated by Hollywood.

But Adriaan was also an upstart in the American media. Everyone in Hollywood had heard of his name. Such a big shot came to Cannes again, and he had won the Palme d 'Or a few years ago, so people had to say some good things about him. That was why the above article praised Adriaan and flattered themselves.

But it was not that there was no cynicism. There was such an article in Le Monde: "I am not optimistic about his new work. From the introduction, it seems to be a suspense thriller story that takes place in Hollywood. Although we can say that it is these things that happen around us that give people inspiration, why should it be limited to Hollywood? His previous works, at least before 1995, were all at his fingertips, with bold and imaginative ideas. Why couldn't he do it now? It's very simple. He has already made a name for himself in Hollywood, so he doesn't need to invest too much energy and enthusiasm. Otherwise, how could there be such a funny work as' Braveheart '? "

Obviously, the author was dissatisfied. What was he dissatisfied about? What else could it be other than the seduced Sophie Marceau?! Although she had almost never won any honors, in the hearts of the French men, she was a very desirable beauty. But Adriaan used 'Braveheart' to seduce her to Hollywood. How could they be happy?

"Adrian Kewell participated in the Cannes Film Festival again. The sexy dance of Monica Bellucci in 'Pulp Fiction' from six years ago is still vivid in my mind. But now things have changed. The muse beside him has been replaced by someone else, but I don't know whether it is Ms. Naomi Watts or Ms. Nicole Kidman."

"Just yesterday, Director Miracle checked into the Mokes Hotel in Cannes, along with the two female leads of the new work, Naomi Watts, and Nicole Kidman, who is currently divorcing Tom Cruise. Later, he was seen having dinner with the two women in the hotel's restaurant, acting intimately."

The above two reports came from Italy's' Corriere della Sera 'and the other from the United Kingdom's' The Sun '. The content was similar, but there was a clear distinction between the two. Italy was indeed a "romantic" country, just like France. The description was both suggestive and suggestive. On the other hand, the British tabloids were too straightforward. They gossiped for the sake of gossiping, but that was how they had always been. If they wanted to attract attention, they had to use shocking headlines and straightforward content. Those gossip-loving people did not care who the muse was. As long as they were told that a married woman who was divorcing her husband was having a good time with a well-known playboy, they would definitely fork out the money.

"This is very confusing. According to Adriaan's past records, he should have completed at least one of the two films he produced at the same time last year. Why didn't he use one of the two films to participate in the Cannes Film Festival? Why did he use the latest work that was completed not long ago? Does Adriaan think that people can't enjoy movies based on Shakespeare or Elizabeth I for the time being? "This was an article by a columnist in the 'Times', full of complaints.

This also represented the attitude of most British critics. They were very unhappy. When the news that Adriaan would participate in this year's Cannes Film Festival with a new film, many people thought that it would be one of the three films he produced last year that hadn't been released yet. Cannes had a rule that the participating films had to premiere at the festival.

Needless to say, "The Matrix", which was currently being promoted, was obviously a commercial work. The investment was also not small. It was impossible for such a film to premiere at the festival, so it was bound to be one of the two films produced later. Adriaan's speed in producing films had become a consensus. Even if he couldn't finish them at the same time, it should not be a problem for him to finish one. However, to everyone's surprise, the film he would be participating in the Cannes Film Festival was actually the film he produced not long ago, starring the unknown Naomi Watts and the divorcing Nicole Kidman!

This made the British people very angry. Last year, they were still saying that Adriaan was a British director, but he did not participate in the Cannes Film Festival with a British-style film that should have been produced already. Instead, he participated in a super low-budget production that was said to only cost a few hundred thousand US dollars. Wasn't this a slap in the face? Even though they had been slapped in the face many times when they first announced it.

As for the American media, they only briefly mentioned it, and then the tabloids reprinted the gossip about Adriaan, Nicole, and Naomi. There was no other news. The Americans were not interested in the Cannes Film Festival. Even a miracle director could not change this.

Although the media was making a big fuss and all kinds of news came out one after another, as the person involved, Adriaan, did not go out for the past few days. Other than adjusting to the time difference and talking with the person in charge here about preparing for the release of the film, there was also …

The waiter rang the doorbell, and soon the door opened. A beautiful and sexy blonde about 5 feet 4 inches (165 cm) tall appeared at the door. She looked at the waiters and the several dining carts outside, smiled, and nodded to let them in.

After pushing the dining carts in, although there was a tall man and a tall woman standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass window, the waiters ignored them and began to place the food on the table. With well-trained movements, the food was quickly placed neatly. If it were not for the fact that it was daytime, they would have lit candles.

"Do we need to separate, Mr. Adriaan?" After they were done, the leader of the waiters bowed slightly to the man and asked in French, "Or do we separate now?"

"Cut it, but don't separate. There is no need to leave anyone here. We will take care of it," the man said.

The leader nodded and quickly instructed the waiters to start cutting. After dealing with this, they brought the 52 year old Bordeaux to the man for a look, and the waiters left one after another.

"Please sit down, ladies." After the door closed, Adriaan smiled and made a gesture to the two beautiful girls in front of him.