After a long while, the girl knocked on the door again. After another two or three minutes, a voice came from the office. "Come in."
It wasn't big, but it was clear. She felt slightly relieved, adjusted her clothes, and pushed the door open. Then, she maintained the cutest and most beautiful smile. "Hello, Mr. Adrian?"
Adriaan, who was sitting lazily on the high-back chair, raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Bubu? Why are you here? Why didn't anyone inform me? "
"Um … I'm sorry, Mr. Adrian. I … came to you on a whim," Britney Spears said nervously and uneasily as she stood at the door.
"Isn't Charley outside?" Adriaan frowned. Then, he thought of something and laughed. "Well, it seems like she's … Um, avoiding me again. What's the matter, Bubu?"
Then, he waved his hand. "Come and sit down. Don't stand there like a fool. That's not cute at all. Also, don't be so formal. I told you that you can call me Eide when there's no one around. "
"Yes, Eide." Britney heaved a sigh of relief. She walked briskly to the desk and sat down. Her smile became brighter. "I hope I'm not disturbing you."
"No, of course not." Adriaan spread his hands. "In fact, you came at the right time. I just finished something … Sigh!"
"What's wrong?" Britney's eyes widened. She did not understand why he suddenly called out.
"Nothing. I suddenly thought of a problem and forgot to deal with it. I'll have to remind Charley later." Adriaan quickly waved his hand. An inexplicable glint flashed in his narrowed eyes. He suddenly sat up and leaned his chest on the desk. He put one hand on it and the other below. He looked at the girl before him. "So, what's the matter? What's the problem? "
"It's … It's like this. I'm glad that you signed me …" Britney pursed her lips and tried hard to suppress her panic and nervousness.
She was not very eloquent. Although she was smart, she was still too inexperienced. She could not grasp the key points when she spoke. In the end, it became a review of her experiences in the past few years. Usually, Adrian would have started to talk to her. But now, he was holding his chin with one hand and making a "hmm" sound from time to time to show that he was listening, but his eyes were not focused. His hand under the table seemed to be moving, and his whole body was moving slightly.
"Anyway … Mr. Eric said that the EP was not bad, so … so … so … so … so … I think … I might know … about the preparation of the album … I mean … I just want to know." It took Britney a lot of effort to finish the sentence. She clenched her hands on her thighs and looked at Adriaan anxiously. She was afraid that he would say something unpleasant.
Unfortunately, she was destined to be disappointed. Adriaan just hummed and said nothing. He narrowed his eyes and seemed to be in deep thought. After a long while, he said, "That's all. I'll think about it."
Uneasiness and even fear filled Britney. What did that mean? Did he say that because he was disgusted by what she said? Or did he not want to think about it at all? God, did I say something wrong? She had to use all her strength to control her body to keep herself calm. She wanted to say something, but when she saw Adrian's absent-minded expression, she felt like she had fallen into an ice cave again.
"Then, I won't bother you anymore, Eide." She stood up and walked to the door after he nodded.
"By the way, Bubu." Adriaan suddenly stopped her. "About this, I'll talk to you in a few days. Don't worry and don't rush. I'll make arrangements."
Britney would have been delighted to hear that at any other time, but right now, her mind was occupied by negative emotions, and any words that entered her ears would be interpreted as the opposite.
Is he really disappointed in me? Britney thought in despair. She answered in a low voice and quickly walked out of the office. She walked for a long distance before she stopped and took two deep breaths.
Damn it! Damn it! Why was I so stupid! Why did I say that! The girl thought sadly in her heart. She looked at the office door not far away and recalled the day at the record company.
Become a singer on par with Madonna? Don't be silly, Britney. Who do you think you are? What's so special about you that makes Eide so invested in you? I can't believe you didn't get what he meant. Ed was just comforting you. If he really thinks you have potential, why would he say something so unrealistic?! "Christina had mocked her mercilessly at the time." You're right. You're right. "
It was the first time they had a conflict after they were signed to AC Media's MU Records. They were competitors back in the Mickey Mouse Club. Compared to their former companions after the club was disbanded, the two of them had a sense of superiority after signing to MU Records, even if it was not a formal contract. Especially since they were signed by Adriaan himself, the sense of superiority grew as Adriaan's vision was praised. Therefore, the two of them became at loggerheads with each other.
But Britney and Christina were smart enough to know that they could rely on each other in the unfamiliar environment of MU Records. Therefore, even if there was still competition between them, it was not much worse than when they were in MMC. But as they continued to blend into the environment, and with Adriaan's subtle differentiation, the conflict between the two deepened.
Therefore, in a private conversation, Christina proudly said that Adriaan thought highly of her. Provoked by her, Britney immediately brought up his promise to "stand side by side with Madonna". Christina, who was already dissatisfied that Britney could get more attention from Adriaan — in this regard, Adriaan's persistent brainwashing was effective — seized the opportunity to mock her.
Fortunately, the two of them were alone in the room and no one else heard them, or Britney would have cried from Christina's sharp words. Come to think of it, it was true. Her singing was not the best, her dancing was not the best, and she was just sweet and cute. But there were too many female singers like her, and if sweet and cute could become a pop queen, then there were too many pop queens in the world.
Therefore, Britney was dealt a terrible blow, while Christina held her head high for days. Although Britney was reluctant, what Christina said was true. Although it was acknowledged that Adriaan had excellent taste, there was no solid evidence in music. Therefore, she had been anxious all this time, fearing that Adriaan was really dissatisfied with her and those promises were just empty promises.
Sometimes, thinking too much would only make people more and more lost, and with constant self-suggestion, things would only get worse. Although Britney was smart, her EQ was terrible. Although she was determined to know Adriaan's true attitude, which once again proved that his persistent brainwashing was effective, she had no idea what to do.
Until the day she saw the Latin woman named Jennifer Lopez come to the company for a singing and dancing audition under Adriaan's lead, and heard that artistic director Erik Norton spoke highly of her, Britney could no longer hold back and mustered the courage to come to Bosworth Pictures to find out what was going on. She did not expect to get the worst result.
What should she do? What should she do now? Should she just leave like that? Britney looked at the door of the office and thought hesitantly. She was really unwilling. She had always dreamed of being a big star, especially after participating in MMC. She was especially obsessed with the feeling of the audience's enthusiastic cheers after the performance. So when she learned that the club was going to be disbanded, she was extremely depressed, and when she learned that someone wanted to sign her, she was extremely excited. So when Adriaan repeatedly said that he thought highly of her, that she had the potential to become the second Madonna, and that she should not let him down, she always worked hard to keep his favor. As long as she could become a big star, Britney did not care what she had to pay.
Maybe there was still a chance? Maybe Eide was just distracted by something else? Britney thought about it. She was depressed to find that she should have stayed in the office a little longer. Maybe there would have been a turn for the better. But now, she could only stand there and do nothing.
She did not know how long she stood like that before the office door finally opened. Then, Britney, who had been staring at the door without looking away, widened her eyes.
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Kirsten carefully wiped her face in front of the mirror, rinsed her mouth with a cup, and then began to touch up her makeup. She had to say that Adriaan's office was really well-equipped. She could not help but feel a little nauseous when she recalled what had happened. After all, it was the first time she had done something like that. Experiencing it in person and seeing it in a video were two different things, especially when she actually swallowed part of it. But so what? It was all worth it.
Thinking back, she still broke out in a cold sweat for her impulse that day. She was too stupid. Who would ask such a blatant question in front of the other party? She was mature in some ways, but also very immature in some ways. However, her gamble was very successful. Not only did it make her the most famous child star, but it also made her win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress! God, that was the Oscar! Thinking of her mother's expression at that time, thinking of those people who flattered her, the price she paid was worth it. It was the best decision she had made so far!
He straightened his clothes and stood in front of the dressing mirror a few times. The girl in the mirror was wearing a lace dress, white socks that reached to her knees, and red leather shoes. She was no different from when she first met him. Kirsten nodded with satisfaction and turned to leave the office's bathroom. She deliberately dressed like this today, and the effect looked very good.
"Hi, Eide." She greeted Adriaan in a flirtatious manner, but in some ways, she was still a little immature and immature, which made her look a little strange. But at the same time, there was an unusual flavor.
"Oh, my dear Chichi, you are always so beautiful, so … outstanding." Adriaan looked at her intently and said in a playful tone.
"Thank you for the compliment. If you like it, I may add one more item to the coaching content in the future." Kirsten smiled obediently.
"No problem, as long as you don't mind." Adriaan shrugged.
"Then I'll go back. You know I can't be out for too long, although I really want to stay a little longer, even …" Kirsten blinked her grayish-green eyes.
"It's okay, we still have a lot of time, right?" Adriaan smiled noncommittally.
She sighed slightly in her heart with some disappointment. She deliberately lifted the corner of her dress and curtsied, then slowly walked out of the office. She deliberately came here today to go one step further. Because of some reason, once she crossed this line, her connection with him would be even closer. She would also get more opportunities in the future, and she wouldn't have to worry about the curse of being a child star or something like that.
It had to be said that Kirsten was a scheming girl, but Adriaan was not a simple person either. Even at this point, he still guarded the line and didn't cross it. But Kirsten wasn't worried. He was not a gentleman. Moreover, at this point, whether or not he crossed the line was no longer important, so it was only a matter of time.
I'm looking forward to my first time, Eide. With this thought in mind, Kirsten was slightly excited, but when she closed the office door and turned around, she was shocked. A brown-haired girl about the same age as her was standing not far away, staring at her.
"You are?" Kirsten asked nervously and carefully.
"Why did you … come out of the office?" the girl asked hesitantly and hurriedly, her tone filled with confusion and disbelief.
As soon as she spoke, Kirsten recognized that it was the young singer who came to the office to look for Adriaan. She was still receiving training from the record company. She heard it clearly from under the desk.
"I was in the inner room just now, and I heard your conversation with Eide." Kirsten pretended to be calm.
"Why were you in the inner room?" the girl immediately asked with an anxious and bewildered expression.
"I also have something to talk to Eide about. It's about my new movie." Kirsten, who saw the girl's expression, chuckled in her stomach. Thinking back, although she had focused all her energy on the banana, she still heard a lot of content. Although she knew that Adriaan was a playboy, she didn't expect him to be so unscrupulous.
Thinking of this, Kirsten couldn't help but look at the girl again. Her round face had begun to become sharp, and her long brown hair was loose on her body. Her simple clothes made her look beautiful and cute. For a moment, Kirsten felt a little jealous. Kirsten knew where her shortcomings were, which was why she couldn't wait to improve at this moment. But soon, this jealousy was thrown to the back of her mind. After all, the girl was a singer, and she was an actress. There was no direct conflict.
"Your name is Britney Spears, right?" Kirsten put on a cute smile and reached out her hand. "Nice to meet you. I'm Kirsten Dunst. You can call me Kirsten or Chichi."
"Thank you. Have I seen you before?" Britney, who was shaking her hand, asked in confusion.
"Oh, I just won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the beginning of this year." Kirsten said casually, "It's all thanks to the role that Eide arranged for me. I'm here to thank him. I went to the back room to help him get something, but I didn't expect someone to come outside. I didn't want to be misunderstood, so I waited until you left before coming out."
"The Oscar for Best Supporting Actress?" Britney's eyes widened. Although she preferred singing and dancing, it didn't mean that she didn't know what the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress meant.
"You're so amazing, Chichi!" She exclaimed, not hiding her envy. "You don't seem to be older than me. I didn't expect …"
"It's all Adriaan's credit. He has good taste. He said that this role is suitable for me, and that I can fully display my acting skills. So, I can definitely do it," Kirsten said with a smile.
Britney suddenly thought of something. After hesitating for a moment, she asked carefully, "You … How did you do it? I mean … How did you let Eide do this … "
She really doesn't know how to talk. Kirsten sighed in her heart, and the smile on her face grew wider.
"It's simple. Show him everything you have and make him satisfied," Kirsten said solemnly. "Or, you should humbly ask him for advice, like a serious student asking his favorite teacher for advice. That way, he will definitely guide you on what to do."
She then patted Britney's arm and said, "Okay, that's it. I still have something to do. Let's talk next time."
Kirsten then walked around Britney and went to the corridor. Britney stood there in a daze, as if she had thought of something, but at the same time, she didn't.
I've done you a great favor, Eide. Don't forget to thank me in the future. The girl thought proudly as she walked. She hadn't taken two steps when she suddenly froze. There was a tall figure standing in the middle of the corridor. The standard office lady attire accentuated her slender figure, making her look beautiful and sexy. However, the way she looked at Kirsten was a little cold.
The girl knew who it was. It was Adriaan's secretary, Charlize Theron. She was indeed very beautiful. Now that she was standing there and looking at Kirsten, there was no doubt that she had heard what Kirsten said. Kirsten snorted in her heart, but she didn't take it to heart. She walked around Charlize and continued to walk out.
Let's not talk about the two girls for now. Recently, Adrian finally leaked some information to the media about the new war film that was shot before "Emma". It was highly likely to be about William Wallace, an ancient war film that fought for Scottish independence.
After the news spread, there was an uproar. Many reporters and critics who were eager to know the content of the new movie joined in as if they had found a delicious meal.
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