Chapter 909

"It's just a charity party. It won't take long. Just bear with it for a while." After being pulled to the balcony, Adriaan glanced inside and said to Natalie.

"We … we need to talk, Eide." Natalie hesitated, reached out and tucked the hair on her temples behind her ears, and said so with her head tilted.

But after a long time, she didn't get a response from the other party. Looking up, a feeling of anger and shame suddenly welled up in her heart. Adriaan was staring at her chest with interest. Natalie was wearing a gray, V-shaped evening dress today. The two straps on it were a little loose, and it was easy to see the spring inside, especially when she bent down.

"Can't you … be a little more steady?" Natalie took a deep breath and gritted her teeth. She glanced at the people in the hall, and her face flashed a little red.

"Steady? Why? "Adriaan chuckled and put his hand into the deep V neckline and grabbed it unceremoniously.

Natalie suddenly showed a shocked look, but before she could react, he had pushed her against the wall. Not only did he knead her unscrupulously, but his other hand also touched her thigh.

"You … What … Don't … Don't do it here." She struggled to say, but Adriaan didn't mean to stop at all. His hand had already reached under the skirt.

"You have to look at the occasion!" Natalie, who was ashamed and angry, finally growled.

"That's why I'm doing this. It's so exciting, isn't it?" Adriaan chuckled, and then his tone turned cold. "What, I've done so much for you, and you can't even satisfy this small request of mine?"

With that said, the hand under the skirt pulled down, and the edge of the underwear was pulled down to the thigh. Natalie trembled fiercely, and her face became a little pale. She didn't resist anymore, and let him violate her in the corner of the balcony that was only separated by a wall from the crowded hall.

"Well, tell me, what do you want to talk about?" The next day, in Adriaan's office, he sat lazily on the high-back chair and said with a smile.

"I think …" Natalie's face was still a little pale, and her eyes were a little dark. Obviously, she didn't sleep well last night. "I think … maybe you can consider … ending our current relationship."

Although her tone was strong and firm, her eyelids were lowered, and her head was slightly tilted to the side, still not daring to look at him.

"End?" Adriaan raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

"You … you promised me." Natalie clenched her fists. "I've been obedient and obedient for the past few years. I've done whatever you asked me to do. I've never disobeyed your wishes. "I've been very honest and listened to you for the past few years. I've done whatever you asked me to do. I've never gone against your wishes."

"That's true. Then let me think about it …" Adriaan tapped his finger on the side of his head. "Well, I've decided. Let's talk about it in a few years."

Natalie suddenly raised her head and looked at him with surprise and anger. "Why?!"

"I promised you that I would think about it, but I didn't say that I would give you a time limit." Adriaan spread his hands, then sat up straight, and his smile was slightly cold. "Have you thought about how much I've done for you? Four Best Actress nominations, two Best Supporting Actress nominations, the second youngest Best Actress winner, the first actress to win Best Actress in history, the first actress to win Best Actress consecutively, the representative of Hollywood's young actresses, the representative of Jewish actresses with equal emphasis on intelligence and beauty! Do you really think that you can get rid of me in just a few years? "

Natalie's face turned red at first, but then it turned pale. She had heard similar words countless times during this period of time. After the Oscars, or since the night of the Oscars, Adriaan had often said this sentence — "I've done so much for you, but I can't even satisfy this small request."

Can't satisfy? Could he be any more shameless?! It would have been fine if it was an ordinary request, but … the things that he had asked for were not only excessive, but also getting more and more excessive. For example, it was fine if they made love on the balcony that was only separated from the crowd by a wall. He had even asked her to wear clothes that could wrap her up and then do it with him in the New York subway. What did he think she was!

Fortunately, she had fought back with all her might, and the matter had ended in the end. However, after that, he had become even more aggressive, constantly teasing her bottom line, but he did not go too far. Every time she rejected him, those words would ring in her ears, making her feel weak and powerless. This was also the reason why she couldn't wait to talk about today's topic. She really didn't know what she would become in the end if this went on.

Anyway, she had won the Best Actress Award consecutively, and was considered unique in Hollywood. She still had some bargaining chips. Adriaan had to consider the impact, right? Unexpectedly, the other party gave such an answer without thinking. Although Natalie knew that the possibility of him going back on his word was very high, hearing it with her own ears still made her feel like she had been drenched in a basin of cold water from head to toe.

"I'm not Matilda!" After pursing her lips into a line for a long time, Natalie said in despair.

What made her even more desperate was that Adriaan waved his hand impatiently. "Of course you're not. I won't let Matilda do this kind of thing."

This sentence was like a loud slap on her face, making her extremely embarrassed and angry. At the same time, her mouth trembled and she couldn't say anything.

"We all know that this is a deal." Adrian tore at her wound mercilessly. "Now, you've gotten what you want, but I haven't gotten what I deserve. Or rather, what I've gotten is not equal to what I've given. It's not even equal to what I've given. So, why should I end it?"

"Then what else do you want?" Natalie's body trembled slightly as if she was on the verge of exploding. "Are you going to play with me forever?"

Adriaan didn't speak. He just looked at her playfully and then laughed. "How would I know?"

He raised his hands. "Look, Nada, you're so stubborn and unwilling to admit defeat. You always want to resist and break free. Without you, how can I enjoy such a different taste? Without you, where am I going to find a replacement? So, you can't blame me, can you? "

Natalie's face turned red again. At the same time, she felt dizzy. The anger that had been aroused before leaked out like a punctured balloon, and a sense of powerlessness shrouded her heart again.

"Well, Nada, that's all for today." Adriaan stood up at this time and straightened his clothes. "I still have something to do. I believe that with your wisdom, you should be able to find a solution, right?"

Glancing at him, Natalie struggled to stand up and walked out without saying a word. Although she tried her best to control her body, she still felt as if she was stepping on clouds with every step, as if her legs would weaken and she would fall at any time. Even though she was mentally prepared, she still didn't expect that he would be so shameless. But … even so, what could she do?

Bastard! Damn bastard! She cursed in her heart helplessly. If Natalie dared to put up a desperate struggle, she would have taken action a long time ago. She had won the Oscar for Best Actress twice in a row, which made her see the gap between them clearly again, and the fear in her heart deepened. Just like the invisible slap before, she should have jumped up and cursed, and then broken up with him, but she just couldn't get up.

I don't care! Every time this happened, Adriaan's face would appear in Natalie's heart. That cold expression had penetrated into her bones. She completely believed that if she really dared to break up with him, he would definitely use all means to destroy her, destroy her everything, even if he would lose all his career! She was complacent that she finally had some bargaining chips, but now it seemed so ridiculous.

"I'm just worried about my family and friends …" Natalie defended herself in a daze. Then a glimmer of light flashed in her head. She froze for a moment and then trembled. Looking around, there was no one in the corridor, and the staff were also busy with their own things in the cubicle. She took a few deep breaths and quickly walked into the bathroom. She locked the cubicle and sat down, gasping for breath.

Such an obvious hint, but she didn't notice it. She didn't notice it! Substitute … Substitute! Does he mean that as long as I find a substitute for him, I can get away?! Natalie hugged her head, and her whole body almost curled up on the toilet lid. After finally calming her intensely teasing heart, she couldn't help but twitch.

No, no, no, Natalie, you can't do this. This is a trap, this is another one of his traps.

No, this is not, this is an opportunity, an opportunity!

He didn't explicitly say that he wants you to find a woman to replace yourself, you are just wishful thinking.

Of course, he won't explicitly say that this bastard always likes to hide what he wants to say in vague words to play with others!

Are you sure he will keep his promise? You should know very well how he treated you! It's not worth it, it will destroy you and her!

Then what should I do? Just let him play with me like this?! Play with me forever?! This is not my fault! It's not! I can tolerate him playing with me, but I can't tolerate him blackmailing me. All this is what I fought for, he just played the role of a catalyst! I want to cut off from him, this is mine! Mine!

Natalie, who was gasping for breath, had a ferocious expression. Then, she hugged her head again and moaned in a low voice, with a crying tone, a little confused. After understanding Adriaan's thoughts, she found her substitute. It didn't take much effort, almost directly from her memory, and the opportunity was in front of her, but … if she did this, how could she face her?

On May 25th, the last part of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy was released in the eyes of the public, and the premiere was naturally grand and enthusiastic. Many celebrities attended, including the boss of Miramax, the Weinstein brothers, but the most attention was paid to Natalie Portman, the first young actress to win Best Actress in a row, and Adrian Kewell, who won Best Director three times in a row.

Although the two of them didn't show up at the same time, it was enough for the media to associate them. Moreover, the two later attended the party held by the Weinstein brothers at the Four Seasons Hotel — one after the other — so before the night was over, all kinds of news had already spread on the Internet.

Of course, for the people at the party, this was not something they needed to pay attention to. They just continued to play as they liked.

"To be honest, I almost died of exhaustion. They actually shot the two movies together! The longest time I stayed on Ikzumas Island was at least a week and a half! God, although the scenery was beautiful, it was tiring to stay there for too long, not to mention that the crew was far away from the center of the town. The only consolation is that at least there were no diving scenes like in the first movie. Although I was there, I was still very scared. "In the corner of the hall, Kyla was talking to the crowd in the middle.

She was wearing a white one-shoulder evening gown, and her hair was tied up in a bun at the back of her head, with a few strands of hair on both sides. Coupled with her fast and rhythmic London accent, her classic British style was on full display. From time to time, her little canine teeth flashed, making her look very cute. After talking for a while, Kyla realized that the person listening was a little absent-minded.

"Hey, Nada, are you listening?" the young girl called out, a little dissatisfied.

"Ah? Oh, sorry, Kyla, I was a little distracted. " Natalie smiled apologetically, but her eyes were still wandering. "Your performance in the movie was really good, especially the scene on Shipwreck Island. It was very imposing. The only drawback is that it's not very pretty. It's much worse than the previous two movies. I think you look better in a classic British gown. "

"Oh, don't praise me." Although Kyla dragged her voice and looked embarrassed, the joy between her eyebrows showed that she enjoyed it very much.

"You're not bad too, Nada, the first actress to win the Oscar for Best Actress in a row. Oh, I don't know how many people envy you, but I do." She stuck out her tongue playfully.

"You'll definitely have a chance, Kyla. I believe that." Natalie smiled and subconsciously looked to the other side. Adriaan was there talking to Heath Ledger and the others. "Eide always has a lot of wonderful ideas."

"That's true!" Kyla, who followed her gaze, nodded. "It's said that he came up with the overall idea for the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. Sometimes, I really want to know what else he hasn't thought of."

She spoke very seriously, as if she really admired Adriaan. Natalie bit her lip. After hesitating for a few seconds, she finally pretended to be curious and mischievous. "By the way, did he and you … hmm?"

"Well …" Kyla blushed, which was rare, but she immediately announced proudly, "Of course not. Although we occasionally make out, if he dares to get me into bed, I'll teach him an unforgettable lesson."

Hearing this, the corner of Natalie's mouth twitched involuntarily. An inexplicable feeling spread from her heart, and she asked casually, "You're not still a virgin, are you, Kyla?"

"Well …" Kyla revealed an awkward expression, but she quickly returned to normal, even a little careless. "Of course, I hate sleeping with men, even if it's Eide. Maybe I like women. Are you interested in being my girlfriend, Nada? We'll be a match made in heaven. "

Obviously, she was changing the topic. Then, she thought of something and asked, "By the way, Nada, when did Eide get you? Don't tell me you didn't. Otherwise, he wouldn't have personally directed your movies for two years in a row. "

She revealed her little canine teeth, looking very mischievous. Her eyes shone with the light of gossip, making Natalie feel a little suffocated, and her heart involuntarily rolled.

"Don't mention that!" She tried to make herself look depressed and annoyed. "I couldn't control myself. That guy is very good at taking advantage of others."

"What a pity. I thought I could find an ally." Kyla sighed heavily.

Hearing this, Natalie gritted her teeth, and her breathing became a little heavy. A strong wave of jealousy suddenly surged in her heart, making her tremble slightly. She could not stop it, and did not want to.

"Do you want something to drink, Kyla?" she asked in the same casual tone. "I want to get a Manhattan."

"Oh, of course!" Kyla nodded immediately. "Ask the bartender if he can make Pink Lady, the one that got its name from that stage play. If he can't, you can do as you see fit."

Then, she made a face. "When I was in America, I always had to drink secretly. I really don't understand why the drinking age in public is set at 21, but in England, it's only 18, and it's even lower at home."

"Now you can drink to your heart's content." Natalie smiled and walked to the bar.

After observing for a while, she chose the bar with the least number of people. After talking to the bartender, she waited for a few minutes, and the bartender served two cocktails. Natalie wanted a Sweet Manhattan. The conical liquid was amber and very transparent, and there were decorative cherries on the edge. Kyla wanted a Pink Lady, which was also conical. The liquid turned from pink to bright red, but the bottom was completely pink. The layers were very clear, and the color was bright. There were also cherries on the edge. No wonder many women liked it.

After the bartender left, and no one was paying attention to them, Natalie took a deep breath. Then, with trembling hands, she took out the small paper bag that she had hidden in her transparent bra. It was the size of a fingernail. She looked around guiltily again, and secretly opened it. Then, she quickly poured the white powder into Kyla's Pink Lady.

During the whole process, her hands trembled violently. Her whole body was like a taut string, as if it would break with a touch. When all the powder was poured into the liquid, and the paper bag was quickly put away, she finally let out a sigh of relief and slumped on the stool.

Then, looking at the two glasses in front of her, she suddenly held her head and hesitantly groaned in pain.