"Do you know what you're doing, Bubu?" Adriaan changed his posture and sat up straight. He crossed his arms in front of him and looked at Britney seriously.
The girl bit her lip and her chest heaved. She suddenly calmed down and said, "I'm asking you a question, sir."
Her thumbs were still on the strap of her backpack, but she leaned over slightly with a cute and obedient smile. Her body was not as stiff as it was before, and it was so soft that it seemed like she would fall with a push.
Britney was actually quite smart. Although it was all petty tricks, it was enough to make her more outstanding than her peers. Otherwise, she wouldn't have stood out in the Mickey Mouse Club. Even a small club like that had fierce competition. Therefore, Britney had long understood the importance of opportunities. Although she was proud and confident, she wouldn't be half-isolated like Christina because of her pride and confidence.
Therefore, after the club was disbanded, she didn't hesitate to grab the olive branch that Adriaan extended to her. That was why she showed up here dressed like this.
Although she didn't understand what Kirsten meant at first, she instinctively realized something. American schools were leading the way in education in this regard. Moreover, the magazines that introduced the entertainment industry would more or less mention it. Britney quickly recalled how Jennifer Lopez and Adriaan exchanged flirtatious glances when they came to the record company. She finally confirmed it.
As for what choice she should make, she didn't need to say much. There was only one answer left in her head. Adriaan's incessant indoctrination over the years had left Britney with no other ideas.
Thanks to the memories from his previous life, Adriaan always had a good grasp of their personalities. Even if the information from his previous life wasn't necessarily accurate, he would still observe and analyze, wouldn't he? Even Kate, Monica, and Julia had been subdued by such personality manipulation, not to mention a smart girl like Britney.
He was so successful, so capable, and so considerate. Why not? Britney said to herself. Her family wasn't bad. Her father was a construction contractor, her mother was a teacher, and she had an older brother who was four years older than her. However, she didn't receive much care from her parents. Her parents seemed to have given more love to her brother. Therefore, Adriaan's thoughtfulness easily occupied her heart.
She thought that he was great and desired fame at all costs. Coupled with the long-term brainwashing, it would be strange if Britney didn't do that.
But it wasn't easy to put it into practice. Even though Britney was smart, she didn't have it easy in real life. For example, when she was in the Mickey Mouse Club, she tried everything she could to fit into the group, but she wasn't as popular as the other girl. She could only cover it up with a silly smile after saying something wrong. She wasn't good at making amends either. If she wasn't cute enough and didn't have an outstanding talent like Christina, she might have been one of the outcasts.
Therefore, the clueless Britney carefully recalled Kirsten's hint. Coupled with the fact that she had flipped through the hidden magazines in her brother's bedroom, she understood the meaning of the phrase "like a student asking for a teacher's help" literally. Sometimes, Britney could be bold and stubborn, especially after she had decided on something. So, she secretly practiced at home for a few days. After receiving a call from Adriaan, she sneaked out with the clothes and props she had prepared. When she arrived at the villa, she changed into her clothes in the bathroom before he came over. Then, that was the beginning of the scene.
After tapping his fingers on the armrest for a long time, Adriaan finally waved at her. "Bob, come here."
Britney suppressed her wildly beating heart and obediently walked up to him. She widened her eyes and smiled at him.
"You know, I like you very much." Adriaan grabbed her shoulders and looked at her seriously. His pitch-black eyes were as unforgettable as the night sky. "To be frank, you look very tempting right now. But you have to understand that some things have limits. Going too far will cause a lot of trouble, so let's stop here. As for the album, since I said that you have the potential to compete with Madonna, then you must have it. So, why don't you focus more on practicing? Don't worry, I'll start preparing your debut album by this time next year at the latest. "
The solemn promise made Britney's eyes brighten. Deep down, she trusted Adriaan completely. But somehow, she still felt a little uneasy and felt that she had to do something to be at ease.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, let's go back. I'll get the driver to send you back in case something happens," Adriaan said and kissed her on the forehead.
Feeling the kiss on her forehead, Britney finally understood what she had to do. She recalled what Kirsten had said and realized that she had to cross the line! Although she didn't understand the rules of the law, her mother had told her what to do if she encountered certain things. So, as long as she crossed the line, the intimate connection would make Adriaan care for her even more!
"Are you really not willing to give me some guidance, sir?" She suddenly revealed a bitter expression. Her pitiful look and youthful aura were quite alluring. Women were indeed born to be actresses.
Adriaan was stunned for a moment before he smiled. "Didn't I just give you some guidance?"
"I don't think it's enough. I hope you can give me more guidance, sir, please," Britney pleaded.
"Don't be like this, Bubu. You'll make me commit a crime," Adriaan said half-jokingly, but his eyes were already shining.
"I insist, sir." The girl showed a stubborn look at the right time. "You said that I'm sometimes very stubborn, and I won't give up until I get what I want."
As she spoke, she gently swayed her body, put down her schoolbag, and took off her black coat. She put her hands behind her back, stood on one foot, and put the other on her tiptoes. She looked like a cute and obedient girl.
Adriaan could not help but take a deep breath. He stared at her for a long while before he said, "Are you serious, Bubu? I'm not a gentleman! "
Britney laughed and swayed her body again as an answer to the question. Adriaan took another deep breath and suddenly picked her up. He put her on his lap as the girl exclaimed in a low voice, "So, let's do something interesting next."
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Adriaan spent Halloween at Kate's house. Although Monica, Julia, and Gwyneth, who had just returned from Rosarito, all hinted over the phone that they wanted to go to the costume parade with him, he declined. As for Sarah, she often went out with Liv during this time. Probably because they were in the same boat, the two were very compatible and even made out in bed several times.
"You're not going to become bisexual, are you, dear?" Adriaan asked jokingly after hearing the news from Sarah.
"Isn't that what you want?" Sarah retorted with a blush.
"Yeah, it's a pity that I've only tasted the sweetness once." Adriaan then deliberately sighed. He had not done it a second time except for the day he flirted with them in the pool.
In the face of his hints, Sarah always evaded, while Liv pretended to be innocent as if she did not understand anything. If Kate had only done it once because she was pregnant, wouldn't it be okay to let Sarah and Liv occasionally pester him like Monica and Julia?
Unfortunately, Sarah still did not respond and just smiled. It seemed that a lot of work was needed.
As for Blanchett, she was still a little distant. Adriaan, who knew what she was hesitating about, decided to find a chance to provoke her. As long as she was still hesitating, she would not be able to escape from his hands.
Oh, there was also the future Little Sweetie. Adriaan did not communicate too deeply with her in the study that day. He only taught her how to use her tongue to kiss and caress her still petite body. He could even resist Kirsten when she was at the last step, let alone Britney now.
However, her Lolita-style uniform was indeed very tempting. Half of Adriaan's reaction was fake, and the other half was from his heart. Especially when she was in his arms, kissing and caressing, the feeling of possession was indescribable. If it wasn't for his strong self-control, he wouldn't have let Britney go so easily even if he didn't swallow her whole.
"This is just the beginning. We'll get to know each other better in the future," he said at the time. That's what he said at the time, but then he added in a low voice, "But remember to wear this when you come to my place, understand?"
It was not hard to imagine how charming the girl was, and Britney, who was lost in the kisses and caresses, agreed to everything.
Everything was under his control. If it were precocious girls like Kirsten or Natalie, he definitely wouldn't have said those enticing words. Instead, he would have firmly rejected them. When dealing with smart people, one had to constantly loosen the reins only to grasp them better. But Britney did not have to worry. Even if she did not think of it at the time, it did not matter. She was already in his hands in the future.
Speaking of Kirsten and Natalie, he knew what the former was thinking. In fact, Kirsten did not intend to hide it. It was easier to talk to them now that they were in the open. He would not hesitate when it was time to make his move. Natalie, on the other hand, was not easy to deal with. Of course, he had always kept in touch with her through letters and phone calls, and they were still very close. When Adriaan asked for a recent photo of her in the letter, Natalie sent it to him quickly.
But she was very protective of herself. Before sending it, she called to ask what it was for. Adriaan gave her the excuse of preparing to make a new file. But this way, he would get a very formal photo without a hat, which made him not know whether to laugh or cry. Although the test was not a failure, it was not a success either.
It did not matter. He had plenty of time. Adriaan did not take it to heart. When Natalie was filming Love and Beauty, he had gone to the set a few times to see her. The girl was very happy. Under Adriaan's instructions, the crew had specially adjusted the shooting time to accommodate her going to school. Although no one said anything, the sensitive girl still noticed something fishy.
"Thank you for taking care of me. I won't say what it is. Anyway, you know. I'm very happy, very happy. It's so nice to meet you. Mom always says that I mention you too many times. Oh, please, if we don't talk about you when we talk about my movie, are we going to talk about Leon? " Natalie wrote in the letter. The Lolita aura revealed in her writing was very charming.
After entering November, the temperature in Los Angeles dropped a lot, especially during the day and at night. It was very easy to catch a cold, especially for adults, not to mention children. However, Lily still grew up very healthily. The reason why Adriaan stayed at home to accompany Kate on Halloween was because of the cute little girl.
The little girl, who was already more than a month old, still liked to cry without warning. But it was much better than when she was born. Most of the time, she would open her eyes and look at the world curiously. Then, she would smile happily under the teasing of her parents. Other than that, she seemed to be very lively and active. Her little arms and legs were always moving around.
"She'll definitely be a wild girl when she grows up. Maybe she'll tear down houses every day." Adriaan joked.
He often walked around with his daughter in his arms. Sometimes, he would put the little girl on the bed and just look at her for an hour. He also liked to say some baby language that even he did not understand, which made Kate jealous.
"I'm thinking if I should exchange with Lily." She complained.
"Alright, Kate, you're not unhappy that I'm intimate with your daughter, are you?" Adriaan laughed. It was more of a tease than a comfort, which made Kate roll her eyes.
Lily seemed to like her father's embrace very much. She smiled the most when he hugged her. But what she disliked the most was that her father always liked to wake her up from her sleep in various ways. At that time, she would start to cry and miss her mother's embrace. Then, she would not let her father hug her for a long time, regardless of whether he did it on purpose or not.
"Smart little girl. It's only been more than a month, but you can already distinguish so clearly. You're really my daughter." Adriaan said admiringly. Every time he woke up the little girl and attracted Kate's angry gaze, it would take several hours before he could hug her again. Otherwise, as long as he reached out, even if he had not touched her, the little girl would show a crying expression. If he immediately withdrew his hand, she would immediately return to normal. No one could match the speed of changing her face.
Well, this was a matter of life. As November entered, the film adaptation of Austen's novel "Emma" finally began its trial screening. The film critics who came to participate in the screening expressed their views. Many of the audience who were lucky enough to get a trial ticket to watch the movie also began to write their feelings on the Internet. In general, the response was good.
"As we all know, several of Ms. Jane Austen's novels have always been popular remakes." Emma ", a romantic comedy, has been adapted into a film as early as 72. It is said that BBC is currently interested in shooting a miniseries. The 72 film is more faithful to the original, but it is relatively less flexible. As a famous miracle director, Adriaan had to make corrections in the shooting. He put more focus on the relationship between Emma and Mr. Knightley and reduced the scenes of the other two pairs. In this way, the character image appears more plentiful and highlights the original plot to the greatest extent.
Here I have to praise the acting skills of Miss Gwyneth Paltrow. When the leading role was announced, her role in the role of Emma had attracted a lot of doubts. Everyone doubted whether a native American actor could play a good role in a British role. She now tells us the answer with facts. Emma's wit, humor, and pride are performed by her excellent expression and body language, especially the authentic London accent. If you don't know, you won't think that this is an American actor instead of a British actor.
However, Gwyneth is still too young. Some details are not well grasped, although this does not affect the overall level. This is probably mostly because of Adriaan. He is a director who likes to pay attention to details. From "Two Big Smoking Guns" to "The Shawshank Redemption" to "The True Story of Argan", although the subject matter and technique are different, the details are always quite fine. This movie is no exception. From the color of the picture to the house decoration to the costumes of the characters, they all have the characteristics of that era. However, he can do whatever he wants, but Gwyneth may not be able to keep up with his rhythm. In addition, although the story is arranged very well, after all, a lot of content has been cut out. If only the time had been a little longer. Therefore, some small places seem a little disjointed. Of course, this does not affect the viewing either. This is a good movie. "
This is the review written by film critic Paulie Collett in the column of the Los Angeles Times. Although Collett has a good relationship with various film companies, and his reviews have always been suspected of being flattering, he has been criticized by many of his peers for only mentioning the good aspects and leaving out the bad aspects. However, this film review is relatively objective, pointing out the basic points of the movie and the problems. Even many British film critics agree.
"I have to admit, this American actress, Gwyneth Paltrow, does a good job of portraying the feeling of Emma. When you are immersed in watching her, you will quickly forget that she is an American. This once again proves that Director Miracle has a good eye. He can always pick the right actors for the roles, "a review in The Guardian said.
"Very good, Adriaan wins again. Not only is the movie beautiful, but the female lead, Gwyneth's performance is also impeccable," This is the report in The Independent.
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