novelraw Chapter 344
Chapter 344
When he woke up the next day, Chris found himself still lying on the sofa in Josie's room, covered with a comfortable blanket.
The discomfort caused by the hangover forced him to hold his forehead. He only felt a splitting headache and shook his head vigorously. Then he sat up from the sofa and looked around blankly.
The light silver curtains were half open, and outside the window was the most expensive view in New York.
There is an exaggerated group of green roses on the small table by the window, and two large indoor plants of the palm family are placed in the corner, which dilutes the very modern and simple but cold tone of the whole room.
The most eye-catching thing in the room is undoubtedly a golden embossed mirror hanging above the marble fireplace and the display cabinet next to the fireplace. I don’t know the style of the mirror, but it looks very expensive and beautiful. Various trophies.
A statuette symbolizing Oscar is shining in it.
It was too late yesterday, and the anxious Chris didn't notice it at all, so now-
"Do you want to touch Josie's statuette?"
Behind him, suddenly came a somewhat familiar female voice, who saw through Chris' state of mind as soon as he came up.
Chris quickly followed the sound and breathed a sigh of relief: "God, Ella Hope, you scared me!"
"Then you are really timid." Ella shrugged.
Chris patted his chest, looked back at the statuette in the display case, and couldn't help but ask, "Where is the statuette on—?"
"The leather case from Josie's friend may be because she is worried that the winter in New York is cold." Ella replied skillfully, and then handed the bag to Chris, "Come on, it's your size by visual inspection. Before taking you to meet my boss, I suggest you wash up in the guest room with me, her cleanliness and obsessive-compulsive disorder are not serious."
"Oh, thank you." Chris quickly took the bag and followed Ella's footsteps, "Ella, can you tell me where Josie is?"
Ella smiled and said, "Ali came early in the morning to deliver the script, and Josie talked to him for a while, and now she is meeting her lawyer and stockbroker in the study."
I have to say that Ali is really an old and cunning Hollywood agent.
Does he need to be dispatched in person to deliver the script?
Obviously, sending the script is incidental, and testing Josie's attitude towards Chris is the key.
After all, behind all the actions of this seemingly big-breasted and brainless blond, it is impossible not to have Ali's handwriting.
By the way, Ella has no prejudice against this. In fact, there are countless men and women who want to shoot her boss, including devotion. Chris is just the luckiest one. At least Ali thinks he spent the night here.
—Of course, Ali didn't know that Chris was sleeping on the sofa.
In any case, judging from the extraordinarily bright smile on Ali's face when he left, they both got what they wanted.
Go downstairs along the marble staircase, next to the huge double-decker floor-to-ceiling windows and the daytime scene of Manhattan. You don’t need to turn on the spotlights under the stairs. It all became very crisp and melodious.
No matter how many times she came here, Ella couldn't help sighing in her heart, the life of the rich is really damn happy.
I don't know how many years she worked to buy the smallest room here...
Passing through the high-ceilinged living room with modern decoration, and saying hello to Dorota in the living room, Ella took Chris to the dining room connected to the balcony on one side.
This restaurant is also designed with a high ceiling. The rectangular dining table and decorative partition are all made of a whole piece of white marble, which makes the space appear transparent and bright, which is especially obvious during the day.
And when night falls, overlooking the glitz of Manhattan is another treat.
"Except for the host and hostess seats at both ends, you can choose a seat to sit at will." Ella reminded Chris, "There are three chefs on standby in the kitchen, who are good at French and Chinese food, and one is a Cantonese chef. what do you want to eat?"
"It's all right." Chris said quickly, "Let's give me a fitness meal, boiled eggs, whole wheat bread and vegetable salad, and boiled chicken breast is also fine."
"Oh, a dedicated and poor choice." Ella smiled, turned and walked towards the kitchen.
Chris chose a place to sit down, and soon a servant prepared a glass of warm water for him, and put some honey in it.
He picked it up and took a sip.
Although the headache didn't go away immediately, the tension subsided a little.
This was his and Josie's first brunch.
What does this represent?
They should be friends, right?
Or, does she also have a little different affection for him?
Oh my God!
He felt like Ariel who had just landed, and had to get the kiss of true love from the prince after the sun went down on the third day, otherwise his soul would be taken away by the evil witch... Wait, so in this story, Ali is Ursula?
Chris quickly stopped thinking about it, trying to get this terrible thought out of his mind.
in the study.
After discussing the business, Harvey Spector and Josie's stockbroker left, and Josie's other assistant, Debbie, came over with a handwritten letter.
"Boss, you'd better take a look, I really haven't seen anything more shameless than this." Before coming over, Debbie had already read the contents of the letter.
Josie's team would open and read all the letters and gifts sent to Josie before she saw them in person, just to prevent some crazy movie fans or people who had bad intentions for Josie from sending her some threatening letters and items.
In fact, such precautions are necessary.
No one knows whether the package that arrived was a gift, a dead mouse, or a bomb.
Josie, who was sitting behind the desk, slightly raised her eyebrows, took the opened letter and looked at it, and almost laughed angrily.
I saw it said:
'I haven't done anything like that, but I'm willing to apologize for it if you need it.
-Philip Burke'
Josie looked up at Debbie in front of her, "What's the reaction from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association?"
On the night of the "Secret Beauty" celebration party, Josie not only had the sexual harassment criminal Philip Burke kicked out, but also contacted the Hollywood Foreign Press Association about the matter, demanding that the chairman of the association apologize in person.
And his apology, is that all?
Debbie was also very speechless, and said contemptuously: "They obviously believe in Philip Burke. They think that he is a good husband with a happy family and normal sexual orientation. It is not and impossible to harass a man. So the attitude of the association is in this letter. The letter is here."
Hearing this, Josie sneered, handed the letter back to Debbie, and ordered: "Put this letter away, as well as the surveillance video from that day, make a few more copies for archiving, and send one to Lucy Spiller , Let her find the gunner with the best writing skills to write a manuscript."
"Okay, boss," Debbie said.
"And, to tell everyone, this year's Golden Globe has been cancelled." Josie added, "Taking this opportunity, I also want to know how many loyal friends I have in Hollywood."
After speaking, she stood up and walked out.
5 minute later.
"If you're looking to build muscle, I suggest you try Daniel's pan-fried salmon."
Josie's voice came along with her footsteps.
As soon as Chris looked up, Josie had already pulled out the chair and sat in the front seat, pouring herself a cup of tea.
"No, that's it." He didn't want to cause trouble for others, and he didn't want to eat those dry boiled chicken breasts after this meal. "...Ali really thinks I should be stronger."
"That's good." Josie gave Chris a smile.
Unlike Chris, several small steaming drawers were placed on the dining table in front of Josie. Various Cantonese pastries were small and delicate, and there was also a small plate of emerald green boiled lettuce. Make people feel better.
Josie is no exception.
For a female star, she eats a lot, but the speed is not fast, and it is very pleasing to the eye. The two chopsticks are very flexible in her hands. Sure enough, those interviews said that she loves oriental culture. It is true.
However, don't female stars need body management?
Chris silently nibbled on a boiled egg, thinking so.
As if sensing his gaze, Qiao Qian picked up a favorite shrimp dumpling for herself, "Life is incomplete without delicious food. Besides, I have worked hard to keep fit. In addition to professional needs and health benefits, I also hope that I can No guilt when eating normally."
The handmade shrimp dumplings are very delicious, worthy of her sweat in the gym.
"No, what I want to say is that your figure is really great." As a fan of Josie, Chris boasted that she was so sincere that she could even make up a small composition, "I think your arms and The back is very beautiful, especially in the close-up shots on the big screen. It is not the kind of sexy that simply represents sex, but more of the embodiment of spirit and strength, and sometimes it looks dangerous. God, maybe you don’t know How charming I am..."
By the time Chris realized it, he had already said a lot.
He couldn't help being a little annoyed, and carefully peeked at Josie, and found that while she was eating, she was listening with interest, and said, "Why don't you continue, eh?"
Suddenly, Chris's face turned red.
At the same time, his eyes drifted away, and his mouth began to have its own consciousness: "Um, well, I have to say, when I first saw you in real life, I, I was almost dizzy, you are more beautiful than I imagined. more beautiful, more elegant, more charming—”
Having said that, Chris paused.
Glancing at Josie again, she said, "Also more indifferent."
"It seems that that time left a deep impression on you." Josie pressed the corners of her lips with a napkin, raised her eyes and looked at Chris, "Are you disappointed? I'm actually not as sweet as in the movie, even my own. It's just the opposite."
Chris fell silent, and after a few seconds, he said softly: "No, on the contrary, you are the only person in Hollywood who has not disappointed me so far."
It is precisely because of this that he is always extremely contradictory when facing her.
She was indeed the girl of his dreams.
Many people around him also told him: Hey, that's Josie Horton, what are you hesitating about?
But the question is, shouldn't Hollywood be the place where legendary dreams begin?Why has his career not started yet, but his dream has to be severely trampled by reality?
In fact, young people from all over the world who come to Hollywood to pursue their dreams will experience this. Most of them either integrate quickly or turn around and flee, and a few of them, such as Chris, begin to give up on themselves.
By the way, Keanu is one of the few.
After entering Hollywood, this original good boy quickly became a wild boy. He played crazier than anyone else, but he began to cultivate himself in middle age. Today's public image is more and more like a hermit who does not contend with the world.
Back to the topic.
Talking about this topic, Chris was obviously a little depressed.
Before last night, he had made countless mental preparations, but after waking up in the morning, he felt that all this was ridiculous.
Thankfully, but also sadly, nothing happened last night.
Yes, he should take a good look at himself in a mirror.
Where did he get the confidence that Josie would definitely accept him?
The subtle euphoria of a few minutes ago disappeared in an instant, and Chris dropped his head and poked the leaves on the plate with a fork, looking listless.
At this moment, he suddenly heard Josie speak.
"Listen, I probably know what you're thinking, Chris." Josie put down the tableware and adjusted her sitting posture, "I've reached an agreement with Ali, I don't think you need to worry about it in the future, I have to be at a certain party Up and down and fled."
Chris froze for a moment, instead of being ecstatic, he asked hesitantly, "I...what do I need to pay?"
"No, you just need to do your job well." Josie shook her head, her tone was very serious, "You are a talented actor, I don't want you to suffer from this at the beginning of your career, maybe in the future you will have A different choice, but at least not now."
This is what Josie has been doing all along, but in terms of the current Hollywood environment, her personal power has had little effect, so she needs more power.
Obviously, this is not only because of Keanu's previous proposal, but also because she subconsciously hates this deformed industry ecology, even though she herself does not know the real reason.
Anyway, since she wants to do it, then do it.
Josie looked at Chris, who still had a complex expression in front of her. There was an imperceptible tenderness in her eyes, but she seemed to be looking at something else through him.
"Don't overthink it, Chris," she said. "If you need a reason, I can tell you that someone has helped me like this before, so now it's my turn to help you."