King of Hollywood

Quiet in the study, don't say throw the needle, even if you throw one hair down you can hear it. There is a strange atmosphere where a man and a woman look at each other and say nothing.

Finally, Natalie drowned her eyelids and took a deep breath: "You taught me, Ed. ”

Adrian did not speak and still looked at her very calmly, not having any emotional ups and downs, not even keeping her movements the same. This made her a little nervous, and in fact, when she opened her mouth before, she could no longer capture his emotional fluctuations, not at all. This is not good, which means that she will not be able to judge his response and will not be able to respond properly. []

“I'm sorry, and I'm sorry.” Natalie continued, revealing a flash of divinity. In any case, it is impossible to stop at this point, and since it has been broken, or if Adrian took the initiative to break it, it would be more frank and the cover-up would only be counterproductive.

Adrian still didn't speak and looked at her calmly and seemed to want to see her through. It was a terrible feeling, and Natalie couldn't help but squeeze her hands twice, even though she tried to stay still.

“Since you don't want to talk, that's all for now.” In closing, she said, then stood up and walked to the door, and at the same time, her heart grew out, and as soon as she came out of the door, she won.

When I put my hand on the armrest, a smile even crossed the corner of my mouth, but at the same time, Adrian's voice sounded out of date: “Wait. ”

The man who had been sitting there stood up and went around the desk and came to her: “Even if you don't think about yourself, do it for...”

He bowed down and whispered a few words in her ear. Natalie, who had also remained calm, first beamed, followed her face into snow and revealed a mixture of frightening and unbelievable looks in her eyes.

“How can you... how can you...” Her lips are shaking a little, her voice still gets a little pointy despite trying to control her emotions, "how can you! ”

“Why can't I do this?” Then back to the desk, Adrian leaned on the edge and shrugged his shoulders with a carefree tone of voice, which, though still devoid of any expression, gave a high sense of toppling.

How did that happen? Natalie's body trembled slightly and her chest began to fluctuate dramatically, which was completely out of plan. She didn't know how to respond for a while. Why is this happening?!

“Don't forget, Ed...” She bit her lip and looked at him dead, “We... we were... I was...”

“Oh, you're going to sue me? Where?” Adrian, keep shrugging, “New York? California or Connecticut? ”

(Note: Connecticut has the largest ups and downs in similar cases, with a minimum sentence of nine months)

“Yes, you can make a scene, but so what? All I need to do is form the most luxurious large bar, and maybe there will be plenty of lawyers who are eager to be on your side for a case, but I have a lot of friends, the State House, Capitol Hill, Wall Street, who will be happy to help me, as long as -- I can afford it,” and even then, he still has no expression, "By the way, spending a small amount of money buying a jury -- not all of them, just buying a few, messing up other people's minds, that's easy. ”

Natalie's face was completely bloody, but Adrian continued: "Well, even if everything goes in the wrong direction for me, the conviction, the judge's verdict, and she's still in New York, I'll be out in three days, tops. As for honor, wait a little over two years, and when things fade, make two more art films, and they'll naturally start bragging about me again, because -- artists and artists are the same thing. Charlie Chaplin. Polanski did, Woody? Alan did, Jean-Luc? So is Godard! ”

(Note: Chaplin's preference for teenage girls has been a public secret, and Hollywood at that time, is not now comparable; Polish Ski, after escaping from the United States in the 1970s, still dares not go back, can only stay in France, was almost arrested and extradited in Switzerland in '09, his case ranks among the ten biggest scandals of 20th century entertainment; Woody? Alan hooking up and marrying a girl is also one of the top ten scandals of 20th century entertainment; as for Jean-Luc? Godard, one of the hallmarks of the new wave movement in France, one of Europe's staunch anti-Semitics.

His body leaned forward, and the feeling of oppression came face to face: "And you, smart Natalie? Miss Portman, what do you get? Of course, you can choose to retreat, to leave the entertainment world, to leave the United States, to go to Israel, to go to Europe, to be a silent lecturer or professor after college, and maybe leave some writing behind in a few decades, but I won't let you go. I'll nail you to the Hollywood shame column and let you be remembered in another way, and I'll find you, and I'll destroy your friends, your family, your-- all! ”

The room was quiet again, only Natalie's heavy and disturbed breathing was echoing, and she stared at Adrian with a pale face somewhat stubbornly, completely devoid of her usual ingenuity.

“A week,” so silent, Adrian's voice sounded again, "you have one week to think about it, starting today. Now you can go out. ”

With a bang, the studio door closed and Adrian sitting at the edge of the desk did not get up, he remained as silent as he had been. After so many seconds, he punched him on the desk, making a loud bang, and his face turned blue.

Adrian Security held this position, like a sculpture, motionless, until Charlize's voice came into his ear as the door opened: “What happened, I just saw Natalie seem a little lost... Ed? ”

“First time.” He looked up slowly, squinting his eyes at his female secretary, "the first time. ”

“Hmm?” Charlize wondered.

“Out of control.” Adrian spewed out a word, but as someone who had been around him for years, Charlize instantly understood what he meant.

“That's normal, Ed.” Charlize organized words in his head, "After all...”

“It's not normal, it's strange," Adrian shook her head, "she shouldn't have, she wanted to leave, so leave, I don't need such a woman around, but I reacted the most intensely, and at that moment reason seemed to be gone! ”

“Ed...”

“This is definitely not a good thing, this is the first time there will be a second time. ”

“Ed...”

“I've always had a bad feeling, I must have got something wrong or confused. ”

Adrian started walking around the room, frowning deeply, seemingly caught in a strange emotion and couldn't pull himself out, and Charlize next to him couldn't even penetrate his mouth.

“I need to study it carefully, I can't let it go...”

“Ed!” Charlize suddenly grabbed his collar and pulled it down, and his grey green eyes filled with scorch, "Listen to me, Ed! You're not God, you can't control everything, no matter how well you plan, no matter how sharp your insights are, but there will always be a change, there will always be an accident! Accidents should quickly adjust the plan to move forward, not be confined to how accidents happen, that's what you taught me, have you forgotten?! ”

After she had said all the accumulated words in one breath, she found herself slightly disoriented and then let go of her hand and crossed her head. Adrian stopped nagging, his eyes didn't blink and looked at her, flashing a strange glow.

After adjusting his breath, Charlize raised his head again, his voice was much lower, and he softened a lot: "Forget about that, okay? Whatever conflict you have with that girl, it doesn't matter now, you're just a little confused, all you need to do is rest, you can do something else to distract attention... if you want, whoever you want... call along, no matter how many people you want... no matter how much you want to play, no matter what tricks, I can stay with you... don't think about those..."

She said, reaching out and touching his face with firmness and little overall tenderness in her eyes.

“... no,” Adrian finally opened his mouth again after a long time, and he grabbed Charlize's waist, “enough with you. ”

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“Nada, come down and eat.” Mother's voice coming from the door gave Natalie a retreat in trance, and she gauged a little vaguely before reflecting herself in her parents' home in Long Island for the next four weeks.

She was in a trance for minutes before she remembered how she had lost her soul and left Adrian's mansion, how she had spent an afternoon in the hotel room and how she had boarded the plane.

“I'll be right there, Mom.” She barely squeezed out a smile and tried to make herself look normal.

“Are you sure you're okay, Nada? I don't think you're doing so well.” Shelly nodded and said with some concern.

“It's okay, Mom, I'm just... kind of tired, you know, in addition to college classes, I have a lot of activities to attend.” Natalie said, paddling, then simply stood up and walked out with Mom's arm: “If you're worried, I'll go down with you. ”

“Okay,” Shelly grinned and touched her head, "don't make yourself so nervous, Nada. I should have pushed you off with determination. ”

“It's okay, Mom, the effects of this pre-war legend are about to pass, and I can put all my energy into school for the rest of the time.” Natalie kept her own smile and came to the table with her mother.

“You can give up your career temporarily and focus on completing your studies.” Already sitting there waiting for Avna to mumble and say that.

“Avner!” Shelly shouted in disgruntled tone, then patted her daughter soothingly, "Don't worry, honey, your dad's in a bad mood today. ”

Natalie noticed her father frowned and seemed troubled by something.

“What happened, Mom?” She asked herself to share Sarah's mother.

“Two IRS guys came to your dad this afternoon and said what it was...” Shelly was interrupted by Avner before she finished: “Shelly! ”

“What's wrong now? Am I not even free to speak?” Shelly dissatisfied, put down the plate in her hand. "Listen to those two high-toed guys. How dare you...”

“Enough, Shelly, I don't want to talk about this right now!” Avner raised his voice, looked at his wife angrily, and then glanced at his daughter quickly.

Shelley reacted and looked down at Natalie, who started scratching the food in front of her, and immediately changed her mouth: "Okay, well, don't say that. ”

What they don't know, however, is that Natalie struck a lightning bolt in her ear when Shelley said, "There are two IRS men coming to your father." If it wasn't for the strength in her hand, the fork would have fallen to the ground.

“I'm good.” After a few quick bites, Natalie put down the tableware and stood up.

“Have you eaten?” Shelly looked at it strangely and there was a large plate of food.

“Sorry, Mom, I don't have an appetite, probably because I flew in and out of Los Angeles and New York yesterday and today with too much jet lag, just need a good rest.” Natalie grinned and looked at her father again: "I promise it's not because of what you said, Dad. ”

She moved her lips and seemed to have something to say, but eventually she turned around and left the table in a hurry.

Back in the bedroom, closing the door and unlocking it, Natalie went crazy and found her phone, and walked into the bathroom to bite the teeth and start dialing.

“I'm Ed.” Adrian's voice soon came over there.

“You bastard! What have you done? You said I had a week. Why would the IRS come to my father this afternoon? You disbelieving bastard!” Natalie yelled at everything.

“What, Nada? What's the matter?” the other side hesitated to ask. The tone was full of familiar laziness.

Natalie beamed, but the fear and anger poured out of her heart made her yell again.

“You said two IRS guys were looking for your father this afternoon?” I finally got it, "that wasn't my instruction, and since I said I'd give you a week, I'm sure I'd give you a week, and I think I still have the credit —— today's just my first time. Don't worry, I'll call you tomorrow afternoon at the latest, no matter what happens. ”

After that, he hung up and left Natalie standing in the bathroom.

It was a particularly difficult night, and despite her constant hypnosis, she couldn't sleep at all, and the sun was shining in the house and she was lying in bed with red eyes. Just close your eyes and Adrian's threats will become a reality and wake her up in shock.

Damn it! Natalie covered her face and screamed in her heart. Throughout the morning, she locked herself in the bedroom, wanting to do nothing, wrapped in feelings of frustration, depression, remorse and even despair.

So overwhelmed and frightened, by 2pm, the phone, which hadn't rang all morning, finally responded. The sudden ringing of the bell, although it frightened Natalie, calmed her a little, bit her teeth, and chose to turn on.

“Nada? I've made it clear that this has nothing to do with your father,” Adrian's steady voice rings in his ear, "and the IRS will go to your father because one of your father's colleagues once provided them with false documents and they needed a full picture. Besides, I've had some relationships where people take special care of your father, and don't worry about getting involved. ”

“You!” Natalie opened her eyes angrily, restoring some sanity. Of course she knew what he meant by that.

“Don't mention it, it's just a small favor, nothing else, so I'll hang up, and let me remind you that you only have six days left.” The phone was broken and she was not left with a chance.

Natalie stood still with her phone and suddenly lifted it and hit it to the ground, but lifted it halfway, eventually letting her out of breath and throwing it on the bed.

Idiot! You idiot! How can you be such a loser! Even if he had been contacted immediately after you left, it would not have been possible for someone from the IRS to get here so quickly, and to come to the door so directly would have completely torn your face apart, why can't you think! Why! She slowly sat down against the wall and held her head, tears finally slipping from her face. Why did this happen, clearly the plan was good, why did the bias become like this?!

Despite the fact that she had been unable to touch him for so many years, she grabbed some personality traits. Adrian has a strong sense of control * * and acute insight, coupled with surprising talent, and he is always able to silently hold women in his arms and let them act according to their wishes. But at the same time, he was complacent, and if someone refused him, he wouldn't have spent half an extra effort on this person, which became more and more obvious as the power grew.

It was with this in mind that she was sincere in lowering her posture, pointing out that the main problem lay with him and then with herself - as she had already done, there were too many women around him, an excuse that was simply true.

In general, Adrian will definitely retain it, and if he insists, he will let go even if he is unhappy, which is at stake for his reputation, and there is no need to compare it with a woman. What if he represses himself for it? That's even better! Adrian is not a mask in Hollywood. Although Lucas has a good relationship with him and can't change actors because of him, Natalie can wrap herself up as a tough girl who won't yield to power. Naturally, there will be plenty of people out there who want to know that she is Jewish.