King of Hollywood
Chapter 289 - Chapter 289 Chapter 16 Charlizes Outburst

Chapter 289: Chapter 16 Charlize’s Outburst Chapter 289: Chapter 16 Charlize’s Outburst “Let’s leave it at that. I’ll quickly have someone come over to finalize things,” Adrian, standing by the door, said to Evan. Natalie had already agreed to take on the role, and her parents were very supportive, so there was no need for him to stay any longer.

“Thank you, Ed,” Evan said, shaking his hand and putting special emphasis on the word “thank you.”

“It’s nothing. You have a remarkable daughter,” Adrian shrugged, then glanced at Natalie who was following behind him. Although the girl had regained her composure, she quickly turned her head away when their eyes met, still sensitive.

Knowing what she was thinking, Adrian chuckled softly to himself, then said his goodbyes, got in the car, and left.

Frankly speaking, “Fly Away Home” wasn’t a high box office hit, and its reputation was just average, but it was suitable for Natalie now. Due to Adrian’s influence, “The Professional” had received far more attention in the United States than in his previous life, and her exquisite acting skills and spirited appearance were more widely recognized. Therefore, what she needed now was to solidify her image rather than chasing high box office returns or honors.

For a child star, receiving too much praise during childhood wasn’t a good thing, as it was easy to be used as a point of comparison later on. Many people liked to say that an actor who started as a child star had changed too much from their childhood not because their acting had worsened, but because their youthful spirit had made a deep impression. The more such impressions there were, the harder it was for people to accept their later appearance; therefore, having one classic image was enough. Judi Foster’s success was partly because she had faded from the entertainment scene for a long time due to the Reagan assassination attempt, of course, there were other factors, but let’s not talk about that here.

In any case, Natalie had returned to her intended path, taking on supporting roles in independent films to hone her acting skills and maintain her reputation, and then waiting for the right opportunity. However, there were certainly different aspects, like the current “Fly Away Home” she was preparing for. With a bit more effort in editing, if they could secure a G rating before release, the box office would definitely exceed the original, and even if it didn’t make a profit, breaking even shouldn’t be a problem. Then a proper promotion was due, now that he had his own media company, raising the film’s reputation a notch was also plausible.

It was always more interesting when things were different, especially when controlled by oneself. Adrian thought to himself. He turned his head and looked through the rear car window at the distance, although Natalie’s home had long disappeared, the image of the girl’s shy, embarrassed appearance still jumped to his mind instantly.

Delicious Lolita. He muttered to himself, touching his mouth. Unfortunately, it would still take a long time; she and the other little fairy were different after all. Adrian couldn’t help but think of Kirsten on the set of “Little Women,” the escalating daring of that little fairy who even dared to tease him so boldly in front of so many people on the set.

This was probably related to “Interview with the Vampire,” which was going to be released at the end of August. The preview screenings had received good reviews, Anne Rice was so pleased that she declared Tom Cruise’s decision to play Lester was very correct, Pitt’s Louis and Kirsten’s Claudia were also very brilliant, she had announced plans to write a lengthy review after the film’s release.

Kirsten, receiving such praise, naturally felt equally elated and was even more expectant of the film’s release. Actually, Adrian had initially planned to release “Interview with the Vampire” at the end of the year, but considering that delaying too long might affect the film’s promotion, the main reason he did so, as long as “Little Women” could be released on time by the end of the year, it wouldn’t be affected, plus, it was time to give the little fairy more substantial treats.

Having returned to the hotel, Charlize had also unexpectedly come back.

“Weren’t you supposed to come back right now?” Faced with Adrian’s question, Charlize showed a surprised expression.

Adrian was stunned for a few seconds and then couldn’t help but laugh. With his memory, he clearly knew whether he had spoken those words, and Charlize knew this as well, but faced with his teasing gaze, she still had an expression that said “Yes, I’m lying,” which was quite amusing.

“That’s great, then. Notify the crew members; we’re heading to London now,” Adrian said right away.

Charlize immediately frowned, “Now? You’ve just been in New York for three days.”

“The matters in New York are already settled; of course, it’s time to head to London, get things sorted, the sooner the better, so I can get back and finish the remaining parts of the new film,” Adrian said with a smile, “Any problems?”

“No, but do I still need to go to London with you?” Charlize’s frown deepened.

“Of course, I’m not going for a leisure trip, and it’s not only London I’ll be visiting,” Adrian said with an even bigger smile.

When their private jet arrived in London at around 7 AM, Adrian was not feeling great due to jet lag. Usually, he had a fixed schedule when he visited London to accommodate the time difference, but today was a spontaneous decision, so the effect was more pronounced. If they had taken the Concorde, crossing the Atlantic in three hours might have been much better, but how could a flight compare to the whims of a private jet?

After resting for a few hours in the hotel, and spending some time in the hotel gym, Adrian had adjusted to the local time by evening.

“I’m off to Kate’s place now, and I need to see Emma tomorrow, so you can enjoy some free time these days, perhaps explore London a bit. Of course, if you could spare some time to organize the needed documents, that would be even better,” Adrian said to Charlize as he adjusted his clothes in front of the dressing mirror without turning back, “But, you can also choose to come with us to see Emma; the little guy seems to really like you.”

“Really likes me?” Charlize, leaning against the doorframe with her arms crossed and an eyebrow raised, showed off her figure perfectly in a knee-length dress with a silk coat, and the semi-transparent stockings paired with black pointed high heels added a touch of sexiness.

“Sure, Emma often asks about you on the phone.” Walking over, Adrian chuckled and patted her shoulder gently, “If you can, I’d prefer an answer now as it would be easier for me to arrange things.”

“To put it simply, I shouldn’t interfere in your matters tonight or even these next few days, right?” Charlize hummed lightly with a knowing look of scorn, while Adrian shrugged with a laugh, then leaned down to kiss her cheek but she swiftly dodged it.

“Is there something you want to say to me, Charli?” Adrian asked, gazing into her gray-green eyes.

“What would I have to say to you?” Charlize pretended to be calm as she fiddled with a strand of hair on her face, her head involuntarily turning away as she suddenly noticed Adrian’s arms braced against the wall on either side of her.

“Really, nothing?” Adrian revealed a teasing smile, clearly telling her: You think I don’t know?

Charlize glared at him, her eyes seeming to spark fire, and her teeth involuntarily grazed her lips. Suddenly, she outstretched her hand and forcefully pushed on his shoulder, surprising Adrian, who was pushed back several steps, his face showing astonishment.

However, that wasn’t the end. Charlize quickly took a few steps forward and pushed him again on the shoulder, forcing Adrian to keep retreating until he finally sat down on the bed. Then she leapt onto him, pinning him to the bed, and sat on his lower abdomen, her gaze fierce as if ready to devour him.

“Wow, you finally show your fierce side, Charli. I thought I’d never see it,” Adrian joked, even though he was pinned down.

“Shut up!” Charlize said breathlessly, her hand grabbing his shirt collar and violently pulling it down, resulting in a tearing sound as a button popped off and Adrian’s muscular chest was exposed to the air.

“Darling, don’t you think you’re being a bit rough… hey!” He was about to joke some more, but Charlize’s next move left him speechless as she bent down and bit his neck.

Well, not exactly a bite but not exactly a kiss either; maybe it’s more accurate to say she was licking while nibbling. In any case, it was cool, wet, slightly painful, and that pain trailed from his neck down to his chest.

Even though he had played such tricks with other women, it was the first time Adrian had faced such brutal treatment. But Adrian didn’t push her away, instead he let Charli vent on him.

“How does it feel, Ed?!” After propping herself up again, Charli’s tone still carried a fierceness, her blonde hair was a messy mess, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.

“I… I think…” Adrian took a deep breath, “Actually…”

“I just want to do what I should have decided myself!” Charli shouted at him, “Remember our agreement before? I said I would only come to you when I needed to! You weren’t allowed to come to me! Not allowed! Have you ever followed that, Ed?! Do you think you can manipulate me as you please!”

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The sky outside the window had turned dark long ago, and the neon lights of the city flickered, casting slivers of light into the pitch-black room. The two lay on the bed, silently staring at each other, the evenness of their breathing indicating they had been in that state for quite some time.

A sigh echoed, and Charli suddenly rolled off the bed. Naked, she walked past the scattered, somewhat shredded clothes to stand in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the city streetlights outside the hotel, and sighed again.

She didn’t know why she had suddenly burst out like that, without any warning, without any rationality; in that moment, it seemed she just wanted to show Adrian, or perhaps… to momentarily claim her own rights?

Charli cradled her head as she groaned, then felt a warm body press against her back.

“What’s wrong?” he asked in a gentle voice, his large hands on her shoulders, giving her a sense of inexplicable security.

“If possible, please don’t use your thing to press against my butt,” Charli said without turning back.

Although she spoke those words, she didn’t move away, instead allowing him to hold her like that. Memories of the past immediately surfaced in her mind, leaving Charli swirling with various feelings.

She constantly told herself that the reason for their agreement initially was only to avoid losing her job–alright, his superb skills in bed were also a factor, just consider it solving sexual needs. In any case, after gaining sufficient experience at work for a year, she would resign and move to another company, and wouldn’t have to follow this guy, who once made a great first impression, but turned out to be so unbearable upon getting to know him deeper.

Yet some people are just like that, making you involuntarily want to explore everything about them. Adrian displayed most of his life in front of her without any disguise; his work, his life, his goals and plans, his dates with several women at the same time, what kind of movies he wanted to produce–all these things Charli knew very clearly. Adrian never hid anything, she even knew about his reckless weekend in Orange County at the villa with Julia and Monica.

The more she knew, the more curious she became, and the more she wanted to analyze him thoroughly. Charli thought it would be easy; she kept telling herself that once she understood this man, she would naturally leave the job, but she had yet to do so.

Adrian seemed to be shrouded in mist; whenever Charli thought she had clarified some things, they were soon replaced by even bigger mysteries. How could he go from knowing nothing about movie production to becoming the Miracle Director in just a few years? Why were the movies he favored either a blockbuster hit or critically acclaimed? Why could he always select the perfect movies for the actors? Why did his mind always overflow with all sorts of ideas? And so on…

Charlize was completely immersed until the day Kate arrived, and her inadvertently jealous remark about it being “just a few months early” woke her up. Unfortunately, by that time, she had already sunk into a bottomless whirlpool and could no longer see a way out no matter how hard she struggled. Whether it was Adrian’s ever-elusive mystique, the security that his broad chest provided, or the ludicrously high salary with a seemingly powerless yet influential job, Charlize found it hard to give up.

“If you have anything on your mind, I’ll be your best audience, just like you’ve been for me,” Adrian whispered into her ear, causing the courage she had just mustered to vanish with the tingling in her ears.

“Do you really want to know?” Charlize turned around, squinting at him.

“Yes, definitely,” Adrian nodded earnestly.

After watching Adrian chatter away, Charlize suddenly turned, walked to the bed, turned on the bedside lamp, and started to put on her underwear.

“Hey, Charli, weren’t you going to say something?” Adrian asked, following her.

“It doesn’t matter anymore,” Charlize shrugged. “I was going to tell you about all the gossip behind my back at the company, how they say things like ‘she only got her position by sleeping with the chairman,’ but now I think it’s unnecessary. What they’re saying is true.”

“How could it be?” Adrian said with a laugh. “Nobody knows your capabilities better than I do. I’ve said more than once that my life would be a mess without you. Or do you think I was lying?”

“That’s a pretty good excuse,” Charlize, half-mockingly and half-mockingly, said as she was putting on her bra. “Others say worse, like I’m just a sex…”

Before she could finish, Adrian’s hand covered her mouth; his expression turned very serious.

“I don’t want to hear such things ever again,” he said, looking at her intently, “It’s an insult to me, and even more to you! Understand, Charli?”

Charlize wanted to remove his hand and mock him further, but upon catching his gaze, she involuntarily felt belittled and coughed lightly before finally nodding her head.

Watching his retreating back, Charlize bit her lip and then sighed inwardly. That’s how it was–no matter the situation, he eventually dominated all emotions because… she had feelings for him too.

Thinking back on how every time she saw him go on dates and sleep with someone else, she always felt dissatisfied and unhappy, especially when Kate came to the villa that time and she saw their ordeal in the corridor from behind her bedroom door; the feelings were particularly strong. So, the answer to this problem was clear.

It’s okay, let it be. Charlize shook her head slightly, gracefully accepting the reality. Previously, because she didn’t know why, she always suppressed her emotions, which led to today’s outburst. There wouldn’t be such incidents in the future. Although things were a bit chaotic now, it wasn’t bad, and after spending some time understanding this intriguing man, she planned to leave.

So Charlize confidently thought, whether or not this was her truest thought, or what might eventually happen, who knows? (To be continued. For more on what happens next, please visit www.NovelFire.net. More chapters are available; support the author, support genuine reading!)

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