Chapter 113: Provocation (please subscribe!)

Sitting at the table, Rick Solomon looked diagonally across from him. That was Duke Rosenberg, who was talking to his father. He looked indifferent and calm, as if he was facing him at the beginning, as if talking to him. It is not the executives of Hollywood's top film companies, but the ordinary small roles.
On the father’s side, not only there is no sign of anger, but he is also very enthusiastic. It seems that Duke Rosenberg sitting there is not only a 24-year-old young man, but a top class like Steven Spielberg. director.
Why is this happening? Naturally, Rick Solomon knows that the two films of the other party have been selling well in succession, and they are now the top one among the newly emerging directors in Hollywood and are qualified to be valued by all film companies.
Look at Duke Rosenberg, who has gained both fame and fortune, and think about himself now and the words that laughed at him at the beginning. Rick Solomon feels that he is a complete joke.
"You are not suitable for Hollywood! You are dead to be a director!"
Thinking of the words he had said before, Rick Solomon was full of bitterness, as if these words were more suitable for him.
He was mocked by people who were not suitable for Hollywood and the director industry. Not only did the first feature film succeed in North America, it also won the global box office of more than 350 million U.S. dollars, and the second film was even more popular. One step, the global box office has now steadily passed 400 million US dollars...
Not to mention new directors. Looking at the entire Hollywood, how many directors can we find out that two consecutive works with a box office of over 100 million in North America and over 300 million in the world?
Even if he didn't want to admit 10,000 in his heart. But it can't change the reality that Duke Rosenberg is now a hot commercial director in Hollywood.
The person who was ridiculed by him and must fail has achieved great success, and he who is proud like a lion?
Rick Solomon has a bit of bitterness on the corner of his mouth, the experience of the past three years. It can only be described as a nightmare.
Finally squeezed into the "Alien 3" crew and became one of the heavier supporting actor, but the film failed miserably in the competition with "Life and Death". Not only was he lost money, his performance was also criticized by the media and film critics. People approve it worthless, and then encounter the cold treatment of the brokerage company caa, especially Warner Bros. did not accept the caa package service. After turning to support Duke Rosenberg, he was basically thrown into the trash by his agent Lovett.
In the last two years, he has not received any support from caa. The two small roles he got were also because of his father, and finally got through to the expiration of the contract this year and finally officially terminated the contract with Caa. But no large brokerage company is interested in him. The only two brokerage companies that wanted to sign him were just using him as a stepping stone to Warner.
Unlike the glorious future that the other party could foresee, Rick Solomon looked up. There was darkness ahead, and all he could rely on was his family, as if he was the one who relied on nepotism that he had laughed at.
Turning his eyes slightly, Rick Solomon saw the woman sitting next to Duke Rosenberg, a delicate and beautiful actress. Although there is no strong aura of Hollywood's first-line actresses, her weak temperament can move people. And without guessing, he also knew that the relationship between this woman and Duke Rosenberg was definitely not simple.
In the past year, many tabloids have also hyped Duke Rosenberg’s lace news, and the women who appeared next to him seemed to be more prettier than the other.
The gaze flashed from Naomi Watts' face, and Rick Solomon thought of himself again. The cheerleader who he had finally caught up with at the beginning, after he encountered caa's cold reception, directly dumped him...
Looking at Duke Rosenberg from where, Rick Solomon feels that there is a gap, but he can’t afford too much resentment. People may be jealous of people who stand a little higher than themselves. , But will not be jealous of people they can't catch up with.
In Rick Solomon's view, today's Duke Rosenberg is already standing at a height that he can't touch even if he jumps with all his strength.
"Duke, come to my place if you have time."
Hearing the polite words before leaving, Duke stood up and shook hands with Solomon, and said politely, "I have been waiting for your invitation, Robert."
"One more thing." Robert Solomon turned his head to look at his son. "Rick is also an actor. If there is a suitable role in the future, please help."
"You are too polite." Duke still showed a polite smile.
On the other side, Rick Solomon proactively stretched out his hand under the sign of his father’s eyes. It seems that the frustration of the past two years has made him mature a lot. "Duke, I did some stupid things at the beginning, but I suffered. I'm sorry for Lovett's provocation."
"It's ok."
Duke shook his hand gently. Now there is a huge gap between the two. He doesn’t have the time and energy to care about Rick Solomon. The other party does not have the qualifications to be an opponent at all. He just said politely, "I I don’t think we like caa’s agent either."
"Yes, we don't like it either." Rick Solomon nodded in agreement.
When Solomon and his son left, Duke sat down again. It was just a scene. I didn't care about Rick Solomon. Was it because he was not worth it and invited him to appear in his own movie? He is not so generous.
Besides, Rick Solomon is not Tom Cruise, and inviting him will not bring much substantial benefit.
As long as the benefits are sufficient, Duke doesn't mind inviting Satan to play God. If it doesn't bring benefits, even if Tom Hanks plays for nothing, he won't want it.
The banquet officially kicked off soon. Like all commercial parties, the format and content are the same. Warner Bros. and Time Warner’s senior executives gave short speeches, reviewed the glorious history of Warner through video materials, thanked the guests present, and toasted together. and many more……
Finally, it is an essential charity activity in celebrity circles.
The exquisite meal was also delivered to the guests at this time. Although no one would eat and drink on this occasion, it was still a small taste at the host’s kind invitation.
Since the meal is placed in front of the back. Naomi Watts has been busy helping Duke unfold the napkins and organize fruit drinks, just like a careful lover and wife. Will also send a sweet smile from time to time.
If you want to choose a girlfriend, Duke thinks Naomi Watts is the most suitable among the women he has met. It is a pity that he has no idea of ​​dating a girlfriend, let alone promises casually, no formal girlfriend, no matter what. Hustle. No one can say anything, otherwise it is more troublesome.
In fact, he doesn't care about the opinions of the media and the public, and it is of no importance to a director. But if you have a girlfriend and mess up your private life, your mother will not let him go.
Duke may not care about everyone's vision, but the mother's opinion must be taken into consideration.
"I'll go to the bathroom." Naomi Watts leaned over and said, Duke nodded. Pointed to the direction of the terrace. "I'm going to breathe."
Although everyone in the banquet hall tacitly abides by the principle of non-smoking in public, but the taste of wine, food, perfume of women, and cologne of some men are mixed together, and it will be a long time. It will feel dull. Like all banquet halls where large parties are held, there are also lounges and terraces.
Passing by several terraces, Duke had no plans to go in. The men and women inside were joking and would never welcome anyone in to disturb them to exchange feelings.
Go to a terrace on the very edge. Duke listened for a while, but did not speak. He opened the curtain and walked in. The fresh air brought by the oncoming evening breeze instantly relieved the suffocation in his chest.
The terrace is not big, only tens of square feet. When Duke was about to walk to the table next to the guardrail and sit down, he discovered that there was a person sitting in the shadow of the curtain. It was a tall man in a silver evening dress. woman.
Duke saw her, and she turned to see Duke.
"Hello, Miss Kidman."
Now that he met, Duke simply walked over and sat down opposite Nicole Kidman, took the glass in front of her, and poured himself a glass of wine.
Nicole Kidman nodded, holding the wine glass, looking straight at Duke, as if thinking about something.
"Are you dating Nami?" she said slowly.
Smiling, Duke took a sip of his drink, but did not answer.
"When I first met Nami, she was beautiful and smart, and she was able to make a lot of sacrifices for her friends." Nicole Kidman seemed to be talking to herself, and seemed to be talking to Duke again, "but In the end everything changed. When I left Australia, I heard from a friend that Nami went to Japan because of emotional disputes with three men and worked as a model in Japan..."
She suddenly changed into a mysterious tone, "Have you heard of Japan? Their model circle is very abnormal. It is said that they often force models in the circle to shoot something unsightly."
"Perhaps Nami is lucky, she didn't meet it."
Nicole Kidman's words sounded awkward, "After I invited her to the United States, I didn't hear her mention this."
Putting down the wine glass, Duke's brows frowned. Although Nicole Kidman's words were vague, he couldn't hear the provocation, and pointed directly to those aspects that men couldn't bear.
Nicole Kidman stood up slowly, with a faint smile on her sickly white cheeks, "If it were me, I would ask my female partner carefully."
Crossed his hands and placed it on the table, Duke looked at the unusually tall Australian woman and said lightly, "When I was passing by a terrace just now, I heard Mr. Cruise talking to a young lady. It seemed very Happy look."
Seeing Nicole Kidman's face gradually turning cold, Duke did not stop, "Presumably this is the reason Miss Kidman is drinking here, right?"
"you……"
Nicole Kidman gave Duke a hateful look, and walked away quickly, chucking his heels.
"I just guessed randomly." Duke squeezed his chin and muttered to himself, "Is it right?"
Afterwards, Duke joined Naomi Watts, and after bidding farewell to the organizer, he left the Hilton Hotel and returned to his apartment in North Hollywood. A passionate night had just begun. (To be continued...)