Chapter 221: I do not accept

"Cheers!"
The people of "Saving Private Ryan" sat together and toasted together. Duke had just drunk the champagne in the glass, Robin Grande stood up again, "For the victory tonight, I propose, again Cheers!"
"Agree, cheers!"
Tonight, most of the people in the crew who participated in the Oscars have gained, and it is the center point of this Vanity Fair. Now it is the time of excitement. Ben Watts filled everyone with champagne, everyone touched the glasses, and Regardless of the spilled liquor, another glass bottomed out.
This is the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The crew participated in the Oscar night celebration party organized by Vanity Fair.
"Duke lost the best director." Zach Schneider suggested, "To comfort him, I want to have a drink with him."
John Schwarzman also came over, "Don't forget, there is me! I want to thank him for helping me get the best photography!"
"Duke made a lot of suggestions when setting the scene. I couldn't get the best art director without him." Hannah Serena didn't plan to let Duke go. "To thank, I also want to have a drink with him!"
"Don't forget me." Mike Dawson didn't want to fall behind. "I used to be just a very ordinary editor in Hollywood. After meeting Duke, I got three 1★ nominations for best editing and one for best editing. Edit the little golden man, I must have a drink with him."
Sophia bumped Duke with her shoulder, and then raised her cup to signal that she would not let him go.
The noise in the banquet hall, the sound of clinking glasses, and the flirting sounds of men and women, gathered into a messy movement. Duke looked at these members of the production team and understood that these guys might have been waiting for this day for a long time.
"Then I will have a drink with everyone."
Catherine Zeta Jones next to him had filled him with champagne, and Duke stood up and raised his glass. "It should be me to toast everyone, I hope our cooperation will always be successful!"
After speaking, he took the lead in pouring champagne into his stomach, "Cheers!"
"Cheers!" The others drank the wine one after another.
"No!" Putting down the wine glass, Zach Schneider suddenly came back to his senses, "We are each going to have a drink with Duke!"
"Wait!" Duke burped. I have already felt a surge of alcohol, "You know that I don't drink well, and I will get drunk again.
"Are you afraid that nobody will take care of you when you get drunk?" John Schwarzman nodded to Zeta Jones across the table. "I don't think Kate will refuse to take care of you."
"Honey." Zeta Jones immediately smiled and said, "I'm happy to do this."
"Wow~"
The extremely excited group made a roaring noise.
Zeta Jones turned his head, and red lips ran across Duke's cheeks, leaving a hot and humid breath.
"Well, don't booze!"
Seeing these guys really takes action. Sophia? Coppola reminded, "Don't you need to socialize? How do you go picking up girls if you drink too much? Do you want to spend this carnival night alone."
"One more drink!"
Duke stood up, took the lead in raising his wine glass, and agitated, "Vanity Fair party is the favorite place for beautiful models to hang out, don't say I didn't remind you!"
Honor, money, famous wine and beauty, this is the eternal theme of the Oscar night, after a drink. Most people leave the dining area and go elsewhere to find their goals.
The number of people at this table dwindled rapidly. Even Sophia Coppola went to other places, only the Robin Grande couple opposite were whispering.
"You drank a lot."
Zeta Jones took the handbag and looked at Duke with concern, "I am going to learn about alcohol and medicine for you, do you need it?"
"Being not."
Dinner was not eaten at all, Duke had taken a knife and fork. Cut a steak and stuffed it into his mouth. Zeta Jones had already got him a glass of juice, and when Duke had eaten a quarter of the steak, he passed it over.
Taking a sip of the juice, Duke could see it. This is a very thoughtful woman. She is very sleek and sophisticated. She is also the heroine of "Chicago". She is also rehearsing in a dance studio. Naomi Watts is the object of jealousy by many female back dancers and role actors. Zeta Jones has won the favor of many people. Even the song and dance director Lily Fred has spoken to him more than once, saying that she is a very modest and hardworking actor.
"Someone is here."
Hearing Zeta Jones' reminder, Duke turned his head slightly, and Tina Brown, the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, came over.
"Hi, Duke. Congratulations on getting the best picture." She looked at Catherine Zeta Jones, and she didn't know each other, and immediately turned her gaze back to Duke, "Can you talk for a while?"
"Of course." Duke gestured to the chair next to him. "Please sit down, Tina."
Sitting diagonally across from Duke, Tina Brown smiled politely, "There are not many talented young directors like you. I heard that your new film is ready to be shot? Are you interested in an interview with Vanity Fair?"
"No one would refuse Tina? Brown's invitation, would they?" Duke said politely, then said, "I can't decide this kind of thing alone. Tina, you still talk to my PR and agent. Contact it."
"No problem." Tina Brown stood up and left.
It was getting late. Looking at his watch, Duke was also preparing to leave, but before he got up, he saw Mel Gibson sitting alone at the table of "Brave Heart" dozens of feet away. Looking here, it seems to be hesitating.
"What does he want to do?"
Catherine Zeta Jones also noticed him, grabbed Duke by the sleeve, and asked nervously, "Should I call security?"
Shaking his head, Duke turned around and looked at Mel Gibson as well. He really wanted to see what this wild Australian wanted to do.
Mel Gibson didn’t drink a glass of wine tonight, and no one asked him for a drink. Everyone saw him as if they had seen a fly. They couldn’t wait to go as far as possible and lost the opportunity of Best Director Oscar. In this circle of chasing winners, he has become a complete loser.
Looking at the opposite side, he felt extremely complicated. The young director also lost the best director, but he is still sought after. No matter where he stands, he will definitely become the center point. It seems that the whole world is revolving around him. .
Lowering his head, Mel Gibson avoided the two seemingly calm but sharp gazes. He remembered his purpose of participating in this party. He didn’t come here to accept those people ridiculed, but to find something new in a desperate situation. Opportunity.
Walk over to apologize, strive for forgiveness from the other party, and then strive to make some articles in the media, and the current situation will be improved to a certain extent.
These are not difficult to say and do, why is he extremely resistant in his heart?
Mel Gibson looked at Duke again, he knew that even if he apologized sincerely, he would hate him to the extreme in his heart.
But hatred couldn't solve the problem and didn't bring any change to his situation, so Mel Gibson stood up.
He was waiting, just as Duke was looking for an opportunity, he was also choosing the right opportunity.
Finally, more than a dozen people went to the crew of "Saving Private Ryan", Tom Hanks and his wife also sat at the table and talked to him, and Mel Gibson took a heavy and slow first step.
This step was difficult and painful, and it made him feel like he was slapped in the face.
However, the most difficult thing to take is often the first step. After this step is taken, the rest will be a lot easier.
Mel Gibson took a deep breath, and regardless of the contempt of the people around him, he strode towards Duke.
"Mel Gibson is here."
Hearing someone's reminder, Duke ended the conversation with Hanks, turned his head, and watched the tall figure walking by step by step.
"Don't be impulsive, Duke." Sophia, who returned to the table quickly reminded in a low voice, "You have to stay calm, he is finished."
Duke nodded, of course he wouldn't be stupid enough to take the initiative to do something.
The table of "Saving Private Ryan" was originally located in a very conspicuous place in the banquet hall. Mel Gibson's actions immediately attracted countless eyeballs, among which countless people were waiting for a good show.
Mel Gibson didn't care about those eyes, and Duke didn't care about those eyes either.
Walking to a place five feet away from Duke, Mel Gibson stopped and looked at Duke. He almost became angry when he wanted to say it. He took a deep breath before pressing it down.
Several people nearby looked at Duke, and Ben Watts and Zach Schneider unknowingly walked to either side of Mel Gibson, seeming to be guarding against possible reckless moves by the Australian savages.
Mel Gibson's temperament is known to all Hollywood, and no one thinks he will have good intentions.
Duke looked at Gibson and asked directly, "Is something wrong, Mr. Gibson?"
"I..." Mel Gibson seemed to use the energy of milking, "I'm here to apologize."
apologize?
Including Duke, everyone around who heard this couldn't help being stunned. Will Mel Gibson take the initiative to apologize?
"Last Golden Globe Party, I did something stupid." Mel Gibson's voice was so loud that it seemed to be heard by everyone in the banquet hall, "I feel very guilty for this, and I came here to apologize. "
After this loud voice, many people's eyes fell on Duke. Mel Gibson's apology seemed very sincere. What would he do?
Isn't it smart? Duke smiled to himself, did Mel Gibson sincerely apologize? He didn't know, and didn't want to know that the other party was a veteran actor, and his acting skills were definitely above the level when he was not drunk.
Mel Gibson looked here sincerely, as if he wanted to impress Duke. As long as the person concerned was willing to forgive him, there would always be many articles to do in the follow-up.
After only a second of silence, Duke gave the answer, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Gibson, I don't accept your apology!" (To be continued...)