Chapter 6: Comfort

OK OK OK, it’s dad wrong, dad is wrong, don’t cry, okay, Juliet?

Adrian coaxed his second daughter in his arms repeatedly, but unfortunately the little guy didn't buy his account at all. He kept crying, completely inherited from his mother's big eyes, which made Lily laugh and laugh a lot.

Lily!

Adrian couldn't help glaring at Lily. Juliet cried even harder after being distracted. He had to continue to coax the little guy in a hurry, and Lily suddenly leaked more laughter from her fingers.

Previously, Juliet, who was placed on a soft sofa, was biting her fingers while doing what babies would do.

The naughty Lily took her hand away from her mouth several times, and told her sister very seriously that it was not good to bite her hand, regardless of whether Juliet could understand it.

However, every time I take it a few seconds, the little guy will continue to stuff his fingers into his mouth, and then Lily will take it away again, and the cycle will never end.

What is depressing is that Lily teased the little guy for a long time, but the little guy didn't say anything. After Adrian hugged her, he took her hand away twice for hygiene reasons, and Juliet began to cry dissatisfiedly.

Obviously, Lily's teasing made her resentment be transferred to Adrian.

I'll do it, Ed.After feeding Deva and coaxing her to sleep, Monica came over and Juliet must be hungry.

All right.After hesitating, Adrian still handed Juliet to Monica.

After the little guy took it in his mouth, he immediately began to suck it in big mouthfuls. It seemed that he was indeed hungry.

Adrian couldn't help but grab his head. With experience, he has always been accurate in his children's activities, but he didn't expect to make a mistake today.

I am not a fool. As long as I am willing to spend time, it is not difficult to summarize their activities.Monica smiled slightly, and her loving and gentle appearance made her look quite holy.

But some people like to destroy this feeling, such as Adrian, who looked there and smacked his lips: I really envy Juliet.

Ed!Monica shouted reminded.

I just said my own thoughts, is there any problem with this?

Adrian said with a smile, making a very obvious move to check around, and then spread his hands.

Lily didn't know where to go at this time, and the nanny took Daiwa, who was sleeping well, far away, and she would not worry that anyone would hear it.

Monica naturally noticed this and immediately gave him a blank look: You haven't tried it...

Half of the words were enough, and two blushings flew on his face. Thinking of the way he and Sophie fed him together, even Monica, who had been through a long time, couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

Well Sophie will be very happy when she knows it.Adrian said as he changed the subject and patted his daughter's little head, which was still swallowing greedily.

What's so happy?

Kate's voice came at this time. She was carrying a porcelain plate with her own apple pie on it. Although her cooking skills have never been very good, she has been trying to improve her.

Deva and Juliet are about to be five months old. Adrian often takes time to take them to play with Lily, and calls this a nurturing relationship between sisters. Anyway, Lily likes them very much, and they don’t hate Lily either.

However, every time you have time, if you take Lily to Monica and Sophie, Kate will follow, and if you take Deva and Juliet to Kate, Monica and Sophie will follow.

When the three women were together, they would have some common topics when they were mothers, and they were relatively indifferent to the rest of the time, so every time Adrian would choose Sarah to be away, let Monica and Sophie come to Kate's side, and at the same time, they would also send Charlize away, so as not to make the originally unpleasant atmosphere even more strange.

But Sophie didn't come today because she was busy with a movie, not the one prepared by Adrian for her, but the "100% Men" by female director Nancy Meyers.

The movie Bosworth Films has investment, so Adrian recommended Kayla to get the role of her daughter last year. The heroine was originally from Helen Hunter, but she quit for some reason when she was about to start the filming in early January this year. The crew could not find a replacement for a while, and Sophie happened to recover well. After Adrian found out, he immediately recommended her. As a woman from the fashion capital of Paris, she easily won the recognition of Meyers.

Of course, the male lead is still Mel Gibson who seems to have lost some honors because of Adrian.

The movie Adrian arranged for Sophie had obvious goals, but Sophie disappeared in front of the media and the public for about 8 months due to pregnancy and childbirth. She had to first try to hone her acting skills and regain her popularity.

It just so happened that something went wrong with "Men 100%" and he just recommended Sophie over. No matter what happened to Helen Hunter, who should have played successfully, how could such a good opportunity be missed?

By the way, no congratulations yet for the Oscar nomination for Best Actress.After asking Monica to taste the apple pie and chatting about motherhood, Kate suddenly said this.

Thanks.Monica smiled and said nothing.

Adrian, who was watching from the side, couldn't help laughing secretly and gently shook his head. Although Kate was acting normally, his slightly savory appearance could not escape his eyes.

She was like this. She obviously wanted it but never spoke in front of him. She always thought it would make each other feel like she was doing transactions, just like she used to like to act like she was doing transactions to cover up her feelings. This contradictory attitude is really...

cute!

Today's pie is a little better. Did you add anything?Adrian followed in as Kate brought the leftover pie back to the kitchen.

As usual.Kate shrugged and started to deal with it on his own.

Can't it be left to the servant?Adrian hugged her waist from behind.

I like to do it myself, okay?Kate finally turned around and hummed softly.

sure!Adrian smiled and kissed her on the back of her neck, then deliberately changed the subject. Speaking of which, it was really not easy to win Monica's nomination for Best Actress.

Kate took a noticeable deep breath, then turned his head and asked as if nothing had happened: Is that right?So what are the chances of winning the award?

Not high, so I spent a lot of time.Adrian shrugged.

Harvey Weinstein finally agreed to his request, as he said before, the Weinstein brothers could even dance on stage to dance striptease as long as they had money.

The big production trilogy that others mentioned may be debatable, but what comes from the Miracle Director is another matter. Since that is the case, why not work hard?

For the Weinstein brothers who are familiar with the operation and tone of the film academy, this is definitely not a particularly difficult thing. Although it is still 100% impossible, it can be infinitely close, not to mention that AC Media's resources can be allocated at will.

And Adrian was very accurate, and what he said was right. The Weinstein brothers always hoped that Miramax could be responsible for some big productions and allowed Miramax to develop into a big film company.

Disney, which was supposed to acquire them, was out of place because of its conservative style for teenagers and a bit radical Miramax, and they were positioned as supporting roles, so they ended up parting ways.

However, AC Media does not have such problems. It also operates well after acquiring Miramax. Although after Global was acquired, the Weinstein brothers were worried that after a while, they did not have conflicts with AC Media.

Adrian also knew that it was 100% impossible unless the entire film academy was bought out and the production trilogy was taken out to calm their hearts and to make them work harder to public relations and strive for it.

Of course, Adrian did not forget to attach some conditions. The three best actresses who needed them to do their best in public relations must be formulated by him. At the same time, the trilogy will not be launched until 2002 at the earliest.

Monica is really lucky.Kate couldn't help saying this.

Adrian couldn't help but chuckled, and his hands began to move up from her waist: By the way, there is a character you might be able to try."Agent Beautiful" and "28 Days" have been completed for so long, so you should have had enough rest.

Didn’t you say that the script for Tomb Raider is still being written?This is the first thing that comes to mind for Kate.

Yes, but I'm talking about another script.Adrian said with a smile, a relatively literary script.

Do you want me to make two movies a year?Kate turned around and frowned slightly.

So what?Didn’t you also star in two movies last year?

Adrian held her face and smiled. The movie was also adapted from a novel, and there was more room for play than "28 Days".

This is the benefit of the script adapted from the novel. As long as you get the adaptation rights, it will be based on your wishes.

Just like the "Human Bone Puzzle" prepared for Monica, the movie that was originally supposed to be released last year is only now being prepared, and it will take a while before it starts production. Of course, Denzel Washington is still the leading actor.

In short, as long as it is in line with the current social environment, it doesn’t matter at all. The same is true for Kate.

You know, qualifications are necessary to win the Oscar for Best Actress.Adrian kissed Kate's lips.

The title of British Rose sounds good and has some advantages, but it is even more restrictive. It is not that easy to win the Best Actress Oscar.

It sounds like...you're ready?Kate was a little uncomfortable and his eyelids lowered, as if he was secretly happy but hesitating more.

Of course, my baby, although it is a bit troublesome and a bit long, I have already arranged it.Adrian used a stingy name.

After all, Kate is the first woman after he was reborn and the first mother of the child. Even if he wants to win the Best Actress, he has to win the most glorious role, rather than relying on public relations.

If you doubt it any more, I will strip you naked in front of Monica... He then said threateningly, even though he swallowed half a sentence, he knew what to say when he looked at his giggling look. Kate immediately gave him an elbow without hesitation.

Just as Adrian wanted to pretend to be crying for pain, a knock on the door rang, and after being allowed, a servant walked into the kitchen with his cell phone.

A lady called you, Mr. Adrian.The other party said so.

OK, thanks.

Although Adrian said this with a smile, he sighed in his stomach. If he were on his mansion, Yuki Hui would call him out first and explain the situation, rather than in front of Kate.

Maybe it would be better to bring Lily, Deva and Juliet to your side in the future.

Adrian, who took the phone, thought of this, and then heard who was on the other side of the phone. He then made an apologetic gesture to Kate and walked out.

Kate sighed, put the remaining apple pie on the plate two or three times and was busy for a while. Just as he was about to go out, Adrian suddenly came in.

Sorry, Kate, I'm going out.Adrian said with apologies that he might not come back tonight.

knew.Kate replied helplessly, remember to tell Monica.

certainly.Adrian smiled and kissed her, turning around and leaving the kitchen.

Can I know what's going on?Kate suddenly asked this.

Well... Adrian stopped and turned back for a while. He smiled awkwardly, pointed to Kate's belly, and then slipped away quickly.

Kate thought for several minutes before he understood it, but unfortunately Adrian had run away without a trace, and even if his face was crossed, it would be useless.

He went to the living room to say hello to Monica, and kissed the three little guys one by one. Adrian immediately drove away from the villa.

It's not big or small, it's just pregnancy syndrome. Although it's only been more than a month and its lower abdomen is not obvious at all, Jessica hasn't even been 20 years old after all, and she has to hide it from her family. Her emotions are a little ups and downs, so it's normal to find a support.

Look, didn’t I come here right away?So don't worry.Sitting on Jessica's sofa, Adrian said affectionately, holding her.

I was just a little... scared.Jessica snuggled in her arms said docilely.

For the purpose of taking care of her, and worried that she would feel more insecure. Adrian hired a middle-aged woman to take care of her. Of course, quality is the best. If it weren't for the sudden move, it might attract the attention of her family. Adrian had already asked her to live in Beverly Hills.

Don't be afraid, no more people know about this for the time being.

Adrian continued to coax her, and there was no delay. "Keep the Last Dance" has been finished long ago, and the filming of "The Last Angel" season 2 is about to end, and you don't have many scenes, so you just need to cultivate with peace of mind.

After a pause, he said again: Although I have a new movie to start shooting next month, if you want, you can come to the crew to play. We are going to Missouri, where the forest is beautiful.

I...I'll consider it.Jessica nodded.

Seeing her appearance, Adrian couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Frankly speaking, Jessica is not as fun as she is a few years later, so there was no need to use that method to force her.

But it doesn't matter if you do it all, and Jessica took the initiative to choose the third one. As for the fear that arises in her heart, it will slowly disappear with the birth of the child. I just don't know if it will be a daughter again this time, and it's also like that...

Jiǒng。

Adrian coaxed Jessica all afternoon, making her giggle non-stop, and she became much happier, and she even hugged her arms and slept together at night.

However, after waking up in the morning, one of her legs crossed his lower abdomen, almost crawling on him. Fortunately, if she had to sleep in this position in another two months, she would not have been allowed to sleep in this position.

From here we can see that being pregnant and no one can talk about this has hit her a big blow, but...

That's exactly what Adrian wants to see, isn't it?

Although the women and daughter who take care of themselves take time and energy, Adrian did not let go of work. For example, selecting a suitable young actor for "Bones in Winter". He doesn't have so much time to go to Missouri for detailed selection. After all, whether the actor meets the role image, in addition to his own strength, the makeup artist also makes a contribution. Children born in the local area may have some bonus in terms of temperament, but this is optional.

If a child with good acting skills is eliminated because of this, it will affect the shooting. Adrian has another movie to be produced this year. "Bones in Winter" was added in the middle, so he only gave himself 6 weeks to shoot.

In addition, he also has to ask about many film projects one by one, especially those for his women.

I'm very optimistic about you, Steven, especially after watching "The Strategy Master" directed by you, I knew that you finally started to face yourself.

Adrian leaned on the high-back chair and spread his hands open. Although he was a little lazy, his expression was very serious.

Thank you, I am very honored to receive comments from Director Miracle.The man, who was less than forty, was still sitting at the desk, pushed his glasses and said in a slightly teasing tone.

Come on, Steven, you are also qualified to be called a miracle director.Adrian laughed.

The man he called Steven in front of him was not Steven Spielberg, but Steven Soderbergh, the youngest Palme d'Or before Adrian.

Although he basically took the niche route, with the release of "Strategic Master" produced in 1998, he also began to develop into commercial films, so Adrian asked him to direct a movie that should have been directed by him: "Drug Network"!

Speaking of which, the process of the movie falling into his hands is very interesting. The original version was originally a British TV series, produced in 1989. Later, a Hollywood producer bought the copyright and prepared it to be made into a movie.

But no one invested for a long time. In the end, he finally tried to move the Fox searchlight, but was shelved because of various candidate issues, and was finally taken over by Universal's Focus Pictures.

Each major film company has a small company that specializes in investing in and producing art films, such as Fox Searchlights and Universal Focus Pictures.

When they got it, it was already the end of 1999, and then they were discovered by Adrian, who often browses the company's scripts, so there is no need to say more about what comes later.