Made in Hollywood

"So your share exchange has been completed?"

Sitting at the dining table, Mrs. Leah handed the sliced ​​turkey to Duke, "That's fine, cooperation will be beneficial to future development."

"I am now the largest individual shareholder of Warner Bros." Duke praised after tasting the roast turkey, "Mom, your craftsmanship is as good as ever."

Then, he turned the topic back, "I'm still trying to find a way to increase my stake in Warner, so that I can have more say in the future."

Mrs. Leah nodded, "This is a good thing, what about the funds?"

"No problem for now," Duke said, thinking of his upcoming income. "If I need help, I'll definitely speak up, Mom."

As usual, Mrs. Leah didn't eat much for dinner, and quickly put down her knife and fork, "Are you still increasing your stake in Victoria's Secret?"

"Well..." Duke swallowed the juice in his mouth, "I think their market share will further increase in the future, but I only got a small share of this round of equity expansion financing. I heard from David that Wall Street is now There are a lot of people who want to come in and share the cake."

"They only care about making investments and generally rarely involve specific operations."

Hearing his mother's words, Duke couldn't help laughing, "Me too, as long as the stock price continues to rise, and then there are dividends to take, I'm a layman in business operations."

Duke didn't eat much. After eating, the restaurant was handed over to the servants to clean up, while he accompanied his mother out of the villa and went around the garden.

This is the villa that my mother just bought in the summer. Although it is not very big, it is not easy to buy such a villa with a garden in the Upper East Side. In fact, it also shows that my mother's net worth and status are constantly rising.

The garden is not big, less than half an acre, and the weather in New York is a bit cold now. In addition to some evergreen plants still showing vitality, a little depression.

"It's okay," Mrs. Leah shook her head at him, "I'm used to walking out after dinner."

"Is your project in New Zealand going well?" she asked again.

"Overall it's fine." Duke took his mother's arm and walked forward with her, "After Hua joined the Duke's studio. He also sent a capable force there, so I can relax a bit."

"Stress is everywhere in life."

Walking to a tree whose leaves were almost falling, Mrs. Leah suddenly squeezed his shoulder, "Although $350 million is not a small number, I believe in the hardness of your shoulders."

Duke smiled but said nothing, if he screwed up the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Even with money from Warner Bros., he'd be devastated.

After talking about work, the topic gradually shifted to life.

"I visited George's Star Wars crew last month."

A withered yellow leaf fell with the wind, and when she passed in front of Mrs. Leah, she was caught in her hand. "I've heard some rumors."

"About me?" Duke was very conscious.

"That's right."

Passing by the trash can, Mrs. Leah threw the leaves into it, "Are you chasing the daughter of the Hershler family?"

"Hushler?" Duke was stunned.

Mrs. Leah reminded, "The heroine of George's new film. It is said that you are very close to her?"

"Mom, I have nothing to do with her." Duke sighed. The crew members are chatty, and it is not surprising that the matter reached the mother, "I only talked to her a few times, and she is only sixteen years old this year!"

"Is age a problem for you?" Mrs. Leah gave him a cold look. "I don't know what you're thinking, and I don't want to interfere with your personal life. But Duke, if you really want to find a girlfriend in the circle, I think Jewish people are more suitable."

"Don't worry, Mom."

Duke knows what his mother is worried about, and he is not a rebellious young man who doesn't understand anything. "I will have a regular partner in the future, and I will also get married. I promise that she will not be a woman of disrepute."

Although there are only two remaining members of the Rosenberg family, since he bears this surname, he must consider his own family.

After half an hour in the garden, Duke accompanied his mother back to the villa, put on his coat, and prepared to go out.

Before going out, Duke said to his mother, "Mom, I made an appointment with Erin for a drink, and I will be back before eleven o'clock."

Seeing his mother sitting on the sofa and waving his hand, Duke left the villa without driving, and walked directly towards a high-end bar that he had made an appointment with.

It's not too far from Erin Lauder's residence, and the bar where the appointment was made is located between the two. After walking for less than ten minutes, Duke arrived at his destination. I checked the sign of the bar, made sure I didn't find the wrong place, pushed the door and walked in.

Because of Thanksgiving, there were not many people in the bar, and there was a soothing piano music in it. Duke found a window seat, asked for a soda, and sat here and waited patiently.

Not long after, Erin Lauder with long brown curly hair also walked into the bar, Duke stood up and waved, she showed a bright smile and strode over.

"You seem to have lost weight," she said, looking at Duke.

Duke helped her pull out the chair and shrugged, "Maybe the new clothes are a bit big."

Recently, I have been very busy at work, and coupled with the inevitable pressure, it is strange that I am not thin.

When Erin sat down, Duke said, "You look a lot different."

"Getting old?" she asked, tilting her head.

"Being prettier, wiser, shrewd."

This is not the female stars in the circle. Duke has always been direct when talking to her, "more like a strong woman and a businesswoman."

"The shopping mall is like a battlefield." Irene Lauder was very emotional. "If you are not strong enough, you will not see me as I am now, but a loser."

Duke asked concerned, "How is your branding plan?"

"It's being prepared." Irene Lauder frowned slightly. "It will take a few years to launch. It is not easy to establish a cosmetic brand, and it needs enough promotion."

"I can introduce you to a few suitable spokespersons," Duke joked.

Erin Lauder shrugged playfully, "I'll call you if needed."

"Okay. Let's not talk about work." She took the initiative to change the topic and asked rather gossip, "It seems that your scandals have been reduced a lot recently."

"Because it's been busy lately."

Duke didn't care either, and said casually, "And what I've encountered recently is not enough to make me tempted."

"How's Anna doing with you?"

Time and distance are definitely the biggest killers. It is not difficult to hear from Erin's words that the connection between them is very small, "The person I recommended did not disappoint you, right?"

"is acceptable."

When it comes to ability, Anna Prinz is enough to be an assistant director, but there is still some gap with Zach Snyder and Sofia Coppola.

"Have you seen a movie recently?" Duke asked.

Irene picked up the cup and took a sip of water. "Last night. I went to see "Titanic" with Jane. Jane is my sister. I will introduce you to another day."

"Okay." Duke nodded.

"I didn't expect the final film to be so good." Erin Lauder continued the topic just now, "I thought your $50 million investment was settled."

"You have so little confidence in me?"

Hearing Duke's words, Erin shook her head. "It's useless for me to have confidence in you. Didn't I tell you when I was on the phone last month that all the people around me are not optimistic about your investment. I'm just a normal person who was influenced by them. "

Duke raised his hand. After a distance, he tapped her lightly, "Wait, Irene. Judging from the contrarian growth of the film that does not conform to market rules, "Titanic" will create a business miracle."

"Miracle?" Erin Lauder blinked, "Independence Day or Jurassic Park? $300 million or $400 million in North America?"

"What do you think of at least $500 million in North America and $1.5 billion in the world?" Duke said jokingly.

"That's good!" Irene Lauder deliberately put on a very serious attitude, "You can get a lot of money, I just need money to create a brand, can I ask you for investment?"

"It's an honor." Duke laughed.

Erin Lauder didn't take it seriously at all, and went back to the film itself, "When I was watching the movie yesterday, Jane's eyes were red from tears. James Cameron is so emotional, even I feel that Jack is a pity..."

"Tragedies often leave a deeper impression on people." Duke thought for a while and then said, "Jack's death will not only earn countless tears, but also earn very beautiful box office numbers."

"That's true." Irene Lauder took over, "I saw Leonardo at your party before, and I didn't think he was very handsome, but..."

She shook her head, "Many girls in Lauder's company were completely fascinated by him, just to see him, and some people watched him several times."

"Of course, more people are fascinated by this poignant love." Irene said again.

"Because there is no such simple and beautiful love in reality." Duke sighed, "So, audiences like to find this feeling of love and being loved from the screen."

"I can see it." Erin Lauder showed a clear smile, "Those women who approach you often have other purposes."

"What about you?" Duke asked.

"It's about the same as you." She also sighed, "The people who are close to me, either because my surname is Lauder, or because I have a partial inheritance of the Lauder Group, and there are some people, even I can't tell them. How complicated is the purpose?"

"Maybe this is the sadness of people like us."

Seeing Erin Lauder looking at his watch, Duke stood up and said, "There are countless people who envy and desire this kind of sadness."

"It's getting late, let's go back," he said.

After leaving the bar, Duke first sent Erin Lauder home, and then walked slowly along the streets of the Upper East Side toward his home. Thanksgiving is coming to an end, and the trend of "Titanic" will be more clear! (To be continued ~^~)

PS: I feel like I have an air conditioner disease and my head is dizzy. Come and get some recommendation tickets and monthly tickets to refresh myself. It is really not easy to get 9000+ words three times a day for part-time jobs!