King of Hollywood

"Hey! Let's take a look first!" Just as Natalie was about to take a bag of toilet paper off the shelf, a hand suddenly reached out and snatched it, and Memi who was next to her yelled out immediately .

"Oh?" The brown-haired girl who snatched the paper from the shopping basket turned around. Her simple but refreshing attire made her look very beautiful, and she stood out from the group of girls. After raising her eyebrows at Natalie, she said in a lazy and contemptuous tone, "I'm so sorry, Your Majesty, we didn't notice that you were here."

The girls who were with her all laughed at the same time, and they all looked down upon her.

"Please forgive me for my rashness, Your Majesty," the brown-haired girl continued, "but I don't think you will mind if I take this bag of toilet paper away? You certainly don't know, we are holding a welcome How huge is the party to join the membership, and how much paper is needed. Of course, if you want, I can invite you to watch instead of Camilla."

"Don't be so childish, Deanna, you look like a little girl who hasn't grown up and likes to show off her toys!" Mami said sarcastically, she was about to say a few more words, but Natalie stopped her .

"It's yours now, Deanna, but please allow me to remind you," Natalie said with a serious look, "All the expenses of the royal family must be reported to the parliament, so I must indicate it on the documents to them, This bag of tissue paper is given to you."

After she finished speaking, she shrugged and pulled Memi away without giving the other party a chance to speak.

"It's marked on the document as a gift to you, oh my God, I really want to stay there and watch Deanna's expression, it must be very funny." Mami chuckled.

"No, although Deanna is flamboyant, she is one of the few people in the sisterhood who has a head. Even if she is unhappy, she will not show it." Natalie said in a flat tone.

"Don't you care at all, Natalie?" Mami asked curiously.

"Why should I care about them? Yes, they are rich and attractive, but do we need to please them?" Natalie shrugged.

Fraternities and sororities have always been traditional organizations in American universities, or they are not as powerful as student unions, but as long as the students who join them can easily build their own contacts, as long as they have the ability, so the children of the top class should be in college. Members of the organization, and most of the children of the middle and lower classes are also scrambling to get in.

Generally speaking, kids from wealthy families, especially those who are connected to each other, have an easy way in, but lower-middle-class kids don't. He or she will face all kinds of outlandish shenanigans, and these are part of the entrance examination, if they fail, then they cannot enter the fraternity or sorority.

You know, fraternities and sororities are in the hands of the children of the rich. There is no shortage of elite figures among these people, but more of them are dudes. So it's common to make fun of these middle and lower class students who want to come in, and it's normal for them to look down on other students. Small conflicts like today started when Natalie entered Harvard.

After all, there are not many people who are famous in the United States or even the world before entering school-even if the newly released prequel has been criticized by many die-hard fans of Star Wars, Natalie is indeed well-known because of this movie-anyone will feel uncomfortable When it is balanced, even those children from rich families who have been well-fed since childhood. But because of this, Natalie also didn't take them seriously. As she said to Memi, is it necessary to please them?

"Let me have a look, blank notebook, "People" magazine, ketchup... that's about it, let's go back." Memi said after walking around the convenience store and finding everything she wanted to buy.

"Wait, there's this." Natalie took something off the shelf and threw it into the shopping basket.

"Yes, Verina asked for potato chips." Memi laughed, and was about to joke a few words, when the voices of the girls before suddenly floated into her ears from the oblique rear on the other side of the shelf.

"Speaking of which, what's so proud of that bitch, 'all expenses must be reported to the parliament'? Does she really think she is a queen?" This is the voice of one of the girls.

"Unfortunately, she is indeed, and now everyone in the United States knows that she is Queen Amidala." This was Deanna's voice.

"Oh, come on, it's just a star," said a girl's voice, "You know, I went back to New York a week ago to attend the MTV Awards ceremony and saw her with that... famous Hollywood playboy Derian Cowell making out at the ceremony."

"No way? I heard that she was born in a conservative Jewish family, and she listened to her parents very much." An unbelievable voice sounded.

"This is too normal. Before you really know someone, you will never know what she really is." Deanna's voice sounded again, and it was lazy again, as if trying to catch something And proud.

"These whores." Mammy cursed in a low voice, and was about to remind them loudly, reminding these idiots who talk about others behind their backs, but Natalie held her back again.

She shook her head calmly at her, and then walked along the shelves to the cashier. Memi sighed and followed behind her.

"They are too much, how can you say that about others," Memi said angrily on the way back, "It seems that we are provoking them!"

"It's normal, they are that kind of people, the fault is always someone else's." Natalie shrugged nonchalantly.

"Then you shouldn't watch them spread rumors, right?" Memi frowned.

"Don't worry, Mami, believe me, the tabloids must know better than they did whether I attended the MTV Awards ceremony a week ago." Natalie chuckled lightly.

"This is really..." Mei Mi's eyes lit up, but she looked at her with some hesitation soon.

"Ask whatever you want." Natalie glanced at her.

"Hmm..." Memi smiled a little embarrassedly, but still asked: "I remember, your first work seems to be with Adrian Kewell, right? And there is news Said that the role of Amidala was also recommended by him, then...then..."

"What do you think?" Natalie laughed, and turned her head to look at Mami playfully.

Memi coughed dryly, then lowered her head.

"But you can really think about it." Natalie suddenly said again, and then her friend raised her head in surprise.

"I did cooperate with him in my first work, and he recommended the role of Amidala to me. Regardless of the gossip and gossip, he is indeed a very attractive man. Maybe I can really try it next time. Go on a date with him." Although Natalie said it seriously, she finally burst out laughing.

Mei Mi also laughed immediately, and gave her a hard look: "Okay, okay, I will never talk about this kind of topic again."

The two girls returned to the dormitory just like that, and after chatting for a few more words, Natalie entered her bedroom. The moment the door closed, the original smile disappeared immediately, and her whole face sank. down.

It took several seconds for her to regain her composure, and then her brow furrowed. Originally, she thought she could wait a little longer... After walking back and forth in the room twice, she closed her eyes and recalled carefully, and sorted out all the plans again. There should be no mistakes, so she quickly made up her mind.

"Ed?" Natalie opened her mouth immediately after the phone was connected, and then frowned. At this time, she should wait for the other party to ask questions first.

But the people over there didn't hear anything, and the tone was very brisk: "Hi, Nada, I'm so happy to receive your call, you know, I miss you again."

"Are you in Los Angeles now?" Natalie asked directly.

"Yeah, just got back from London, you know, Harry Potter casting is over and filming is about to start, I had to go over and see for myself. Brought Kayla over from London by the way, over here There is a role that is very suitable for her. Then I will go to New Zealand soon, and the filming there will continue." Adrian replied with a smile.

"Are you free now?" Adrian reached out and brushed the hair in his ears, his voice was very steady, and he had completely controlled his emotions.

"Of course, is there anything I can do for you?"

"There's something... I want to talk to you?"

"Did something happen?"

"No, in fact, I had the idea of ​​talking to you before, but I always felt that it was not suitable. After calming down and thinking about it, I finally sorted out my thoughts, so... the day after tomorrow is the weekend, and tomorrow I'm going to LA for an event, could you spare me some time over the weekend if possible?"

"……no problem."

After turning off the phone, Natalie let out a long breath, and now there is only one last step left, as long as she can pass...

The weekend came as promised, and the already lively Cambridge city became even more lively. Fraternities and sororities began to decorate their party venues for a carnival, but Natalie had already gone to Los Angeles. The charity event was not that big, so I had a good night's sleep in the hotel, adjusted a little after getting up, and went to Adrian's mansion in Beverly Hills after I recovered to the best.

"Why are there so few people in the room?" Although he followed Adrian through the living room and went upstairs, he hardly saw any servants along the way, let alone his secretary assistant or the "personal maid".

"Because you are coming." Adrian turned his head and smiled.

Natalie couldn't help laughing. Although she didn't come here many times in the past few years, every time she came here, Adrian would let other people leave to prevent anyone from seeing her. Time flies so fast, and a few years have passed in a flash. I have to say that Adrian is very caring sometimes... She soon realized that her thoughts were a little wandering, and then restrained herself.

"Would you like something to drink?" Adrian opened his wine cabinet after coming to the study, "How about the 77-year-old Romanée? Conti? It's pure and soft."

"No, Ed." Natalie smiled as she sat down.

"That can't be done. Drink some red wine properly to beautify yourself, even though you are already beautiful." Adrian turned his head and made a tsk-tsk sound as he said.

For a moment, Natalie wanted to laugh, but then she controlled herself. It was like this many times, and she was guided by his words without knowing it. Today can't be like this, otherwise she might let her laugh. Fall short.

"Ed!" she called emphatically.

"Okay, okay," Adrian sighed, closed the wine cabinet and went behind the desk, "So, what's the matter? You're dressed so formally, do you want to break up with me?"

His tone was meant to be joking, but Natalie nodded solemnly: "Yes!"

Adrian was obviously stunned, and seemed a little at a loss, Natalie continued: "I know this is a bit sudden, but I really think it's time to end our relationship, it's not because of impulsiveness The choice you make is the result of careful consideration."

She raised her head and looked at him with sincere eyes: "We had a very good time, Ed, I never deny it, although...but I don't regret it, I really like being with you and chatting , shopping, playing, you always catch my mind, I am really happy. But...something always bothers me...I know you have many women, I know you know I know you have many women, But you... never took the initiative to mention this to me, not even the slightest hint.

I don't know what you're thinking, Ed, although I tried my best to understand, but you always give me a feeling of... full of fog, I can't catch you. I have been waiting, waiting for your explanation and reassurance, even though I know that you will not give up other people for me, but you have always remained silent in this regard... After much hesitation, I finally chose to give up, I don't want to be you An accessory in life, I don't want to compete with any women for you, so... I'm sorry. "

She took a long breath, straightened her body and stared at Adrian, waiting for his response. The smile had long since disappeared from his face. While listening to her narration, Adrian was a little surprised at first, then frowned, but finally calmed down. He was sitting behind the desk, with his hands crossed in front of him, Looking at her motionless, her dark eyes gave off a deep feeling, as if no one could find anything out of them.

Faced with this indescribable gaze, Natalie couldn't help rubbing her fingers on the armrest.

After such a long time, Adrian finally spoke, his voice was very soft, but the words he said were not very soft: "Why don't you tell the truth, Nada?"

Natalie didn't respond, but just looked at her without blinking. Everything that should be said has been said, and a hasty response will only call the initiative of the words out of the other party's hands.

"I admit that there are several reasons why you would choose to end," Adrian said without waiting, and quickly spoke again, his voice was still very soft, as if it came from the sky, making people unpredictable, "But the most important thing is The reason is not this, you will choose to end because - you think you can't get more from me, or in other words, what you get from me will be far less than what you lost!"

Natalie still looked at him quietly and didn't speak, just squeezed her hands imperceptibly.

"You have always been a very special girl, smart, precocious, confident, and...proud," Adrian continued, calm as if he had no emotion at all, "you always adapt quickly to your surroundings, and you know what to expect. How to achieve your goals, even if you face difficulties, you can quickly find a solution, for example-get a second chance to audition through an agent who is familiar with the director, or win a relationship with the director to maintain your own Advantages, while planning for the future, even knowing that he has many problems.

But this is not your ultimate goal. What you want in your heart is uniqueness, what you want is not to be copied, and what you want is Natalie Portman first, not Audrey Hepburn second! Maintaining a close relationship with this director does bring you a lot of benefits, and this director is indeed very good at flattering people. After he started directing movies, Oscar winners and actresses have been born from his hands. You believe that sooner or later you will have One day can ascend to this throne.

But you soon find out that there are also many disadvantages, because he is very philandering, and almost all the women he has worked with have slept with him. If it's just like this, you won't take it to heart, anyway, your goal is not here, but the question is, what will others think? Especially when there are already gossips circulating that an actress won an Oscar because she was so comfortable in bed, you are more and more sure that something has to change.

You don't want to be said to be like this in the future, even though you already know that this is the norm in the entertainment circle, you don't care too much, the benefits you get are the most important, but you absolutely don't want yourself to be treated like this by the public talk. Because, you are proud, you don't want to be ranked with others, you can endure the downturn in your career and you can hone yourself repeatedly for acting, but you can't bear your honor to be underestimated!

It was very easy to leave him, because I heard someone mention it in private, he said that if his woman wanted to leave, as long as she made it clear, she would never stop her, and she almost did so. But the problem is that if you leave immediately, you will lose a lot of opportunities, and you will not fail to understand what opportunities mean. And because of various reasons such as your family, although you have some good works, you can only be regarded as a second-tier actor for a long time, and even the director can't change this for the time being. So you patiently waited and planned until the Star Wars prequels came out and Harvard accepted your application.

By referring to SAT and AP and obtaining the AP Scholar Award and published papers, you successfully established a distinctive image of an actor, beautiful and full of wisdom; and the release of the prequel of Star Wars made her name resound throughout the United States, thus Gathered a lot of popularity. More importantly, there are still two Star Wars prequels to be produced. You don’t have to worry about your popularity and commercial value for a long time. You can cooperate with other directors to march towards the Oscars, and you don’t have to rely on them. to that guy.

At the same time, the best supporting actress nomination at the beginning of the year is an honor, but it also sounded the alarm for you. If you continue, your worst fears may become reality, so after you are ready, just a little stimulation is enough to make you happy You've made a showdown decision. "

Having said this, he finally sighed softly, looked at her and shook his head, as if he was sad or regretful: "You are so realistic, Nada."\u003c/p\u003e