Adrian really likes Alexander, not just because of her looks, figure, and bright smile, but also because she’s very self-aware, and once she understands what she can do, she pursues it without hesitation. Frankly speaking, in the beginning, her enthusiasm wasn’t particularly high, even somewhat less than Miranda. After all, due to the previous cover incident, Miranda harbors a strong desire to become a top model deep down, perhaps she isn’t aware of it herself, but Adrian, who is insightful, could clearly see it, so he easily brought Miranda into his circle. Alexander, on the other hand, just wanted to become a well-known, outstanding model, so becoming one of the top supermodels was already far beyond her expectations. However, when Adrian presented her with the business plan, despite hesitating for a long time, Alexander finally agreed. She didn’t have much talent in brand management initially; during that period, most matters were decided by the team behind her, and what she needed to do was be a good figurehead. But Alexander worked very hard to learn and delve into the field, and Adrian kept advising and encouraging her that once committed, she should strive to improve herself, so in the end, although she was in management, she did quite well. What’s particularly commendable is that Alexander fully utilized her advantages to promote her self-created brand. Despite having her brand to manage, she never missed her modeling work. Soon, "dedication" became her label, and with the media’s support, it became widely known, playing a significant role in promoting the brand. It can be said that the establishment and development of her brand were not entirely Adrian’s credit. As mentioned before, Adrian appreciates capable women who are willing to work hard. Although Alexander wasn’t very active at first, she later worked hard to become a top model, and her various conduct during her entrepreneurial venture greatly impressed him. Thus, when he noticed she had the intention of leaving, he was indeed slightly surprised. However, that was just a fleeting moment. As for understanding women’s minds, Adrian wouldn’t claim complete grasp, but most of the time, he has a pretty good idea. Moreover, through the fashion brand, Alexander’s interests are now thoroughly tied to his. Rather than thinking about the future, her stance was more of a test, and when she got the answer she wanted, she calmed down promptly. The rıghtful source is 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹·𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒·𝗇𝗲𝘁 Maybe we can also get Miranda pregnant. Adrian mused privately with some mischief. After both Nicole and Naomi got pregnant, he was keen to recreate the feat that happened with Sophie and Monica. Miranda and Alexander’s closeness is pretty much on par with Sophie and Monica, Nicole and Naomi, and Alexander must also understand her mind, so it might be better to get both of them pregnant to prevent her from overthinking like herself. Of course, that’s for later. In over three months, the Cowell family football team will officially be established, so let’s wait another two or three years and discuss it once the little ones grow up. After wrapping up matters in New York, Adrian immediately flew to London. Although he wanted to stay a few more days to have fun with Doutzen or see if he could win over Amber, as Leighton and Blake also seemed eager to show themselves. Regarding their impatience, although Adrian wasn’t present at the time, he had already heard from Alexander and Miranda. They dismissed their provocations outright as jokes. Nonetheless, Adrian understood well; after all, it was him who had cultivated them into such characters, so he wouldn’t stop them. If possible, he might even fan the flames secretly, as long as it doesn’t overly affect life and work. The matters in London were straightforward. Thanksgiving had arrived, and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," the latest installment of the series, was about to premiere, so it was natural for Adrian to attend as he hadn’t missed any premiere. But what wasn’t simple was... no, it wasn’t the entanglement with Little Emma, rather something worse: the entanglement with Little Emma and Small Emma. "Remember what I said? Coming to London would definitely be rewarding, didn’t I deliver?" Little Emma said with a chuckle, pulling on her underwear over her legs swinging back and forth high up. She lay upside down at the end of the bed, with her entire lower body folded over, allowing Adrian, who was leaning against the headboard, to see everything. "Yes, yes." Small Emma nodded vigorously, resting on Adrian’s chest, "From now on, I’ll definitely listen to you." Hearing this conversation, Adrian couldn’t help rolling his eyes and reached out to pinch Small Emma’s cheek: "Now I’m worried, Rose. What if one day Charlotte sells you off, and you’re counting money for her with enthusiasm?" "So what?" To Adrian’s surprise, Small Emma flipped over and sat on him, crossing her arms over her chest with a nonchalant look, "As long as I can get you, I don’t care about that." I knew it. Adrian couldn’t help but roll his eyes again. Originally, when Small Emma clamored to come to London for the premiere under the pretense of a pact with Little Emma, he had intended to refuse. But then, Small Emma enlisted her aunt as a negotiator and even threatened him with her eyes that if he didn’t agree, she might let slip something. Although he knew her threat was just talk, Adrian had no choice but to compromise. He definitely couldn’t explain to Julia that if Small Emma went with him to London, she’d try everything possible with Little Emma to... sleep with him, right? Not to mention Small Emma, Julia is currently unaware of even Little Emma’s matters, so... Now it’s certain, Little Emma must have given Small Emma some advice over the phone. What a troublesome character. Adrian thought with a bit of resentment, grinding his teeth. Adrian didn’t intervene, nor did he discuss the upcoming director selection with the crew; he basically left it all to them. As said before, at this point in the series, it’s basically down to the basic plot and special effects, and it doesn’t matter who directs. Even if there’s a director, the producer would help make corrections. As for whether the last installment should be divided into two parts... Yes, of course. Why give up such a good opportunity to make money? Moreover, with Adrian’s interference, perhaps 3D technology will mature faster, and he can even suggest in advance to make the last two parts in 3D, so there’s even more money to be made. Besides, Liu Yufei’s role in the ’Goblet of Fire’ is also significantly more than in the previous ’Azkaban’s Prisoner’, and promotions in the mainland are already scheduled, ensuring the entire series will surpass a hundred million in the mainland, if not higher. Then, based on her roles in the two movies and fan feedback, a basic plot timeline can be set for her in the series, which not only keeps her fame alive but also brings in more money from mainland moviegoers. As for Luna’s casting, there have been just a few inquiries for now, and it’s still in the preparation stage. With a series of busy movie schedules coming up, the official selection has to wait until after the New Year’s holiday. So we’ll talk about it then, but Adrian has an interesting idea for this role’s casting. After wrapping up these tasks, he returned to the United States, not because he had many premieres to attend; at the end of this year, AC Media doesn’t have many films releasing aside from ’Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’. With weight or commercial potential, there’s only one, ’Enchanted’, starring Liv. Having dominant companies like Universal Pictures, Miramax, New Line, and Bossworth, along with a slew of studios, and Adrian’s eccentric AC Media, occupying a considerable advantage in the year-end schedule isn’t just a one-time or two-time occurrence, so occasionally stepping aside isn’t a big deal. Moreover, Adrian used the time more to be with women and his daughter, and to prepare for his final blow. Since October’s public release of ’Pianist’, it’s been a topic of conversation among reporters, even now. When Adrian attended the ’Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ premiere in London, there were still British reporters asking him about ’Pianist’ topics, clearly trying to associate it with the Palme d’Or and European filmmakers. Despite his focus this year on attacking European cinema and asserting his role as a Hollywood spokesperson, Adrian didn’t give them a chance; after all, this was Murdoch’s turf, and British reporters—especially entertainment reporters—weren’t worth expecting good conduct from. Besides, he’d nearly achieved his goals anyway. Although American media didn’t explicitly say it, most industry insiders knew the results. The only question left was the magnitude of his appetite. "Rest assured, it’s smaller than you imagine." Laughing, Adrian said this after reviewing the information Ivanka had gathered for him, and then he flipped through another document, which was the post-production report for ’Locke’. Although not fully completed, arranging previews by the end of the year was a certainty. At that time, with his current buzz, a little hype would easily garner enough attention, and as for box office? Conducting long-term screenings like ’Pianist’ would do just fine; just need to break even. ’North Country’, ’Sideways’, and ’Transamerica’, starring Nicole, having participated in Cannes and postponed to an October release, were similar. In short, films with low investment yet good acclaim, that aren’t lacking in commercial value or highly topical, benefit from long-term screenings as the best means of recouping costs while also accumulating Oscar recognition. "I don’t think it’s small at all; your appetite has never been small." Commented Ivanka sarcastically upon hearing his soliloquy as she came to the office to fetch something. "Really?" Adrian raised an eyebrow, but just as he stood up, Ivanka cautiously stepped back two paces, picked up the signed document, and swiftly turned to leave. "Damn, is it necessary?" He could only sigh in frustration. No surprise, since learning about Small Emma’s affair, she had adopted this attitude, maintaining her usual jesting, mocking and sarcastic tone, yet being somewhat resistant. After all, Small Emma and Little Emma are different; although Little Emma’s actions are unexpected, it’s not surprising. Her relationship with Adrian is well known, and frankly, there’s practically no barrier between her and him. But Small Emma is different. Even with experiences similar to Little Emma, emotional matters are understandable. Adrian has always had a knack for attracting young girls, something he managed even before, so now it’s even more effective. But the problem is her aunt is his lover, and they even have a child together—this is simply too messy. If nothing else, what should Patricia call Small Emma in the future? It’s no wonder Ivanka is conflicted, and fortunately, as Adrian’s secretary, she’s already accustomed to keeping secrets. For now, only a few involved individuals know, aside from her, so Adrian isn’t worried. But to resolve the issue, it takes not just time, but effort too. (To be continued. If you work, you’re welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)