Chapter 860: Chapter 266: The Interesting Part
The chain reaction caused by Megan Fox’s unexpected pregnancy was something Adrian hadn’t anticipated, even though he had foreseen the possibility. After all, this kind of thing wasn’t a secret to the women closest to him, but he still didn’t expect so many to be tempted. Besides Britney making it clear she wanted a child, Christina also seized the opportunity to express her desire for a child when alone with him.
Moreover, even Sarah, who had never shown interest, and the slightly younger Kirsten, although not outspoken, inadvertently revealed such thoughts in their words. Rachel even hinted that she hoped he would “invade” her further, leaving him a bit at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
But Adrian didn’t take it too seriously. The initiative was in his hands, and before fully enjoying the best times with Britney and Christina, he wasn’t planning for it, even though helping them regain their figures post-pregnancy wasn’t difficult. The same went for Kirsten. As for Sarah, knowing her, that idea would vanish from her mind soon — if it didn’t, she would have told him outright.
Rachel could be considered, but definitely not this year. With Nicole and Zetajones both trying hard, even if Adrian was willing, it would have to wait until next year.
So, what concerned Adrian the most was Britney’s subsequent remark: “Jamie is already a grown girl.”
Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney’s little sister, whom Adrian had met a few times. She had followed her sister to visit record companies and attended some parties, having spoken to him a few times. Influenced by her sister, she respected him quite a bit. In general, he had the impression of a well-behaved girl, resembling a small pet in appearance. But Britney’s sudden comment…
Undoubtedly, her parents must be behind this. Since they could sell their older daughter to him, why not promote the younger one to him as well? Adrian knew the Spears couple were never content, and this could be inferred from their nature without even guessing. Initially, they sold Britney to him for tens of millions, but soon lost more than half due to the IT bubble burst, while Britney became more popular, almost becoming Madonna’s successor, with her commercial value continuously rising. They could see it but could not touch it due to a verbal agreement, which naturally pained them deeply.
Of course, they could choose to breach the contract, but the consequences would be unpredictable. Adrian’s power was increasing daily. If old Spears had a slim chance when he shamelessly negotiated with him back then, now it’s a complete fantasy. This pressure, coupled with Britney being generous to her family — while she was Adrian’s pet, she wasn’t his slave — and the Spears couple knowing how to put on an act in front of their eldest daughter, maintained a glamorous life.
Despite that, and even though they published some books about their daughters over the years — mostly full of praises — over time, various thoughts were inevitable, but many paths were impassable. So what to do? Their younger daughter caught their eye. Jamie was close to Britney and had participated in some social events by her side. A little inquiry would reveal that Adrian had met her, and with Jamie being quite similar to Britney, and Adrian’s Playboy reputation, these peculiar parents certainly knew what to do.
Although all of this was Adrian’s speculation, his conversations with Britney corroborated it somewhat. When he posed the question, the little pet averted her gaze, stammered, and avoided the topic, which was telling enough. She had almost no secrets from her master. Judging from Britney’s expression, she probably had this thought as well. Her relationship with Jamie should be quite good, and with her parents’ guidance and persuasion, and because Britney was brainwashed enough to be obedient, her emotional intelligence further declined, leading to the conclusion that “having my sister become the master’s pet isn’t so bad.” It wasn’t surprising.
Alright, let’s just watch how things unfold for now. Let Jamie go through some training first. Adrian happened to have an idea for her to try out. If the Spears couple were smart enough, he wouldn’t mind accepting this gift, letting the little pet have a closer playmate.
With that decision made, Adrian handed the task of investigating the Spears couple to Martin and didn’t give it another thought, knowing Martin would provide a satisfactory report.
The summer season was still ongoing, but it wasn’t all about movies. Every year, the fall season for television was highly anticipated, with most new shows premiering around this time. While shows starting in the spring season weren’t unheard of, they often felt like the television network’s emergency backup or had average quality. This year, AC Media’s studios had produced several television shows, with two being the most important. One was the big-budget “Lost,” while the other was the women’s drama Adrian had long been planning, written and produced by Tina Fey.
“So, let’s set it like this. Best to have the first episode ready by early next month. It doesn’t need to be as polished as the broadcast version; we just need to see what you’ve achieved,” Adrian said to the “Lost” crew members staying behind at the studio, then went to check elsewhere before leaving the area.
After driving out of the parking lot and about to enter the street, he stopped by the roadside, opened the window, and smiled, poking his head out to a petite woman standing by the street. “Hi, lady, need a lift?”
“I didn’t know you liked that kind of food, Eva, so I made a reservation at Sidel Restaurant,” Adrian said with a smile while driving.
“Great! I love French food. I’ve wanted to try Sidel Restaurant for a long time, and I’ve heard their foie gras is excellent, but it’s hard to get a reservation.” The petite Eva Longoria instantly showed an excited and joyful expression.
“As you wish,” Adrian said, stepping on the gas pedal.
Yes, that women’s drama was indeed the once widely popular “Desperate Housewives.” Adrian would never miss such a phenomenon-level TV series, so he had been preparing since last year, even having Tina Fey as the writer. Although her experiences were different now, she was still an exceptionally talented woman, especially in writing. It was enough as long as she tightly captured the main highlights of “Desperate Housewives.”
Previously, there hadn’t been a lack of similar soap operas, but none like “Desperate Housewives,” which blended gossip, comedy, suspense, and fashion so well. “Sex and the City” only incorporated gossip and fashion. Tina had great skills in women’s gossip and comedy, and although there were some chinks with the other two points, Hollywood had plenty of professional teams, and with Adrian’s guidance, it wouldn’t lose to the original.
However, the main actresses needed some changes. As a Playboy, savoring different flavors of women was practically a calling. Young women had the allure of youth, and mature women had their mature beauty, so it naturally had to match his preferences. Among the four main housewives in the original version, only one was worth keeping: Eva Longoria.
This Mexican woman from a small town farm in Texas carried a nice touch of Latin flair. Although she seemed a bit vulgar at their first meeting, a little grooming by the makeup artist brought out her charm. Moreover, she was so petite, invoking a man’s desire to both protect and ravage, so after several rounds of selection and upon her coming for an audition, Adrian found a chance to chat with her.
Even so, Eva Longoria strived to passionately please Adrian. What made him slightly regretful was that she was currently in a cold war with her soap actor husband, possibly about to divorce, making her very uninhibited. If her relationship were good, seeing her struggle but eventually having to forget her husband and disrobe for him would certainly be more enjoyable.
The possibility is high. Don’t forget what Hollywood is, and don’t forget who Adrian is. In today’s Hollywood, which woman doesn’t want to sleep with the Miracle Director? That’s a shortcut to fame. Eva’s been in Hollywood for quite some time. Naturally, she understands how precious this opportunity is, so how could she possibly let it slip?
Eva Longoria feels the same way as Vanessa Marcel.
“Not bad, you’re quite good, Vanessa.” Adrian, leaning on the headboard, said while stroking Vanessa’s back, as she faced away from him, putting on a T-shirt.
“Thank you for your compliment, Ed, as long as you like it.” Vanessa turned her head and said with a smile. Her eyebrows were quite charming, and although she was also of Mexican descent, her features weren’t as prominent as Eva’s. Her figure and skills in bed were also commendable, making her deserving of the role Adrian gave her.
To say it’s their first time isn’t accurate; back a few years ago in “The Rock,” Vanessa played Cage’s girlfriend in it. Unfortunately, this didn’t help her establish a footing in the movie industry. Though she sporadically acted in some films afterward, she mainly revolved around the TV industry. So when Adrian hinted at her, she agreed without hesitation, just like Eva did, and gave her all to please him in bed.
“But just doing this isn’t enough.” Adrian suddenly sat up, put his arm around her waist, pulling her into his embrace, then took a deep breath in her nape.
“So what else should be done?” Vanessa turned her head back, smiling fearlessly. Last night was pretty intense, and judging by Adrian’s behavior, he wasn’t the violent type of man, not to mention he had a good reputation, so whatever he wanted to do, she’d accompany him to the end.
“You’ll know when the time comes, don’t worry, it’s nothing difficult, just something rather interesting. Telling you now wouldn’t help you understand,” Adrian lifted her chin, “Do you believe me?”
“I believe you,” Vanessa readily replied.
She had no reason not to agree. Initially, Adrian didn’t have her in mind despite her passing several rounds. But he soon discovered something interesting, very interesting, so after careful consideration, he gave her the role of single mother Susan Mel, coincidentally she was also a single mother. Adrian didn’t hide this; he simply didn’t clarify what the interesting aspect was, hence Vanessa agreed very promptly.
“Ed?” The person looked at Adrian with slight surprise, then glanced over at Bridget whose face turned somewhat unnaturally red, immediately revealing a knowing expression.
Bridget looked somewhat embarrassed; after smiling at her, she whispered to Adrian, “I’m going to the restroom,” and quickly headed towards it.
“You’re still the same,” said the woman as she watched Bridget’s retreating figure.
“But this is me, isn’t it?” Adrian spread his hands with a smile, “If I weren’t like this, then it wouldn’t be me, Melinda.”
The last housewife was Melinda Clark, whom Adrian hooked up with during the celebratory party for “Two and a Half Men” at the Downey family house years ago. After several one-night stands, Adrian didn’t keep in touch with her, considering she was a married woman despite often having cold wars with her husband, sometimes even separating, yet she hadn’t divorced.
Adrian was lustful but not desperate for pleasure. His regrets about Eva were largely just talk, even though he’s done many unrestrained things, like with Nicole and Alizée, but he doesn’t make mistakes when it matters. Moreover, there’s no need to tangle with Melinda endlessly when surrounded by other women of various charms.
“Yes, the Miracle Director who’s not a Playboy isn’t a Miracle Director,” Melinda looked at him with complex emotions.
Adrian smiled slightly: “Time is limited, let’s head to the meeting room first.”
Saying this, he gracefully made a gesture inviting her, Melinda sighed softly, then began walking ahead. Adrian smiled slightly, looked at her still charming figure, then followed behind—even though they hadn’t contacted in two years, and only nodded at parties, who knows how things will develop in the future? About certain issues, as mentioned earlier, he simply isn’t desperate for pleasure, and he’s always been good at managing boundaries in these matters.
Additionally, choosing Melinda to play the fourth housewife Bree with OCD, was partly due to finding her suitable, and partly the interesting idea that applied well to her.
Soon they arrived in the meeting room, where many people were already sitting—members of the “Desperate Housewives” crew. Subsequently, the roles were decided one by one, and the show was about to begin filming, leading to more meetings like this temporarily. With added interest in the show and some other thoughts—as previously pulling Bridget for a passionate encounter—Adrian joined in.
The main actresses, housewives with their husbands and families, all were present except Bridget who was still in the restroom. The notable ones were two young girls who were to play Vanessa and Melinda’s daughters in the series, because they resembled their “mothers” closely, everyone was curious where the Miracle Director found them.
This wasn’t easy; Adrian searched for quite some time before finding them in a very coincidental situation. Playing Melinda’s daughter was Camilla Belle, while playing Vanessa’s daughter was Emma Stone, they really resembled their “mothers” closely. And that was precisely Adrian’s… interesting aspect. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian () to vote for recommendations, monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)