America: My Time

Chapter 435 The Appearance of a Beauty

Chapter 435 The Appearance of a Beauty
"Sir, Miss Cindy and Miss Linda are here and want to see you!" John was taken aback when a security guard approached him shortly after he returned to his New York estate.

Why are these two coming to see me at this time? Could it be that something went wrong with the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show? But I haven't heard anything about it from Andrea Chung, and these two shouldn't have time, since it's Spring Fashion Week right now.

Although he had some doubts, John did not refuse. Such a thing could mean either something was wrong with them or there was a problem with Fashion Week or the Victoria's Secret show. Either way, it would affect the plans of the Forever Group.

John knew all too well how dark the modeling world was. If these two beauties were targeted and had no powerful backers, their fate would be grim. It wasn't impossible for someone to take their place; after all, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show's influence was growing daily, attracting many aspiring participants, and it wasn't out of the question if someone wanted to replace them. Besides, he had no connection with them now; the so-called rumors were all false. Anyone with a keen eye could easily find out.

This wasn't the first time these two beauties had considered trying to curry favor with a powerful figure, but they hadn't received a response. This situation put them under immense pressure and caused them anxiety; the external pressure was constant. If they lost the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show stage, the impact on them would be unimaginable.

Having worked in the modeling industry for several years, they know all too well how terrifying and crazy this industry can be. Without connections, they will soon be replaced by newcomers. The number of models in New York is constantly increasing every year, and the pressure they have to bear is also increasing. Moreover, elite agencies are constantly producing new talents, which makes them even more uneasy.

It's not that John doesn't care about the two women's advances, but rather that he hasn't had the time or the opportunity. Every meeting is for work, and John is always accompanied by beautiful women. This time, however, John is in New York without anyone by his side, leading to the current situation. This isn't solely due to their own thoughts; their agents also play a role.

John's feelings towards these two beauties were more of a hunting mentality, a desire to capture the stunning beauties from his past life. However, the company's IPO and the Plaza Accord, among other things, prevented John from paying attention to these two women. He could let go of the beauties, but he couldn't afford to lose the opportunity.

These two beauties have clearly had enough. No matter what makes them come to him, John won't refuse. Why not take advantage of free beauties? That's reality, that's the world of capital! In such a world of capital, transactions are perfectly normal.

He patted Linda Evangelista's slender waist, then smiled at Cindy Crawford on the other side and said, "What brings you two here to see me? Shouldn't you be working? Has the New York Fashion Week schedule changed this year?"

John was also curious how the two girls knew his whereabouts. His location wasn't easily known, and neither Linda Evangelista nor Cindy Crawford had his contact information. Even his elite agency shouldn't have known when he came to New York. He wasn't there to handle such trivial matters as dealing with the agency; he was there to wrap up the work related to the dollar's depreciation. This kind of information shouldn't be known to the agency!

Actually, John was overthinking it. He had no secrets in New York. From the moment he appeared in Morgan, many people with ulterior motives noticed his presence, knew his whereabouts, and knew where he stayed. Although John owned many properties in New York, it wasn't difficult for some people with a keen eye to find out his address with a little investigation.

Of course, John also understood that this was not something the two girls could accomplish on their own, but rather something driven by their elite agency, or rather, their agents. Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista had now reached the pinnacle of the modeling world, which naturally brought huge benefits to their agents. Naturally, they would do everything in their power to protect their status from being affected and taken away by others.

Even in elite agencies, there are many agents, and many are eyeing the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Although the four major fashion weeks are good, they still fall short of Victoria's Secret's popularity. Therefore, the agents behind these two beauties would rather give up some fashion week shows than miss the opportunity to send these two beauties to John's side, so that they can have contact and relationships with the big boss, in order to protect their future prospects.

Previously, models placed great importance on the four major fashion weeks. However, with the emergence of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, everything has changed. The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has become the primary goal for models, because it has a huge backing and is promoted by global television stations. This media power is incomparable to that of the four major fashion weeks. Because they understand the immense power of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, models who participate are willing to forgo some runway shows at other fashion weeks to maintain their best appearance. Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford received help and reminders from their agents before coming to Victoria's Secret.

Upon seeing John, although he was still the young, powerful figure he always was, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista both felt immense pressure. The man sitting before them was a true tycoon, holding their fates in his hands. Now, John's aura of authority was growing stronger, and the two beauties felt the pressure in his presence.

This situation reminded them of their manager's warning before they arrived: "Linda, Cindy, if Mr. John is satisfied with you, I believe you know what to do. Pleasing the boss is very beneficial to your development. Don't be blinded by your previous achievements. Everything you have is from Victoria's Secret, or more accurately, from the attention of the big boss. Now there are quite a few talented newcomers in the company, and they are all eyeing your positions."

Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista naturally understood their agent's 'good intentions'. In fact, having been in the industry for so long, they knew exactly why they were where they were today, and they were also aware of the price that ambitious models had to pay. It's not just about having good runway skills; there are many other things that require even more sacrifices.

Every model's journey to stardom is a story of hardship and sacrifice, involving countless people and sacrifices. These two are somewhat fortunate, having escaped this situation, as have even models signed with elite modeling agencies. However, this won't last. As time goes on, those with ambition will take the initiative, just as their agent reminded them of this.

Having witnessed too much darkness, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista knew this was a golden opportunity for them, so they didn't hesitate at all. Even though they were somewhat unwilling, they readily accepted this 'well-intentioned' suggestion and, with the help of their agent, went to meet John, this big shot.

If they miss this opportunity again, they don't know when they'll have another chance. After all, they all know that big shots like John don't have that much time, and as a Hollywood mogul, John is never short of beautiful women around him.

Before they arrived, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista had both been reminded by their agents that if they wanted to stay at the top of the modeling world and have a strong following, they would have to make some sacrifices. If they were lucky enough to get close to John, a big shot, and have him as their backer, they would no longer need to bow down to anyone in the entertainment industry and would have plenty of resources at their disposal.

Think about the Japanese singers who appeared on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. If they hadn't been associated with John, how could they have appeared on such an important stage? At least that's the general consensus in the United States. Although they all acknowledge that the singers are talented, they wouldn't have been able to get such good resources on their own, let alone have a big shot like John personally create top-notch songs for them.

While Naoko Nakamori and Akina Nakamori enjoy considerable popularity in Japan, they are virtually unknown in the US and Europe. Yet, they are currently receiving various forms of treatment, which inevitably raises questions among many. Sophie Marceau, on the other hand, has also achieved remarkable success in Hollywood, now starring in blockbuster films like Top Gun. Without the help of John, this would have been impossible.

It's important to know that becoming the female lead in such a blockbuster is not something anyone can do. Many girls waste their entire youth in Hollywood and still don't reach this level. But all of this happened to a French girl. This is definitely not because her acting skills are outstanding, nor because she is beautiful enough. These two things are cheap in Hollywood. Although they can't be said to be a dime a dozen, they are certainly not lacking!

Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista were well aware of all the gossip. In fact, their agents had tried to push them onto John's side before, but had never succeeded. So these two beauties knew about John's affairs and were also very clear about his scandals with Japanese beauties.

(End of this chapter)