America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 337 Heroines

The Beverly Hills mansion that Harvey Weinstein bought last year for his honeymoon is brightly lit tonight.

The hostess, Georgina Chapman, stood early in the villa's foyer to welcome the distinguished guests.

Martin arrived a little late because he attended an event in the afternoon.

He entered the foyer, shook hands with Georgina, presented her with a gift, glanced at it briefly, and exclaimed, "The dress is beautiful, and you are even more beautiful. A masterpiece of art by the muse."

Georgina laughed and said, "No wonder Kate always mentions your good points; she speaks so sweetly."

Martin asked deliberately, "Didn't Kate mention another great quality of mine?"

Georgina asked at just the right moment, "May I know?"

Martin said, "Honest and reliable."

This sounds like self-praise, but Georgina, considering the preceding context, understands that Martin is praising her beauty, saying, "If I were to start a menswear brand, I would definitely hire you as the brand ambassador."

Martin pressed his advantage: "Georgina, it's a deal."

Georgina discovered that Martin was nothing like what her husband Harvey had described, but rather closer to Kate's description—clearly an interesting fellow.

She glanced behind Martin, feigning disappointment: "Julie and Aniston didn't come with you?"

Martin nodded: "My charm is limited; I can't win over those two ladies."

"It's alright," Georgina said with a smile. "We can meet up again sometime."

Martin said, "No problem."

The two chatted for a while and then parted ways.

Martin entered the mansion's hall and looked around; it was filled with male and female celebrities whose names he could recognize in the industry.

Among them, female stars outnumber male stars by several times.

Meryl Streep approached her automatically: "Jack, what operation are you planning?"

Since Nicholson hadn't said anything, Martin certainly wouldn't tell her: "It's a covert operation."

Meryl, recalling the mortar incident and feeling unusually relaxed and relaxed, asked, "Was it as fun as the one at Pinewood Studios? Want me in?"

"I'm afraid that won't work." Martin was mainly worried that Meryl, who was in her fifties, would feel inferior in front of a group of supermodels in their twenties.

Compared to traditional European female models, Victoria's Secret models are relatively more athletic.

Meryl scoffed, "Looks like you don't consider me one of your own."

How could Martin dare to treat her as one of his own? Meryl Streep slept with Nicholson, then Weinstein, and is said to have close relationships with several directors as well—a classic womanizer.

Which man would dare to trust a woman who's a player?

Meryl turned to leave when a blonde woman carrying a glass of red wine approached from her side and spoke to someone nearby. It looked like the two were about to collide.

Martin reacted quickly, grabbing Meryl and dragging her a step towards him.

The blonde woman seemed startled; as she brushed past, her arm trembled, and the red wine in her glass spilled out.

Meryl glanced at Martin and nodded slightly. "Thank you."

She then looked at the woman.

Blonde women with rock-hard facial features are very recognizable in Hollywood, like Cate Blanchett.

Blanchett looked completely innocent: "Sorry, I didn't see you."

The waiter rushed over and grabbed a towel to wipe the red wine off the floor.

Meryl Streep wasn't as friendly as she appeared in public. As an actress who came from the 1960s and 70s, she still bore many marks of that era. She stepped forward and immediately started yelling, "Bitch! Don't think I won't see through your act just because you're doing this!"

Seeing the other party's bluntness, Blanchett dropped her innocent act and said, "I really didn't see you, old woman."

Someone has already informed Georgina, the owner.

Blanchett was relatively more polite; he stopped arguing with Meryl and turned to leave.

Meryl's eyes searched around.

Martin, hiding nearby, secretly extended a finger from an angle that Meryl could only see.

On the long table over there, someone had placed a glass of red wine.

Meryl's liking for Martin grew stronger. Now was not the time to talk. She took two steps to the table, picked up her wine glass, and caught up with Blanchett.

"careful……"

Someone reminded Blanchett of something.

Blanchett turned around, not understanding what was happening, when red wine was splashed in her face.

Her golden hair, exquisite makeup, and off-white dress were all soaked with wine.

Blanchett was stunned.

Meryl said viciously, "You bitch, what other tricks do you have up your sleeve? Bring them on, I'm ready to fight you to the end!"

The onlookers then gathered around.

Who would want to miss such a great show?

The entertainment industry is rife with infighting, especially among actresses. The competition is fierce, and it's not just about who has the best acting skills, who dares to take their clothes off and sleep with someone, but also who has the most cunning and ruthless methods.

Amidst the hurried footsteps, Georgina rushed over and stood between Meryl and Blanchett to prevent the situation from escalating further.

Kate Winslet also arrived and, upon seeing Martin nearby, gave him a questioning look. When Martin shook his head slightly, she helped Georgina ease the tension.

Georgina accompanied Blanchett to another room nearby.

The waiter quickly cleaned up the remaining traces.

Kate said a few words, and the atmosphere in the hall somewhat returned to normal.

Meryl prepared to leave early, and before leaving, she made a point of finding Martin and saying, "Thank you."

Martin was blunt: "Don't be shy, Jack and I are best buddies."

Meryl nodded, said no more, and left.

Kate slowly walked over to the other side, pulled out a chair, sat down, and said, "You've been here the whole time?"

Martin nodded: "Not because of tonight."

Kate was filming "The Reader" at Pinewood Studios at the time and knew something about it: "A continuation of the last one?"

"Blancette's fall that time was pretty bad, it even tore Bell's sponge, and she was in the hospital for two weeks. This time she probably wants revenge. I saw her bring over a glass of red wine..." Martin briefly explained.

Kate smiled helplessly: "I guess Blanchett didn't expect Meryl to turn on him so quickly and embarrass her on the spot."

Martin thought for a moment: Meryl had slept with an Oscar-winning actor and a best director, slept with an Oscar-winning producer, had a harmonious family that everyone in America envied, and could also enjoy her revenge.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "What a heroine!"

Kate slapped her forehead: "You and Leo are really good at causing trouble."

Martin said innocently, "As the underling, I have no say; I can only follow the eldest and second eldest."

Kate doesn't believe him for a second.

After chatting for a while, Georgina returned to the hall and saw Kate with Martin, so she came over and sat down at the small round table.

Kate asked, "Where are they?"

Georgina replied, "I changed my clothes and left early."

Martin glanced at the doorway and said, "They won't run into each other outside, will they?"

"Once they step out of my house, they can tear each other apart however they want." Georgina was a little annoyed: "I don't care if they stab each other in the back."

Kate pointed at Martin and said to Georgina, "Honey, you should thank him. If he hadn't pulled Meryl back from the brink and let Blanchett spill the wine on her, given Meryl's fiery temper, you wouldn't have been able to handle this tonight."

Georgina rubbed her forehead. "A stroke of luck amidst misfortune." She beckoned to the waiter, who brought three glasses of wine. She then offered Martin a toast. "Anyway, you stopped a bigger farce from happening. Thank you."

Martin clinked glasses with her: "You're welcome."

Kate comforted Georgina, saying, "It's not your fault. The two of them had a conflict when they were filming at Pinewood Studios. Don't bring them to the same place in the future."

Georgina drank her wine, put down her glass, and said, "I understand."

On the other side, someone waved to Kate, who said, "You guys talk first, I'll be right back."

"Do as you please." Martin looked at Georgina and asked, "This is a small matter; similar things happen frequently in the industry as people fight for fame and fortune."

"Was this the reason you had a conflict with Harvey?" Georgina had been very curious.

Martin had heard from Kate that Georgina had some feelings for Harvey, but she married him mainly because of his connections.

How difficult is it for a newly established fashion brand aiming for a high-end market to make a name for itself? Harvey's presence can reduce those difficulties many times over.

But Martin remained cautious in his wording: "Harvey invited me to star in a movie, but my schedule didn't work out, so I had to decline. Maybe, how should I put it..."

Georgina, who knows Harvey well, added, "He's quite assertive at work and doesn't like being rejected."

Martin smiled helplessly: "That's true."

Seeing that Georgina showed no signs of distress, he probed further: "It was just my bad luck. One of Harvey's projects used an Australian actor named Heath Ledger. He was on drugs and drove a car that almost hit me and Aniston."

Georgina nodded slightly: "I know about this, but what Kate said is completely different from what Harvey said."

Martin immediately asked, "Would you be willing to hear what I, the client, have to say?"

"Of course!" Georgina said.

Martin recounted the events in detail, concluding, "Because of this incident, filming was delayed for a while. Harvey might blame me, but Aniston and I almost got run over by that guy."

Georgina believed her own eyes more than Harvey's account; she had known Martin for a long time and often heard her best friend Kate talk about him.

It's quite obvious that Harvey has a prejudice against Martin because of something, and his statement is too subjective.

The two had a good chat, and Martin even brought up Briony: "They're interested in having me as their brand ambassador. I don't know much about the fashion industry. You're an expert in this field, could you give me some professional advice?"

This demand for her professional skills made Georgina feel she had a chance to shine, and she said earnestly, "If the endorsement fee is right, I suggest you take it. Briony is a high-end brand, which will also enhance your image..."

Martin listened attentively, as if Georgina's advice had worked. He said, "Thank you. What you said has been very helpful."

Kate returned and said, "Some people may be leaving."

Georgina stood up to see them off, saying, "After tonight's commotion, Blanchett and Streep might both reject my brand."

She sighed, "Unfortunately, Harvey has no influence in the fashion and modeling world."

(End of this chapter)