"You know, gan, you really hurt deeply." Adrian, without directly answering Jessica’s question, pulled out a chair and sat in front of gan, stroking her cheek and sighing, leaving gan montarily at a loss.
However, Adrian didn’t give her a chance to speak and continued to sigh, "Look, you waited more than four weeks into your pregnancy before telling and told Jessie first. Am I really that untrustworthy, little fox?"
"Of course not..." gan hurried to explain, but she opened her mouth and didn’t know what to say. Fortunately, Jessica helped out from the side, saying: "That’s normal, after all, I’m the one with experience in this area."
"Oh?" Adrian squinted at Jessica, who shrugged fearlessly: "gan has known for a long ti. Don’t think you hid it well; she just didn’t bring it up."
"Is that so?" Adrian raised an eyebrow in surprise, looked at the awkward gan, and quickly focused back on Jessica’s face. Jessica gave a feigned cough and looked up at the ceiling, seemingly engrossed in the patterns on the wires above.
Undoubtedly, even if gan had realized early on that Adrian, this playboy, already had several children, Jessica surely hadn’t missed the opportunity to indoctrinate her with so ideas, perhaps even guiding her to pay attention to these things. Their relationship had always been good because of their similar experiences and being troubled by the sa issues; otherwise, gan wouldn’t have gone to Jessica first after sothing happened, before coming to him.
However, Adrian didn’t put these thoughts in mind. He could guess the reasons behind Jessica’s little tricks and trusted that she knew where to draw the line.
So, Adrian didn’t continue on this topic at the mont but held gan’s hand, patted it, and looked at her seriously: "So, tell , little fox, what are you thinking?"
"I... I don’t know..." gan bit her lip and looked at him, seemingly finding it hard to speak.
Seeing her like this, Adrian roughly understood her thoughts and could only look at her apologetically: "I’m sorry, that’s the one thing I can’t give you."
gan’s face imdiately darkened a bit. Unlike in her previous life, she was brought to Hollywood by him as soon as she stepped in. Although her ambition was sowhat present, it was quickly suppressed as she saw the broader picture, and it was the sense of security that Adrian gave her that fascinated her more. Naturally, as gan got over the initial shock, the idea of marriage popped into her head uncontrollably. Unfortunately, whether Jessica hinted or Adrian stated outright, it was clear that it was impossible.
"You have to know, gan, if I promised you now, Jessie would be the first to pounce on and take a big bite," Adrian then smiled and said.
As Jessica, who was looking around, shot him a fierce glare, it seed she was about to pounce. gan first instinctively giggled at this, but then noticed Jessica’s expression and quickly shut her mouth, although the corners of her lips curved down couldn’t straighten out.
"Alright, let’s not talk about this." Adrian turned the topic tily and then, frankly in front of Jessica, lifted gan, "From now on, rest well and don’t worry about anything else. Give birth to this child, and we’ll raise her together. I’m sure she will be an adorable child."
gan subconsciously nodded, but Jessica’s face turned more unpleasant. They had obviously agreed on sothing before coming here, but unfortunately, gan’s habitual reliance on Adrian made it completely ineffective. Although gan quickly realized her mistake, having already agreed, could she still want to backtrack? She would just have to let it be.
"Let’s leave it at that then," Adrian quickly resolved the matter, "Now I’ll have soone send you back. I’ll co over once I’m done with things here. Of course, if you wish, you can wait for here; it won’t take long."
"Um... I’ll go back," gan said after hesitating for a mont, "I’ll wait for you at ho, Ed."
"Okay, I’ll be there soon," Adrian smiled and kissed the corner of her mouth, then glanced at Jessica, "If you’re worried, Jessie should be free now; she can accompany you."
gan imdiately looked at Jessica, who, though sowhat feeling down, nodded: "I’ll stay with you, gan."
This unexpected situation was temporarily shelved, but when sending them out, Adrian had gan wait outside for a mont and pulled Jessica back into the office.
"Why choose this ti, Jessie?" Adrian imdiately pinned her against the wall and whispered in her ear, "Don’t you know you’re worrying gan and making awkward?"
After all, Jessica was rely looking for an ally. She was not stupid, but not exceptionally smart, either. Being seized by Adrian, coupled with Mary’s birth, had made her desire to leave quite faint, but that didn’t an she wouldn’t fight for her interests. However, her relationship with Kate and the others was just normal, only interacting when playing with the kids as mothers, and thus she often felt sowhat out of place as a young mother.
So, when gan nervously told her about her pregnancy, she realized imdiately that gan was the best choice for an ally, with their similarities in many aspects, including being so young and pregnant. Based on her own past experiences, she knew Adrian would never let go so easily. Who else would Jessica seek to pull into her alliance if not gan?
"Shouldn’t you be asking yourself that, Ed?" Jessica struggled a bit before biting her lip and looking at him, "If it weren’t for... how would I have..."
Although her words were unclear, Adrian understood and imdiately laughed and kissed her: "Alright, my bad, I apologize to you."
"What good is an apology? Would you really change?" Though she said this, Jessica clearly softened, "I really wonder when you’ll finally be satisfied."
Adrian chuckled and silenced her, unceremoniously engaging with her. When dealing with these little tantrums from won, a bit of forceful yet amorous punishnt was all that was required.
Sure enough, after a bout of forced kissing, Jessica continued to beat her little fists against his chest, but the redness of her face and the emotions in the corners of her eyes were plain to see.
"Alright, now go ho with gan and comfort her well, I’ll be over soon." Adrian instructed and then held the door open for her, smacking her bottom with a crisp smack, earning a pair of indignant glances from Jessica and gan.
And just like that, things were only beginning. Even though he had placated gan, there were still many issues for Adrian to consider, like the fact that gan had just turned 18 in mid-May, aning according to California law... he wondered whether he should sohow move gan’s birthdate forward by a month to avoid any pretext.
When it cos to that, the hit rate is really odd. Zetajones had been pestering him since finishing shooting "The Terminal," hoping to get pregnant, yet after several months of efforts, there were still no signs, and coupled with this year Nicole also wanting to process a "VIP card," Adrian had been worried for so ti, pondering ways to get them pregnant quickly. Only to have a classic scene replay with gan and hit the mark imdiately. Comparing it to the situation with Jessica years ago, it’s hard to know what to say.
Suddenly, as he thought of this, Adrian’s expression changed slightly, and he picked up the phone to make a call.
"Ed? Ha, why are you calling at this ti? I just woke up." Over the phone, Little Emma’s lazy voice soon ca through.
"Hmm... because I just finished so work and suddenly had a thought, wondering what my little devil is doing right now. So, I picked up the phone to call you." Adrian cald his mind and said in a teasing tone.
"Don’t try to fool . You wouldn’t be calling just for that." Although she said this, the delightful tone was unmistakable.
Adrian forced a smile, swallowed his words, and after chatting aimlessly for a while, he intentionally asked, "By the way, Emma, how have you been feeling lately? Any discomfort, like nausea or vomiting?"
"What are you talking about? Why would I be nauseous or vomiting?" ca Little Emma’s confused voice on the other end.
"I was just... I’m just concerned about you." Adrian said through gritted teeth, raising his fist but uncertain what to do next.
"Oh?" Little Emma seed to have gotten suspicious, and her tone turned ambiguous, "What if I had such symptoms?"
"Well..." Adrian hesitated for a mont before continuing, "Don’t tell anyone and just notify , and I’ll co over soon... to take you... to the hospital for a check-up."
"Okay, then co over now. I actually had this reaction last night. Oh, I also had it once two days ago in the afternoon, but I didn’t pay much attention to it." Little Emma said earnestly.
"Re... really?" Although Adrian remained calm, he still felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.
"Of course... it’s fake!" Little Emma burst into laughter.
"Emma!" Adrian couldn’t help but shout viciously, even though he suspected Little Emma was teasing him, he still felt relieved hearing that.
"Alright, alright, who did you accidentally make pregnant this ti?" The mischievous little devil giggled and asked.
Adrian was montarily speechless; how mature is this girl?
"I’m serious, Emma. If it really happened... that would be a very serious matter." He sighed and spoke into the phone.
"Sounds like it’s really serious, so I’ll kindly inform you, there really aren’t any symptoms. Don’t worry, Ed, I’m really good, never been better." Little Emma reassured him.
Even though there was still so worry, Adrian completely relaxed. During his second entanglent with Little Emma, it was outside, but due to habitual practices, the first ti was inside. So, if he accidentally hit the mark like with Jessica, it would be a huge problem.
Alright, this can be set aside for now. Changing plans to accompany gan at night is another story, even though pregnancy makes bed activities difficult, don’t forget Jessica. Their relationship has beco closer because of this. Afterward, Adrian needs to inform his won and... well, Caron who is supervising post-production for "Transforrs."
To his surprise, neither Kate, Monica, Sophie, nor Blanchett were too shocked. They’ve beco numb to the point that they think such things are very normal. It would be strange if no woman were pregnant for him.
Only Gwyneth, who had recently beco a mother, seed a bit discontent.
"You know, Ed, you’re just a stallion, bred for producing offspring." She said this, but it was more teasing than genuine frustration, given she had actively wanted a child.
"Oh, Aibo, your mom actually called you a colt, that’s just too much." Adrian joked with the little one, still in the swaddling cloth and barely able to open her eyes, causing Gwyneth to retract her previous statent.
She’d given birth in early May, another girl. A very pretty little thing nad Aibo, which ans apple. Adrian chose this na based on a habit, although it sounds anatomical, he believed that even if he didn’t pick this na, Gwyneth would sooner or later do so.
Look at the nas she prepared early on, Argeian and Bronna, sound pretty good, right? The forr ans orange, the latter banana, not better than apple. So Adrian ended up using the na Aibo, anyway from Lily to Patricia, except Eleanor, they’re basically all following this pattern, why should Aibo be an exception?
Even though it was another daughter, Adrian still liked her very much, though he wouldn’t miss the chance to dramatically sigh about yet another daughter. By now everyone was increasingly amazed; this was the seventh daughter, perhaps it was God’s punishnt for Adrian?
So when gan beca pregnant, Kate simply sighed: "Lily’s going to have another sister."
Compared to the won’s calmness, Caron was throwing a major tantrum.
"I knew it, Adrian, I knew it! It was like this last ti, and it’s like this again this ti! What the heck are you doing!" He roared at him in his office.
"Calm down, Jamie, calm down. You need to listen to my explanation." Adrian rarely used his nickna, raising his hands in an innocent gesture.
"Explanation? How do you plan to explain?!" Caron’s eyes were close to bulging out like plates, "Are you going to tell that compared to ’Dark Angel’, at least ’Transforrs’ has already wrapped filming?"
"Isn’t it...?" Adrian thought about it and carefully replied.
"What if re-shoots are needed? What if post-production voiceovers are required? What if further photo production is necessary?!" Caron yelled, "Oh, damn it, is this how you direct and produce, Ed?!"
"Calm down, Jamie," Adrian tried to soothe him again, "Let’s calm down first. Would you want the entire studio to know about this?"
Caron, who was glaring at him, originally wanted to say sothing else but, after opening and closing his mouth several tis, finally took a few deep breaths and gradually managed to control his emotions.
"I know, it’s my fault. Although I didn’t anticipate such a situation." Adrian finally started speaking, "But since it has happened, we should first think about how to redy it."
Pausing here, he then said, "Why don’t I invest another 20 million to make the movie even more spectacular? After all, it’s already on the brink of overspending."
"You want to buy off?" A calr Caron squinted his eyes.
"Oh, don’t put it so harshly, Jamie," Adrian waved his hand, "I’m rely considering making the movie even better."
"20 million doesn’t seem enough..." Caron seed to mutter to himself.
Adrian couldn’t help but find it amusing, raising his hand again to press down, "Don’t rush, Jamie. The amount of investnt isn’t important, it’s whether it’s worth it."
"You’ll see." Caron finally cald down, sighed, and leaned against the edge of the desk, "Ed, I’ve advised you a few tis as a friend, and even if you find it annoying, I need to say it again, you have to be careful, don’t always be so excessive. You’re the most amazing person I’ve ever t, no one is like you, no one can reach this level, you are unique in the film industry, don’t let these small matters ruin you."
He spoke earnestly, entirely as a friend, which Adrian appreciated very much.
"Thank you, Jas," Adrian used his full na, looking at him sincerely, "No matter how many tis I’ve said thank you before, it doesn’t stop from saying it again. I will be more cautious."
"Hopefully." Caron had an expression of disbelief, but after a few seconds maintained it, finally laughed, and Adrian laughed along, nothing more needed to be said.
In the days that followed, besides work, Adrian primarily spent his ti with gan. Thankfully, due to a series of arrangents, she had so popularity but not to the level of Lindsay or Hilary, those teenage idols. So temporarily disappearing from dia was not difficult; if this were to happen after "Transforrs" released, the trouble level would be at least ten tis higher.
As for the loss of popularity, oh, no need to worry. That day after Caron’s roar at the studio, Adrian checked on the post-production work of "Transforrs" in detail again, and it’s almost certain that the final release date will be next year’s sumr. By then, gan should have given birth and regained her figure, with this blockbuster propping her up, why worry about lacking popularity?
Although spending ti with gan was the main event during this period, it didn’t take up much of Adrian’s energy, as she’s only been pregnant for a little over a month. Therefore, he always kept an eye on the films scheduled for debuting in the sumr, such as "The Day After Tomorrow," releasing at the end of May.
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