Chapter 281

"So your share swap has been completed?"

Sitting at the dining table, Mrs. Leah handed the cut turkey meat to Duke, "It's good that way, cooperation is conducive to future development."

"I am now the largest individual shareholder of Warner Bros." Duke tasted the roast turkey and praised, "Mom, your craft is as good as ever."

Then, he turned the topic back, "I'm still thinking of ways to increase Warner's shares in order to gain more say in the future."

Mrs. Leah nodded, "This is a good thing, what about the funds?"

"There is no problem for the time being." Duke said, thinking of the upcoming income. "If you need help, I will definitely speak, Mom."

As usual, Mrs. Leah didn't eat much for dinner, and soon put down her knife and fork, "Are you still increasing your share of Victoria's Secret?"

"Hmm..." Duke swallowed the juice from his mouth, "I think their market share will increase further in the future, but I only got a small share in this round of equity expansion financing. I heard David say that now Wall Street A lot of people want to come in and share the cake."

"They only care about investment profits and generally rarely involve specific operations."

Hearing his mother's words, Duke couldn't help but smiled, "Me too, as long as the stock price continues to rise, and then there are dividends to take, I am a layman in business operations."

Duke didn't eat much. After the meal, the restaurant was handed over to the servants to clean up, and he accompanied his mother out of the villa and went to the garden.

This is the villa that my mother just bought in the summer. Although it is not very large, it is not easy to buy this kind of villa with a garden in the Upper East Side. In fact, it also shows that the mother's wealth and status are constantly rising.

The garden is not too big, it doesn't look like half an acre. Now the weather in New York is a bit cold. Except for some evergreen plants that are still showing vitality, they are slightly depressed.

"It's okay," Mrs. Leah shook her head at him, "I am used to going out after dinner."

"Has your project in New Zealand go well?" she asked again.

"It's okay overall." Duke took his mother's arm and walked forward with her. "After Hua has entered the Duke's studio. I also sent a strong force to go there. I can also relax."

"The pressure in life is everywhere."

Walking to an arbor whose leaves were almost falling out, Mrs. Leah suddenly squeezed his shoulder, "Although 350 million US dollars is not a small number, I believe in the hardness of your shoulders."

Duke smiled, but didn't say anything. If he messed up the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, even if it had funds from Warner Bros., he would be greatly injured.

Finished talking about work. The topic gradually shifted to life.

"I visited George's Star Wars crew last month."

A withered yellow leaf fell in the wind. When she passed by Mrs. Leah, she was caught in her hand. "I heard some rumors."

"About me?" Duke was very conscious.

"Yes."

Passing by the trash can, Mrs. Leah threw the leaves in, "Are you pursuing the daughter of the Herschel family?"

"Herschle?" Duke was stunned.

Mrs. Leah reminded, "The heroine of George's new film, it is said that you are very close to her?"

"Mom. I have nothing to do with her." Duke couldn't help sighing, the crew talked a lot. It's not surprising that the story reached my mother, "I just talked to her a few times, and she is only sixteen this year!"

"Is age a problem for you?" Mrs. Leah gave him a cold look. "I don't know what you think, nor do I want to interfere with your private life. But Duke. If you really want Find a girlfriend in the circle, I think Jewish people are the more suitable candidate."

"Don't worry, mother."

Duke knew what his mother was worried about, and he was not a rebellious young man who knew nothing. "I will have a fixed partner in the future. I will also get married. I promise that she will not be a notorious woman."

Although there are only two remaining members of the Rosenberg family, since he bears this name, he must consider his family.

After spending half an hour in the garden, Duke accompanies his mother back to the villa, then puts on his coat and prepares to go out.

Before going out, Duke said to his mother, "Mom, I have an appointment with Irene for a drink, and I will be back before eleven."

Seeing his mother sitting on the sofa and waving his hand, Duke walked out of the villa without driving, and walked directly to a high-end bar.

It's not too far away from Irene Lauder's residence, and the appointment bar is located between the two. After walking for less than ten minutes, Duke arrived at the destination, with the help of the light from the street lights. I checked the sign of the bar, made sure I didn't find the wrong place, opened the door and walked in.

Due to Thanksgiving, there were not many people in the bar. There were soothing piano music in it. Duke found a window seat, asked for a glass of soda, and sat there waiting patiently.

After a short while, Irene Lauder with long brown curly hair also walked into the bar. Duke stood up and waved, she showed a bright smile and strode over.

"You seem to have lost weight." She looked at Duke and said.

Duke helped her pull away the chair and shrugged, "Maybe the newly bought clothes are a little big."

Recently, I have been very busy at work, coupled with the inevitably generated pressure, it is strange not to be thin.

When Irene sat down, Duke said, "You look a lot changed."

"Growing old?" she asked, tilting her head.

"Being prettier, smarter, smarter."

This is not the female celebrity in the circle. Duke always talks to her straightforwardly, "It's more like a strong woman and a businesswoman."

"The mall is like a battlefield." Irene Lauder sighed with emotion, "If you are not strong enough, you will not see me now, but a loser."

Duke asked concerned, "How is your brand building plan?"

"Preparations are in progress." Irene Lauder frowned slightly, "It is estimated that it will take a few years to launch. The establishment of a cosmetics brand is not easy, and it needs enough promotion."

"I can introduce you to some suitable spokespersons." Duke joked.

Irene Lauder shrugged playfully, "I'll call you if needed."

"Okay. Let's not talk about work." She actively changed the subject and asked quite gossip, "It seems that your scandals have decreased a lot recently."

"Because it has been busy recently."

Duke didn't care, and said casually, "Moreover, none of the recent encounters can make me tempted."

"How about Anna on your side?"

Time and distance are definitely the biggest killers. From Irene's words, it's not difficult to hear that the connection between them has been very few. "The person I recommend did not disappoint you, right?"

"still alright."

In terms of ability, Anna Prinz is enough as an assistant director, but there is still a gap between Zach Schneider and Sophia Coppola.

"Have you been to a movie recently?" Duke asked.

Irene picked up the cup and took a sip of water. "Last night, I accompanied Jane to watch "Titanic". Jane is my sister. I will introduce you to you another day."

"Okay." Duke nodded.

"I didn't expect the final film to be so outstanding." Irene Lauder continued the topic just now, "I originally thought that your investment of 50 million US dollars was lost."

"You have so little confidence in me?"

Hearing Duke's words, Irene shook her head, "It's no use having confidence in you. Didn't I tell you when I talked on the phone last month? Everyone around me is not optimistic about your investment. I'm just a normal person. I was influenced by them."

Duke held up his hand and separated a distance. I tapped her lightly, "Wait, Irene, from the point of view of the film's current contrarian growth that does not conform to the laws of the market, "Titanic" will create a business miracle."

"Miracle?" Irene Lauder blinked, "Independence Day or Jurassic Park? North America $300 million or $400 million?"

"You think North America is at least $500 million. How about at least $1.5 billion in the world?" Duke said jokingly.

"That's great!" Irene Lauder deliberately put on a very serious attitude, "You can get a large share. I just lack the money to create a brand. Can I invest in you at that time?"

"It's a great honor." Duke laughed.

Irene Lauder didn't take it seriously at all and went back to the film itself. "When I watched the movie yesterday, Jane cried his eyes red. James Cameron is so sensational, even I think Jack is a bit pity..."

"Tragedies can often leave a deeper impression on people." Duke thought for a while and said, "Jack died, not only can he earn countless tears, but also earn very beautiful box office numbers."

"It's true." Irene Lauder took over, "I saw Leonardo at your party before, and I didn't think he was handsome, but..."

She shook her head, "Many girls in Lauder's company are completely fascinated by him, just to see him, some people repeat it several times."

"Of course, more people are fascinated by this poignant love." Irene said again.

"Because there is no such simple and beautiful love in reality." Duke sighed, "So, the audience like to find this feeling of love and being loved on the screen."

You can see it." Irene Lauder smiled clearly, "The women who approach you often have no purpose."

"How about you?" Duke asked rhetorically.

"Similar to you." She also sighed, "The people who approached me, either because my surname is Lauder, or because I own part of the Lauder Group's inheritance rights, and there are some people, even I can't tell them. How complicated is the purpose?"

"Perhaps this is the sorrow of people like us."

Seeing Irene Lauder looking at his watch, Duke stood up and said, "There are countless people envy and yearning for this sorrow."

"It's late, go back," he said.

Out of the bar, Duke sent Irene Lauder home first, and then walked slowly toward his home along the streets of the Upper East Side. Thanksgiving is about to pass, and the trend of "Titanic" will be more clear! (To be continued...)