party

Occasionally, people throw a party before any commitment, be it an official meeting, an unofficial gathering, an event, awards, or movies. Once again, this party is promoted for two important purposes: the European community needs to connect with Hollywood, and some producers like Denise need to extend and strengthen their relationships with outstanding individuals.

Among them, many people showed up. The festive atmosphere cannot be missed, and even relevant figures from the industry lined up to participate in such events. The party contains everything it should: music, women, various substances, and an abhorred way of getting lost. In a mansion outside the city limits, many people began to interact in different ways, each in a different manner that didn't quite fit into Billy's aspect.

-I didn't expect to see you at a party so cheerfully, - Gwyneth said, embracing Billy from behind. -Don't worry, your agent called me and mentioned that he caught you in a meeting you didn't want to attend. -

The scent of the blonde, along with her voice, was all he needed to know. He turned his face and looked at the blonde; she was a beautiful woman.

-You're right—I'm giving it my best shot! - Billy replied.

Gwyneth just smiled at him, taking him by the arm and leading him to a group of women, all slender with their legs exposed. Some were even wearing dresses that barely covered the essentials.

-You're not trying hard enough, - they arrived at a quiet circle of drinks and cigarettes, a small crystal ashtray filled with ashes. Everyone was completely relaxed. He could see a dark-skinned singer; he was unique. He only realized he was a singer by his features; he had seen him somewhere before.

-Audrey, darling, - Gwyneth said, giving a quick left-to-right kiss.

-Gwyneth, you bitch, I missed you so much, - said Audrie, the thin blonde who, by counting her arms and legs, must have been the smallest size in the store. People cast a powerful glance at Billy; he simply greeted them with a nod.

They moved on to a dance hall, completely dark. -Let's dance a little, no one will notice the lone cowboy attitude, - the blonde responded. She was right; the room was only partially lit by a flickering light grid. Only the music distracted them for a while. If you don't want to sit and talk, you just have to find a secluded spot and get some privacy.

A woman arrived; her short hair was there, black. - Hey, I didn't expect to see you here! - she said, hugging Gwyneth. Billy could see Winona's eyes landing on him, with a pristine strength; her eyes were big, which caused a certain surprise.

Next to her were Trini Alvarado and Claire Danes, both standing on one side extending their hands in greeting. He approached to greet them; they were just friendly women. He could see that both of them were somewhat innocent compared to the industry, and among them, a noticeable difference could be seen.

-Why are you with her? - Claire asked.

-Well, my agent called her, and we're particularly acquainted. How's the party been for you? I heard you have new projects, - Billy asked.

-Nothing new; I'm a newcomer, but they're a series on ABC. Soon I might have to focus on other activities; I hope to do well in my castings. You seem to be doing better; I heard you're premiering a movie and that you've had some relationships for multiple films. The rumors about you haven't stopped, - Claire said.

-In fact, we'll be working on a movie together; the script is impressive, - Gwyneth said.

-You'll be working together, - Claire Danes said, frowning. She couldn't help but notice Gwyneth's proud womanhood.

-In fact, we'll be working together for some time; I hope it becomes recurring. I can't deny that I have a slight attraction to film projects. As long as the script is good, I'd like to participate, - Billy said.

Very measuredly, always approaching two key words: supporting Gwyneth, who proudly asserted her womanhood, and echoing the words of many others about gaining opportunities over others, whether through colleagues or people connected in the industry.

Taking note of the conversation, the women leaned in a little closer to whisper some things.

-Do you prefer art or business? - Winona asked.

-Both things. We have to strike a balance that cannot be denied, - Billy replied.

-The charm of business is that it's win-win. Businessmen hate losing money, that's why my godfather is so close to him, - Gwyneth said, embracing Winona. The mischievous look she gave Billy was enough to know that everything reported in some newspapers wasn't a lie. Even when her friend denied it, her demeanor was as clear as day.

-Men's stuff, -Winona said.

After a break, Billy danced a bit with Gwyneth, who took a few drinks along with Billy. Both of them were seen leaving the mansion for Billy's room, followed by an apartment. Erwin left in the afternoon to rest.

***

The next day, the announcements didn't wait. Multiple photos of Billy holding hands with a blonde, wearing flared jeans and a sheer white shirt, emerged in the media. The paparazzi didn't stop bothering with their actions.

The announcement was clear and a painful blow: - Bill Carson's New Partner. - Obviously, his nickname didn't work at all, and everything he had done, to put it paraphrastically, was just a forgotten fantasy. He believed he could hide his name, but the articles themselves prevented the use of his nickname from working at all.

-The media is quite sensationalist, - commented Jim Waiit, looking at the article from his office. Many of the things that have been happening are relevant to the parties involved. Even the relationship with a renowned actress has warranted some exposure. As long as they are just rumors and not facts, nothing can be considered excessive, and they will quiet down over time.

-Your client sounds quite popular, - said Thandie Newton, a charming brunette who made everyone sigh with her incredible beauty; her curves were magnificent.

-He's just having some issues with the media, but he's a great actor. I'll introduce you, just try not to seduce him. He's not one of those people, but he can lend a hand when needed, - Jim Wait remarked.

-Thanks, but I have you for that. You'll do that for me. Otherwise, I'll learn everything I need when necessary, - the brunette said with a hint of mischief. As a Brit, her many connections are in Europe, but being part of CAA allows her to acquire scripts she wouldn't otherwise have access to if she only limited her scripts to England. This was beneficial for Billy, who, as a young actor, had some roles in his projects that could help him refine his acting method. In England, there is a certain trend, and British actors are lovers of art.

-Just don't give me trouble. You have to attend three auditions, but you'll have to travel a bit. They're good opportunities for you, - Jim Waiit sighed. - You can participate in an animated dubbing; the pay isn't much, but it's a good $500,000 and a deeper relationship with Billy. If you pave the way with relationships, you might always get some roles, even if they're just supporting roles or in dubbing. -

-Dubbing? -Thandie asked.

-That's right. Good chances. I have a feeling that Billy will make at least 20 movies in the next 20 years, -Jim said.

-Maybe I'll do one, - Thandie replied.

-Don't expect any raises; the price doesn't change even for Billy. Resources are limited, but they're quite good, - Jim concluded.

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