Three Views Broken
New York.
Bensenhe District, Brooklyn, the Hilton Hotel in the business center.
In the golden banquet hall on the thirty-second floor.
Asia was surrounded by the three giants in the world music circle, the CEOs of the three major music groups Sony, Warner, and Universal, that is, Tommy Motorola, Ruane Landefin, and Edgar Bronfman Jr. Bo.
He doesn't have much mood swings.
Strictly speaking, these three are super bosses for any existence in the music circle.
It was really nothing in front of him.
Let alone these three people.
Even the immediate bosses of these three people, such as the CEO of Time Warner, the CEO of Vivendi Universal, and the CEO of Sony Columbia Group.
Even if these people are in front of Abel, they are nothing.
This is like the guild leader in the full-level area in the game, in front of the three guild leaders in Novice Village.
Of course there will be no special feeling, but Abel still feels a little bored.
If it weren't for Dreamworks Music tonight.
And make David Geffen and Michael Levine's job easier.
Abel won't even come.
For a reception of this level, a Robert Iger or Michael Levine is enough.
But they all came to Brooklyn, and Abel stayed.
That's why tonight, he appeared in the reception of the highest-ranking music circle in the United States and even in Europe and America.
At this moment, besides Tommy Mottola, Lune Landerfein and Edgar Bronff Jr., there are three people surrounding him.
Also David Geffen of DreamWorks Music, and Michael Levine, president of Smith Media.
The conversations with the CEOs of the three music groups were mainly dealt with by David and Michael.
Abel just smiled occasionally and didn't talk much.
It can be said that his existence itself is raising the tone of this reception.
Didn't you see that there are one or two hundred superstars in the European and American music circles, all of them are looking this way?
At this moment, these people all want to enter this circle.
But this small circle is an existence that even Michael Jackson, the world's top king, is not qualified to join at this time.
These people can only look around to see if they have a chance to come here to make acquaintances.
".Tommy, you know. Britney and Michael came of their own accord, we didn't fight."
Tommy Mottola listens to David Geffen.
He has a good relationship with David Geffen, and he really wants to splash the red wine in his hand on David's face.
But this kind of thing is just a thought.
Even Howard Stringer, the CEO of the Headquarters Group, was helpless in the face of Abel.
Even Sony Columbia Film Group can only compromise with Abel.
It's just the CEO of Sony Music Group, a subsidiary of Sony Group. Of course, Tommy Mottola couldn't do anything out of the ordinary in front of Abel.
He can't bear the consequences.
"Okay. Okay. David, I see what you mean." Tommy Mottola smirked:
"In the future, Sony Music and DreamWorks Music can cooperate if they have the opportunity. I think Mr. Smith, you must also want to see this scene?!"
Abel's sight and attention have actually been outside this small circle.
He has been among the crowd attending the reception, to see if he can find those singers and stars he is familiar with, or has known or seen.
Like Michael Jackson and Britney Spears, he's already found.
The two noticed his gaze, and both nodded and smiled at him in response.
Falling into the eyes of others, the style of these two people at the reception tonight has improved a lot.
The richest man in the world ignores anyone, but just ignores these two people, isn't that not enough face?
Many people took the initiative to approach these two people, apparently wanting to talk to them.
In fact, most of them are thinking that they can get the sight from Abel through these two people.
If possible, many people actually want to win the favor of Smith like these two.
Like MJ, after getting Smith's favor.
Even the most difficult Sony music troubles in the circle can be easily solved.
If this gentleman takes a fancy to him, there is no doubt that he will be able to walk sideways in the American entertainment industry with a high probability in the future!
At this moment, Tommy Mottola took the initiative to bring the topic to Abel.
is also the CEO of Sony Music, and wants to chat with Albert.
Tommy Mottola wanted to be as familiar as possible, so as to increase his contacts.
Tommy Mottola hasn't been having an easy time at Sony Music lately.
He has been the CEO of Sony Music Group for more than thirteen years.
In the past three years, Sony Music has lost money for three consecutive years, with a total loss of more than 400 million US dollars.
As the CEO, Tommy Mottola can hardly be blamed.
The head office has a lot of opinions on Tommy.
Tommy Mottola is worried that if he doesn't make changes, whether he can stay at Sony next year will be a problem.
If only Sony could find a new owner before Sony kicked itself out.
Tommy Mottola felt himself and didn't mind licking Smith's leather shoes!
So throughout the night, Tommy Mottola's tone of voice to Abel was very obsequious.
Not to mention the CEOs of the other two music companies.
Even Michael and David couldn't stand it anymore.
Too direct and conspicuous.
Abel was absent-minded, otherwise he would have noticed Tommy Mottola's small thoughts.
Michael and David, seeing that the boss didn't respond to Tommy Mottola's words.
Michael immediately smiled and said: "Of course, of course. DreamWorks Music is still a newcomer, and of course I hope to get everyone's care."
The CEOs of the other two music giants smiled and responded a few times to save face.
"Hey ~ Michael."
Suddenly everyone heard Abel, who was basically silent, finally spoke.
He was talking to Michael Levine.
"Look over there. Is that Draven?"
Michael Levin hurriedly looked over.
Sure enough, in the banquet hall, I saw Delevingne walking here with Avril Lavigne.
One of the presidents of Smith Media understood, and Michael immediately smiled and said, "Yes. It's Delevingne."
"I remember he is your good friend. And Miss Lavigne, let them come over." Abel smiled.
Michael nodded quickly, then waved to Delevingne, "Here, Delevingne. Mr. Smith called you over, oh, and Miss Lavigne."
Avril Lavigne, who had been secretly looking at Abel's handsome face, suddenly found that all eyes were on her side.
The young girl was startled, as confident as she was, and she was a little bit less confident in this situation.
Delevingne suddenly laughed.
The manager smiled happily, and led Avril towards that side.
After walking to the side of the small circle, the senior partner of caa greeted everyone one by one.
After Delevingne finished saying hello, she looked back at Avril Lavigne, who was as cute as a quail at this time.
"Lavigne, Lavigne, Miss Lavigne. At this time, you should greet the gentlemen."
Looking at Avril Lavigne who dared not say a word, Delevingne reminded in a low voice.
Avril Lavigne was really nervous at this time.
Even if she is really born with a confident personality and a lot of courage, she still has a heroic spirit in her bones.
But suddenly, she was placed in front of the top giant in this industry.
There were still several of them, and she had never experienced such a big scene.
She was also stared at by one of the hundreds of senior stars who were more famous and popular than her.
Even with her confident personality, she became nervous and scared at this time.
She opened her mouth to introduce herself, or to say hello to the bosses.
The small mouth opened, but no sound came out—she was so nervous that her vocal cords forgot to activate.
Fortunately, David Geffen, a musician, likes her, and he is also a very delicate **** guy.
David smiled and helped her out: "Oh, our Miss Lavigne is too nervous. Let me introduce her."
Without waiting for Avril Lavigne to respond, David Geffen has already said with a smile:
"This is Ms. Avril Lavigne. She is a signed singer of our DreamWorks Music, and will release her first album at the end of this year. By the way, I would like to mention to everyone that she is our Mr. Smith as a scout who actively digs a singer."
David Geffen's introduction to Avril Lavigne. It did not elicit a particular reaction from the CEOs of the three music giants.
From the appearance alone, Avril Lavigne does look pretty good, very young and pretty.
But in the music circle.
There are many people who are more beautiful than her, and have a better figure than her. That's more.
These are still those who became famous. If you count those new singers who are not well-known, then she is nothing in appearance alone.
As for inner talents and abilities, before they are shown or have no chance to show them.
Who cares?
But later David Geffen said that she was a singer who was discovered by Abel as a scout.
The CEOs of the three major music giants all of a sudden paid attention to her.
Being able to be targeted by a big man like Abel is nothing but luck.
They all feel that ability should be there—at least sometimes luck is the strongest strength in itself.
The CEOs of the three major music giants all stared at Avril Lavigne.
This made the latter even more nervous.
Her small body seemed to be shaking a little.
Fortunately, at this time, Abel, who was looking at Avril just now, finally spoke.
As the core of the reception tonight, Abel said with a smile:
"Yes, I think Miss Lavigne can become a music superstar. Miss Lavigne, you look nervous, how about standing next to me?"
Avril's head was dizzy at this time, and she almost didn't know where she was at this time.
She was confused, but Delevingne was not.
With a light push from the agent, Avril Lavigne involuntarily took two steps forward and stopped beside Abel.
Avril Lavigne's heart was beating like a drum for a while, and her little face was unbelievably hot.
Fortunately, at this time, everyone's attention was drawn to another topic by Abel's words.
In front of the CEOs of the three major music giants, Abel directly said to Delevingne, a senior partner of CAA:
"Draven, can I trust you enough to take on any job at CAA?"
Delevingne who sent Avril Lavigne to Abel was stunned for a moment, and then a wave of ecstasy emerged from the bottom of his heart.
One of the senior partners of caa suppressed his almost uncontrollable joy.
Delevingne trembled inside, and said in a very soft voice: "I think I can. Sir, as long as you trust me!"
"Of course I trust you."
Abel said with a smile.
"Shortly. I will be stepping down as Chairman of Creative Elite Culture Company."
Creative Elite Culture Company is the full name of caa, America's No. 1 entertainment brokerage company.
"This position will be filled by Mr. David Jones."
The name of David Jones, the CEOs of the three major music giants and Avril Lavigne felt a little strange when they heard it.
But these subordinates of Abel naturally know that this is the general manager of the Smith Family Office.
is the boss's number one butler.
Letting David Jones take up this position is no different from Abel being the chairman of CAA himself.
The only difference is that it doesn't look so conspicuous.
After all, Abel is the chairman of Smith Media and the chairman of CAA.
This will have some bad effects on caa's business.
caa can't just serve Smith Media.
As the largest intermediary in the entertainment industry, it still uses its long-sleeved ability to dance well, which is more in line with Abel's interests.
So Abel thought about divesting himself of the position of CAA chairman and letting David Jones take it.
At that time, all David's positions in Smith Media will be removed.
So on the bright side, CAA and Smith Media don't seem to be that close.
Abel said softly again: "Then there is Michael Ovitz. Ovitz will resign as the CEO of CAA. I think Delevingne has the ability to take over this position, and I will recommend you to the board of directors as the new chief executive Executor."
"Is there any problem? Draven."
"no problem."
Draven suppressed his urge to jump up.
He felt that he was finally able to see the moonlight when the clouds opened.
Finally, it's in the early days.
"I believe that I will be able to lead CAA well and satisfy the shareholders and the board of directors!"
"Yeah." Abel nodded in satisfaction, reached out and patted Delevingne's shoulder lightly.
This scene.
David Geffen feels nothing.
The richest **** guy in history has a special status in Smith's system.
Rather than being Abel's subordinate, he might as well be Abel's guest.
David's status is relatively independent, so he didn't study Abel's preferences and habits too much.
Delevingne's good friend Michael is different.
Just through the action of Abel tapping Delevingne's shoulder.
Michael Levine knew that his friend had gained the initial trust of the boss.
At this time, Abel stopped talking again, and the CEOs of the other three major music giants congratulated Delevingne one after another.
caa company's revenue capacity is not very strong, and its energy is not very strong.
But as the No. 1 entertainment intermediary, its influence in the entertainment circle is sufficient.
It is like a spider, weaving an intermediary network that spreads throughout the entertainment industry in the European and American world.
This kind of company is sometimes useless at all, and sometimes it is very useful.
It is as strong as the Hollywood giants who value it, and the music giants who also need intermediary services naturally do the same.
In other words, in the eyes of these people, Delevingne, who will definitely become the CEO of CAA, is already considered a big shot.
As for CAA's original CEO Michael Ovitz, Abel gave him a new task.
Half an hour later.
Hilton Hotel, in the living room of an executive and suite.
"Miss Lavigne. I heard you are looking for me?"
"Ah I…"
Avril Lavigne was stiff all over, highly nervous, and her heart was beating like a drum.
She looked at the hotel suite door that had just been closed, and then at Abel's feet, not daring to look up.
"Sit down and talk!"
She sat stiffly.
"Tell me, if Draven wants to bring you in and see me, what exactly do you want to say?"
"Ah I…"
She could barely open her mouth, her mind went blank. What do I want?
No! The agent didn't tell me what to ask him!
But I can't say, I'm here to hug your thick legs, right?
Or just say, I can sleep with you? ! I accept your unspoken rules?
She was in a hurry.
The more anxious you are, the more speechless you become.
"Are you usually like this? Can't speak?"
Avril felt very strange to Avril, who was nervous like a little quail.
In his impression, Avril Lavigne should be full of energy, she looks petite, but her voice is high.
"Ah I…"
Avril was about to cry, "I, I, we are here, I...I, I want to thank you."
This is an excuse that Draven helped her think about.
The excuse when talking to Abel, the excuse is to thank Abel for digging her out.
In order to excavate her, DreamWorks Music even bought her record company.
Avril Lavigne thinks this reason is very good, but at the moment she is too nervous to say it.
After finishing speaking, he quickly explained, "I'm usually, usually...not like this!"
After she finished speaking, she realized that she had stuttered.
Abel smiled, leaned his body completely against the back of the sofa, crossed his legs, and looked very relaxed, "Are you afraid of me?"
"me…"
"Afraid of what? Afraid of me XXX you?"
"Uh...no, not...I..."
Abel sighed suddenly, "I probably know what you are looking for me. Actually, it doesn't need to be like this. Delevingne or Michael hinted something to you, right?"
Paused, and said: "You are a signed singer of DreamWorks Music. You are also talented, and David likes you very much. As long as you play well and create well, you will definitely become popular. I believe in this."
"However, I can give you some advice, my personal advice. You are very beautiful, and at the same time you have a rare temperament, which is both confident, energetic, and punk. For the time being, there are still a few female singers like this in the market. No. Work **** your first album and I think you'll be a hit."
Avril Lavigne could not speak at all.
But she listened very carefully, and surprisingly, when Abel talked to herself so seriously, and even gave advice, she felt that she calmed down a lot.
Every word he said, I felt like I listened to it.
"Then... that's it? I think this reception tonight is very boring. I won't go out. If you want, you can continue to go out to participate. So many receptions with superstar singers will be of great help to you in the music circle in the future." It's good. You can go get in touch and let Delevingne or Michael take you."
After hearing him say this, Avril suddenly raised her head.
He has already stood up, meaning to see off the guests.
He is really tall.
so handsome
What does he mean by this? Obviously, I have taken the initiative to deliver it to my door.
They all entered the room, and they all expressed defenselessness.
For Avril Lavigne.
With such a handsome guy in front of him, let alone a super rich man, a super media tycoon.
Innocence is just him himself, standing in front of any young woman, that kind of charm is already irresistible.
Avril Lavigne peeked at him just now, and she was a bit infatuated.
But this time, he seems to be more handsome.
His appearance, his imposing manner, seem to have a strong hormonal aura, strong, domineering, and coercive, and can take away all of Avril's mind at once.
It was as dazzling and bright as the sun in the sky, like Apollo, making a woman's heart beat faster and her breathing short of breath in front of him.
"If it weren't for you, my agent and Mr. Levine. Even Mr. David Geffen, would not take me seriously."
This sentence came out suddenly.
Abel stops and looks at her.
She stood up, "I, I..." After mustering up the courage, it was only enough for her to support a sentence.
Before she could say anything after that, her face was already flushed.
Just touching Abel's eyes, he seemed to be burned, and quickly lowered his head again.
His eyes are piercing.
Grab the light.
As if he really was Apollo.
Although she was too nervous to speak, she kept watching him from the corner of her eyes.
It seems that he sighed, raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and then walked away.
Avril Lavigne's heart couldn't help sinking.
screwed up.
Definitely screwed up.
The agent told her.
Thighs should be hugged, and don't be ashamed.
But... my **** self-confidence and petty temper!
Avril Lavigne!
Where is your courage? How confident are you?
You should be brave, take off your clothes, and hug him!
xxx only, what a big deal! What will happen in the future!
It's better to be with him than with other objects!
Even with this face and this figure, I am not at a disadvantage at all!
When I feel sorry for myself.
At the door of the hotel suite, there was the sound of the door opening.
"Huh? Someone? A little girl?"
A mature woman's voice came, and Avril quickly raised her head.
She saw at the door, Abel was hugging a beautiful girl who came in from outside, and the girl said the words.
"It's not too young."
Avril saw Abel reaching out to hug her, and kissed her like no one else.
kissed passionately.
Miss Lavigne blushed instantly.
Suddenly, another girl came in from outside the door, looking at Abel and the girl in front with a smile on her face.
Avril Lavigne's eyes widened immediately.
Wow!
Is it so straightforward? !
At this time, Avril felt that these two people looked familiar, and they were both very beautiful.
The moment Avril Lavigne saw the girl, the girl had already seen Avril Lavigne.
The girl who came in behind seemed to be stunned for a moment, and the smile on her face froze slightly.
But the next moment, Abel had already let go of the one in front and reached out to her.
Her eyes flashed across Avril, she smiled at Abel, walked over meekly, was held in his arms, and kissed for another ten seconds.
Avril Lavigne was dumbfounded.
It has long been heard that Abe Smith is surrounded by many lovers.
But she still didn't expect that there would be two at the same time...
Standing behind three men and women hugging each other, Avril Lavigne felt that her three views had been shattered.
My mind was buzzing.
In the next scene, she only saw Abel reach out and pat the **** of two beautiful women, and said:
"Let's go, go back to the room first."
Then he let them go, and walked past the stunned Avril Lavigne to the master bedroom of the hotel suite.
The two beautiful girls did not hesitate, and also passed Avril.
Just before entering the room, the two beautiful girls glanced back almost at the same time in an extremely tacit understanding.
Avril Lavigne completely froze in place.
dare not look at each other.
At the same time, she also recognized their identities.
are two European female stars who are well-known in Hollywood.
They were previously in some entertainment newspapers, Sophie Marceau, who had already begun to gossip with Abel Smith, and Penelope Cruz, a Spanish national treasure goddess.
Looking at the three people who disappeared into the room.
Avril Lavigne, who was still in the living room, was completely dizzy.
At this time, she no longer knew whether she should leave or stay here.
If she left, Avril Lavigne always felt that all the previous psychological preparations were in vain.
That would give her the feeling of a total sunk cost loss.
go in
Just thinking about it made her legs go limp and her whole body go limp.
Ten minutes later, Avril Lavigne finished the battle between heaven and man.
She gritted her teeth and stood up.
Still walked to the master bedroom of the hotel.
Hold the doorknob, and open the door. Just a crack. .
The wonderful chant of life came out instantly, and Avril Lavigne blushed even more.
(end of this chapter)