Chapter 638

By Christmastime, Charles returned to Los Angeles, just in time for the North American premiere of Captain America: The First Avenger.

However, Liu Yifei also followed Charles to the US for some scheduled activities.

In the newly renovated bedroom of Capet Estate in Beverly Hills, Charles held Liu Yifei, "Are you working on a new project this time?"

"I don't know, I'll be attending a few Christmas events first and see what the company plans," Liu Yifei thought for a moment and then explained.

"You've got a good foundation, and at least your first movie was a major production, The Forbidden Kingdom, with Jackie Chan and Jet Li! Anyway, for now, just participate in some Hollywood events and get noticed. If there's a suitable role, I'll set up an audition for you."

...

Christmas in Colorado, at the Capet's forest lodge on the ranch.

By the burning fireplace, a pregnant Britney Spears stood up from her chair, took a glance at the snowy scene outside the window, and asked, "Charles, has Captain America: The First Avenger been released?"

Charles smiled, helped Britney over to the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window, and said, "The opening result was $72 million, not bad. You're five months pregnant now; you should stay in Los Angeles to relax. It's still a bit cold here!"

Britney nodded, "Don't worry, I feel fine for now. I'll be staying on the ranch in San Luis Obispo after the New Year."

Charles draped a shawl over Britney and pointed at the snowy forest scene outside, "The California sunshine and this snowy valley are quite a contrast. I used to love hunting here. Deer hunting is quite interesting!"

"Hey, by the way, the Nets are moving to Brooklyn this year, right? By then, the baby will be born, so how about having the first concert at the Barclays Center?"

"Alright, you're thinking too far ahead," Charles said as he patted Britney's belly gently.

"Recently, I've been thinking about acquiring the LA Dodgers from the B-League, but the club's owner, Frank McCourt, is kind of hard to deal with!"

Britney touched Charles' leg and smiled to comfort him, "Alright, don't think too much about it. Let's have something to eat first..."

Charles and Britney Spears stayed in Colorado for about a week before returning to Los Angeles. Britney Spears stayed at the San Luis Obispo ranch estate to wait for the baby.

...

On the night of December 31st, Charles spent a lively New Year's Eve at Universal Studios Hollywood Resort with Scarlett Johansson and Eva Green.

The celebration crowd, dazzling fireworks, passionate music, and splashing champagne still showcased Hollywood's infamous parties on New Year's Eve.

"Charles, did you have fun?" a slightly drunk Scarlett Johansson leaned into Charles's arms as she gazed at the fireworks outside the suite.

"What do you think?" Charles kissed the lady on the lips, then pulled Eva Green closer.

"Doesn't the Eiffel Tower in Paris have a New Year's Eve show too?"

Eva Green nodded, "Yes, many cities have events like that!"

"By the way, Charles, how's the box office for Captain America: The First Avenger?" Scarlett Johansson suddenly asked. After all, next year, the blockbuster Marvel's The Avengers would be released.

Eva Green looked at Charles with curiosity, waiting for his answer.

"It's been half a month, it's crossed a hundred million in North America. Not sure if it'll cross $200 million," Charles smiled somewhat uncertainly, as WWII stories seemed to be less popular.

"But, as long as the global box office exceeds $400 million, it'll be enough since it's a lead-up to The Avengers!"

Scarlett Johansson nodded, "I saw an Aquaman Easter egg in it. Isn't Marvel developing Ant-Man? Does that mean Aquaman will appear too?"

"Correct," Charles nodded, "In 2011, The Avengers and The Incredible Hulk 2 will be released. In 2012, it will be Iron Man 3 and Ant-Man. In 2013, Captain America 2 and Aquaman!"

[Note: Because the author does not like African Americans, the movie Black Panther movie is removed and his place is taken by Namor since DC's Aquaman has somewhat similar story, brothers/cousins fighting for the throne, advanced technology, unknown to general public, etc.]

And in 2014, it will be The Avengers 2 and Thor 3. Marvel has already planned several years' worth of releases.

"Okay, I'm going to lie down for a bit," Scarlett Johansson, a bit drunk, got up somewhat unsteadily and headed for the bedroom.

"Slow down, I'll help you," Eva Green, along with Charles, helped Scarlett Johansson to the bedroom.

After settling Scarlett Johansson, Charles and Eva Green returned to the living room. Charles, holding Eva Green, caressed her thigh, "I heard you auditioned for Tim Burton's new project?"

"Yes, it's an adaptation of the 60s ABC soap opera Dark Shadows," Eva Green, hugging Charles's waist, didn't hide anything. "Tim Burton is quite suited for this kind of film. I auditioned for the role of a witch, powerful and beautiful!"

Charles smiled, "Is Johnny Depp the male lead?"

Eva Green nodded, "Yes, Johnny Depp is the male lead, Burton's go-to actor. Not just Johnny Depp, but also Helena Bonham Carter, Christopher Lee, and other frequent actors in his films!"

Clearly, after making extensive use of green screens and special effects in Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton and Johnny Depp were returning to their dark, moody, Gothic film styles.

"As long as the movie isn't just about showcasing your body, it's all good," Charles said as he kissed Eva Green.

Eva Green responded as she removed her clothes, quickly showing off her beautiful chest to Charles.

"Charles, I'm not taking any meaningless films now, unless it's a literary film like Cracks," Eva Green reminded as she felt Charles kiss her chest while lying on the sofa.

"Heh heh, of course. The Marvel films are really popular now, and they have high standards for actors," Charles, lying on top of Eva Green, smiled at her. "Otherwise, fans might petition the company to replace the actors!"

Eva Green nodded, "Carry me to the bedroom, Scarlett is probably not asleep yet!"

Charles's eyes lit up, and he carried Eva Green into the room...

"Mmm," a while later, Scarlett Johansson, feeling someone undress her, softly moaned as her ample chest was being touched.

Opening her eyes, she saw Eva Green helping to remove her clothes. She reached out to touch Charles's abs, "Charles, Eva!"

"Mmm," Charles immediately pressed down on Scarlett Johansson and kissed her, and she passionately responded by holding Charles tightly.

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