Chapter 379

In the evening, Arthur drove Lee Boo-Jin back to her hotel at the Peninsula Beverly Hills. 

"Actually, if you're interested, you can dabble in the entertainment industry. You must know that South Korea is about to heavily develop its cultural and entertainment sectors," Arthur chatted with Lee Boo-Jin in the car.

"CJ has just entered. Is there fair competition? Building a multiplex theater chain in Korea isn't that hard!"

Lee Boo-Jin placed her hands on her knees. "Is Galaxy going to build cinemas in Korea?"

Arthur shook his head, "Not interested. You guys can handle it yourself, but CJ is very determined to enter the entertainment industry. Think it over."

"I know. I'll discuss it with my father first and then collaborate with Ritz-Carlton to manage Shilla Hotel. When I return to Korea next year, I'll officially join Samsung Electronics," Lee Boo-Jin listened to some of Arthur's suggestions. Managing Shilla Hotel could be good practice for her.

"Alright, get some rest," Arthur said as they reached the Peninsula Hotel, ready to head home.

"Hey, can you show me around Los Angeles in the next couple of days?" Lee Boo-Jin suddenly asked as she got out of the car.

Arthur was momentarily stunned. He looked at her, then nodded, "Sure, I'll pick you up tomorrow morning!"

"Goodbye then!" Lee Boo-Jin stood at the hotel entrance, watched Arthur's car leave...

The next day, Arthur drove Lee Boo-Jin to Koreatown. "Why didn't you bring bodyguards?"

Lee Boo-Jin shook her head. "Here, I'm just a small fry. Your safety is much more important."

Arthur chuckled, "Relax. Black folks don't dare cause trouble here anymore. Koreans will shoot back if provoked."

Understanding Arthur's meaning, Lee Boo-Jin followed him, wandering the streets and looking around. "Did the riots two years ago happen here?"

Dressed casually, they were like ordinary young people. Arthur explained as he pointed out spots, "The Koreans fired at the blacks from these rooftops. There were a lot of people, but the Koreans here were united!"

At MacArthur Park, they sat on a lakeside bench. "This park was called Westlake Park. The name changed later, and this area is called the Westlake community. Many Koreans bought homes here. Of course, Silver Lake to the north is better in terms of environment and safety. This place is too close to downtown!"

Lee Boo-Jin nodded, "Thank you for showing me around Los Angeles. It didn't interrupt your work, did it?"

She seemed happy. Arthur leaned closer, "How are you going to thank me?"

"Uh, how should I thank you? You're rich, powerful, have status - you lack nothing..."

"Well," Arthur kissed Lee Boo-Jin on the lips. Her inexperienced movements quickly succumbed under Arthur's lead. She wrapped her arms around his neck and responded passively.

Arthur then took Lee Boo-Jin away from the park in his Mitsubishi 3000GT.

"Let's check out the beach and maybe grab a drink," Arthur drove towards Santa Monica Beach.

In the evening, with the sunset casting golden hues on the ocean, Arthur hugged Lee Boo-Jin from behind as she admired the view. "Isn't it beautiful?"

"Yeah, it's nice," Lee Boo-Jin kissed Arthur.

Arthur kissed her back, while unbuttoning her shirt and caressing her. "Arthur, isn't this too fast?" Lee Boo-Jin, breathless, gripped his hand.

Arthur smiled, massaging her gently, whispering in her ear, "Doesn't it feel good?"

...

The parking lot of the Peninsula Beverly Hills.

"Arthur, it's late. I have to go to Boston tomorrow, so it's time for me to rest now!" Lee Boo-Jin reminded, lying in Arthur's arms.

Arthur stroked Lee Boo-Jin's thigh and lifted his face buried in the woman's chest, "When I have time, I'll visit you in Boston. Well, I also have plans to go to Korea, so I can accompany you back!"

"Alright, I'll be waiting for you," Lee Boo-Jin promptly arranged her clothes, "I can go back to Korea anytime."

Arthur nodded, "Don't worry!"

After Lee Boo-Jin entered the hotel, Arthur headed directly back to Bel-Air estate.

...

Meanwhile, the sequel film from Galaxy, Addams Family Values, also started its public release, but its first weekend gross of $17 million was mediocre.

Moreover, Addams Family Values didn't receive as good of reviews as its predecessor. Compared to the predecessor's nearly $200 million global box office, Addams Family Values was definitely not reaching that level.

It was understandable that the sequel fell short of the original, not only in reviews but also in box office performance, which puzzled many.

Nevertheless, director Barry Sonnenfeld was preparing a new work, Get Shorty, a modern gangster black comedy.

The lead actor had been confirmed as John Travolta, who had come back to the peak of his career this year with Pulp Fiction.

With the start of Get Shorty, other original MGM projects like GoldenEye and Species also began shooting.

Arthur specifically traveled to Buckingham, England, to attend the opening ceremony of GoldenEye.

Pinewood Studios, the go-to studio for 007 films, provided its largest sound stage for the shoot. Director Martin Campbell, along with stars Pierce Brosnan, Elizabeth Hurley, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, and Judi Dench, participated in the press conference!

Because producer Albert R. Broccoli was in poor health and hospitalized, the production work was mainly handled by his stepson Michael G. Wilson and daughter Barbara Broccoli.

The two Bond girls, Elizabeth Hurley, needed no introduction, being a top British model recently made known by Austin Powers.

The other Bond girl, Dutch supermodel Famke Janssen, was also captivating - sexy, beautiful, with a full chest, slender waist, and long legs!

Arthur told the reporters, "This is the first 007 series film since Galaxy acquired MGM, and it's also the first sequel developed after six years. Galaxy MGM is confident that it will bring a different James Bond to everyone.

And GoldenEye is the first completely original 007 movie, with no ties to Ian Fleming's novels!"

There were a lot of reporters at the event, making it evident how high the popularity of 007 was in the UK.

...

At night, in Greenwich Park, at Elizabeth Hurley's standalone villa, Arthur leaned against the bathroom wall.

The sexy Elizabeth Hurley kissed the man passionately, with her 34C figure tightly pressed against him.

"Arthur, GoldenEye is estimated to take more than five months to shoot. Will it be ready for next summer?"

Elizabeth Hurley raised her head and asked the man.

Arthur caressed the woman, "The schedule is for July next year, not a big problem. Post-production will begin halfway through the shoot."

"Good, then I'm relieved," Elizabeth Hurley stroked Arthur's chest, "Honestly, how is your body this good? No wonder many women are so smitten with you."

Elizabeth Hurley laughed, "That Famke Janssen in the cast is not bad, either. She's got the looks and the body. Are you interested?"

Well, actually Famke Janssen and Elizabeth Hurley were the same age, both 29 this year!

"Hurley, are you hoping I have more women?" Arthur said, giving her 34C's a rub.

Elizabeth Hurley rolled her eyes, "How could I control you? As long as you're still interested in my body."

Elizabeth Hurley then knelt down to showcase her skills, and Arthur caressed her red hair, "Ow, Hurley, I think you're prettier than Famke Janssen, though she has a nice body, your body is better!"

Arthur felt Elizabeth Hurley's nails scratching his butt a bit painfully...

...

With the start of GoldenEye, Arthur began focusing on the adaptation of another Jane Austen novel, Sense and Sensibility.

Meanwhile, he also dated Kate Beckinsale, a student at Oxford University!

In Kate Beckinsale's rented apartment near Oxford, Arthur rolled off her body, then kissed her chest contentedly.

"See? Living alone is so convenient. Much better than living with your classmates," Arthur laughed, touching her delicate body.

Kate Beckinsale smiled, "Are you worried, like last time, that I was too loud and my classmates next door heard?"

Arthur shook his head, "I'm worried that I was so amazing, your friends would just be disappointed in their boyfriends!"

"Braggart!" Kate Beckinsale said, lying in his arms, but inwardly agreed.

"Arthur, I got another film offer. It's a thriller, and they want me to play the lead female role, but there are nude scenes again."

Kate Beckinsale was talking about a low-budget British feature film adapted from the novel The Face of the Stranger.

Arthur smiled wryly, "It seems there was a thriller, Uncovered, looking for you as the lead actress earlier this year too, right? Also with nude scenes, in another low-budget European film."

"Yes, I turned it down," Kate Beckinsale knew the script wasn't good.

"So, you should finish college for now. Aren't you in your senior year? You'll graduate next year," Arthur reminded her.

"Galaxy's United Artists is developing Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility, having already developed Emma, and won't be long before Pride and Prejudice is also developed. It's all set for you!"

"Really?" Kate Beckinsale was very fond of Jane Austen's novels.

"Of course, and right now BBC is making a Pride and Prejudice TV series to be released next year," Arthur caressed the woman in his arms.

"A new film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is expected within three years. Sense and Sensibility will be released next year, followed by the adaptation and production of Pride and Prejudice!"

Jane Austen's novels, when done well, easily win awards, and without much effort, they're also commercially viable.

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