Chapter 174

In the warm bathtub, Charles Capet held and kissed Jessica Alba, a Latina known for her remarkable figure.

After the passionate moments, Jessica Alba leaned into Charles' embrace and asked, "Will Harvey Weinstein give me trouble later?"

Charles shook his head and laughed, "Trouble? Worst case, we just don't work with him. Besides, you have plenty of resources right now."

"But I left without answering him tonight. Will it be okay?" Jessica was still worried about Harvey Weinstein's influence and potential retaliation.

"When I took you away, it wasn't like nobody saw it. Word will quickly reach Harvey Weinstein," Charles said, not taking it seriously. "Him giving you trouble? Making other producers or directors avoid working with you? How much power does Weinstein really have now?"

"Relax, you left with me tonight. In the future, you won't have to enter a room alone to talk scripts," Charles reassured her.

Jessica Alba nodded; this was like being tagged by Charles Capet. Unless she willingly wanted to, she could use Charles Capet as a defense.

"He even said that Charlize Theron and Salma Hayek got their success because they agreed to him!" Jessica brought up another matter.

"This fat guy seems to love using those two as examples," Charles laughed. Only they knew the truth.

Charlize Theron was already an Oscar-winning actress now, and Salma Hayek was also a household name in North America!

After all, Charlize Theron was initially just a Hollywood sex symbol, and she played a similar role in Miramax's Two Days in the Valley. As for Salma Hayek, back in 2001, when Charles had just arrived, there were a lot of reports about Salma Hayek being harassed by Harvey Weinstein during the filming of Frida.

Frida was a movie invested and distributed by Miramax, and as a Mexican, Salma Hayek was very dedicated to playing the famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in the biographical film.

Jessica Alba kissed Charles on the cheek several times and said, "I heard there was a special audition room at the Four Seasons Hotel for Harvey Weinstein!"

Charles shook his head, "Who knows how many actresses or female workers this fat guy has played with in Hollywood over the years."

"That's Hollywood for you; many actresses are willing to exchange their bodies for roles," Jessica Alba, despite her young age, knew well enough about the industry after a few years.

"But this guy always wants it for free. He uses lawyers to sign confidentiality agreements or threatens with career destruction," Charles couldn't bear it. At least, play fair and give the promised resources after.

Otherwise, with a body and face like a pig, those young, beautiful girls would never willingly offer themselves.

Jessica Alba laughed and whispered in Charles' ear, "So, am I considered a victim of unspoken rules with you now?"

"What do you think? You seem to enjoy it," Charles said as he embraced her tightly, kissing again. Soon, waves of water spilled out of the bathtub.

After bathing, they returned to the bedroom and lay on the bed.

Honey showcased Jessica Alba's sexy and dynamic energy, and her performance in this movie led to her role as the Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four.

"20th Century Fox signed a trilogy contract with us. Do you think we can complete all three Fantastic Four movies?" she asked.

"The second one is already set. With the results of the first one, there will definitely be a third," Charles was quite interested in comic book character adaptations.

Next year, 20th Century Fox would release X-Men: The Last Stand, and Spider-Man 3 would come out in 2007. Meanwhile, Capet Entertainment would be releasing Iron Man.

Charles, holding Jessica Alba, looked at the ceiling and pondered. He highly valued Marvel. It was a treasure trove of IP for Capet Entertainment in Hollywood. Every time he thought about Disney without Marvel in the future, he felt a certain pleasure.

Jessica Alba's experiences were just a small, unnoticed part of Hollywood, but she had the backing of Charles Capet. Meanwhile, Charles was also attracted to Jessica Alba's body, showing no concern for Hollywood's rules.

After all, Charles Capet himself benefitted as part of the upper echelon. And, changing it wasn't possible.

Harvey Weinstein was just one among countless others in Hollywood and other industries.

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Matrix Pictures' release Hostel earned $47 million in North America and grossed $82 million globally.

Released on Halloween, Saw III achieved $80 million in North America and a worldwide gross of $164 million, making the Saw series an enviable development for Matrix Pictures.

"Thriller, horror, and gore B-movies always surprise," Charles remarked, sitting in his office chair, putting down a report.

"Boss, these low-budget films, while crude, can yield unexpected box-office results if made well. Mostly because of your sharp eye!" Phyllis Jones flattered, bringing a delicious cup of espresso.

"Well said!" Charles smiled. After all, the secretary knew how to flatter.

"Horror films and gore flicks either focus on story and atmosphere or visuals. But current horror and gore films always feature sexy young women," Charles mused, sipping his coffee.

Add crocodiles, piranhas, giant snakes, or sharks with some bikini-clad beauties, and you instantly have a horror film.

"Boss, monsters and beauties are a formula in horror. The contrast between a beautiful woman's scream and an ugly monster is unmatched," Phyllis Jones, having spent considerable time with Charles, had learned a bit about movies.

Charles nodded. However, such fringe B-movies could only supplement mainstream films; he didn't want to follow Lionsgate's path.

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