Chapter 223: Catherine Zeta-Jones

Evening, London, in a French restaurant in the Mayfair district.

Catherine Zeta-Jones smiled at Arthur Smith across the table, "What made you think of inviting me to dinner today?"

Arthur took a sip of his drink, "Isn't it normal to invite a beautiful lady to dinner?"

Both Winona Ryder and Jennifer Connelly, who had been filming in the UK, had returned home after finishing their shoots, and even Elizabeth Hurley had gone to the US to promote her movie.

"How about we take a boat trip down the Thames later?" Catherine Zeta-Jones suggested, eager to spend more time with Arthur.

Arthur nodded and smiled, "Sure, enjoying the night view of London sounds nice. The last time I was here, it was winter and the weather wasn't great."

After finishing their meal, Arthur and Catherine Zeta-Jones went to the Thames. The river shimmered on the summer night, and the buildings on both banks were brightly lit.

Soon, they boarded a boat. The gentle breeze brought a coolness to the night. Arthur quietly admired the scenery by the river and then turned to look at Catherine's beautiful face, "What have you been busy with lately?"

"Shooting the series Mayflower and promoting the movie Christopher Columbus: The Discovery, which premieres on the 20th this month," Catherine replied sweetly, linking her arm with Arthur's.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, born in Swansea, Wales, was the same age as Arthur. The Mayflower series had decent ratings in the UK.

"How do you find the night view of London?" Catherine softly asked suddenly.

"It's beautiful, but you're even more beautiful," Arthur replied passionately and then kissed her.

Catherine Zeta-Jones wrapped her arms around Arthur's neck, responding fervently and intensely!

"France also has a co-produced biographical movie about Columbus," Arthur mentioned after their kiss. "Although your movie has Marlon Brando, I haven't seen much promotion for it. And honestly, an old and heavy Marlon Brando doesn't have much appeal anymore!"

"It's an independent film with a relatively low budget," Catherine Zeta-Jones didn't mind. "I'm new to this; I need to gain experience."

Although Catherine was a TV star in the UK, opportunities were indeed scarce. Mayflower had decent ratings but wasn't a blockbuster hit.

The boat sailed slowly. Arthur's hand rested on Catherine Zeta-Jones's thigh, "Shall we go for a drink after we disembark?"

Leaning into Arthur's embrace, Catherine smiled, "I bought an apartment in the West End of London, and there are many bars and nightclubs nearby where lots of young people hang out. If you like, I can make you breakfast tomorrow morning!"

Arthur smiled and didn't say anything.

Meanwhile, at the editorial office of The Daily Mirror, Tina Brown looked at several photos on her desk with a smile: The pictures showed Sarah Ferguson, wife of Andrew, Duke of York, vacationing on a beach with American tycoon John Bryant.

In the photos, not only were there images of Sarah Ferguson in a swimsuit hugging and kissing John Bryant on a yacht, but one photo was even more astonishing - John Bryant was seen sucking Sarah Ferguson's toes, and she seemed to be completely immersed in the moment!

Tina Brown had spent a large sum to buy these from paparazzi. Recently, the British royal family had just been scandalized by Prince Charles wanting to be a tampon.

Now there were intimate photos of another scandal belonging to Duchess Sarah Ferguson and her lover.

"Send these straight to the printing department; these photos must be on the front page of tomorrow's The Daily Mirror," Tina Brown ordered without hiding her glee.

"Understood..."

The next day, the front page of The Daily Mirror featured the scandal of Sarah Ferguson and John Bryant.

It was well known that although Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson were separated, they hadn't divorced.

Moreover, even Princess Diana had affairs, but no such photos were published directly!

"Wow, really?" In an apartment in the West End of London, Arthur was half-reclining on the bed, speaking on the phone, "Okay, I get it!"

"Hmm," Catherine Zeta-Jones, lying on Arthur, felt something and raised her head with a smile, "Arthur, shall I continue?"

Arthur looked at her and nodded, touching her chest to signal Catherine to continue what she had started...

At noon, Arthur and Catherine Zeta-Jones sat on the couch together, looking at the contents of The Daily Mirror, "Wasn't there a scandal involving Prince Charles a few months ago? And now, even the younger brother's family can't stay out of trouble?"

Catherine Zeta-Jones wasn't too surprised. Her sexy body clung to Arthur as she smiled and explained, "It's just that it got exposed. Who knows how many haven't been?"

As she spoke, Catherine started kissing Arthur's neck!

Arthur, leaning on the couch, held Catherine close, "Why, didn't you get enough last night and this morning?"

Catherine smiled, guiding Arthur's hand to her softness, "Last night was the best I've ever felt! Arthur, do you think I'm beautiful?"

Arthur gazed at Catherine's face, "You're very beautiful, and your body is great."

"So, how do I compare to Elizabeth Hurley?"

"Uh, you're two different types of beauties!"

Catherine Zeta-Jones whispered in Arthur's ear, "Arthur, let me be your woman. Stay by your side. I can make you experience different pleasures!"

"Hmm," Arthur cupped her face, looking into her eyes, "From now on, you can only have me as your man. Do you understand?"

Catherine Zeta-Jones nodded, "Of course, and I'm focusing on my career right now, so I don't have time for romance!"

Arthur smiled, "You won't have any career issues in the future; I'll help you. I just don't like betrayal. Of course, if in a few years you feel like you want to leave, you can tell me."

Arthur had fewer thoughts about Elizabeth Hurley; it had always been a transaction from the start. Her participation in the production of Emma and her role in Se7en were due to her obedience, and it also gave Arthur satisfaction.

When things come too easily, people don't cherish them too much. To deal with women, one can't satisfy their demands too quickly.

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