Chapter 169: California Pacific Company

"Are you really not going back to Los Angeles for The Addams Family premiere?" Nicole Kidman, acting as Arthur's date, asked at the party.

After all, the Galaxy has already gotten what they wanted. The Addams Family premieres tomorrow night and will start showing the day after.

Arthur smiled and pinched Nicole Kidman's waist. "Relax, I have a lot of confidence in The Addams Family. I just want to take a break for now."

Nicole Kidman nodded, "Do you want me to join you for a vacation? Miami, the Caribbean, or the Mediterranean? Australia could work too since summer is just starting."

"This year, didn't you spend a lot of time in Australia?" Arthur asked. "And aren't you rushing the production of Speed?"

Nicole Kidman stuck out her tongue, "What's the point in rushing you? Galaxy's business is growing bigger and bigger, it surely has plans. How could I add to your troubles?"

Arthur shook his head, "Don't worry. After a while, we'll take a yacht to the Caribbean for a vacation!"

As Arthur spoke, his gaze fixed on a tall woman not far away. She was blonde, blue-eyed, with a somewhat stern, distinctly German appearance.

Nicole Kidman followed Arthur's gaze and remarked, "That's Claudia Schiffer, a very popular supermodel right now. She's German!"

Arthur smiled, "I know. This year, the term 'supermodel' came into being. She, along with four other top models, is quite famous."

This year could be considered the beginning of the supermodel era. Gianni Versace's Milan Autumn/Winter Fashion Show this year was a groundbreaking event.

Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford together created a feast for the eyes, and adding the blonde Claudia Schiffer, they kicked off the true supermodel era. These five women became the original supermodel Big 5.

Nicole Kidman tugged at Arthur's arm, "What's this? Are you interested in Claudia Schiffer because she's alluring and beautiful?"

"There are so many beautiful people in the world. Do you think I'd get ideas every time I see one?" Arthur was just contemplating how the emergence of Victoria's Secret Supermodels in a few years would push the supermodel craze to its peak.

"Claudia Schiffer was named one of 'the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World' by People magazine last year and this year. You're not tempted?" Nicole Kidman teased.

"I think you're more beautiful," Arthur said as he wrapped his arm around Nicole Kidman's waist. "You know Victoria's Secret, right?"

"Of course I do. Victoria's Secret is America's largest lingerie retailer. I own quite a few pieces myself. They're very sexy and comfortable, though you've torn quite a few," Nicole Kidman whispered, "Why? What are you thinking?"

Arthur rubbed his forehead, "What if Victoria's Secret built a grand lingerie fashion show featuring supermodels?

Embodying sexiness and glamour, turning the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show into a brand - don't you think it would be incredibly valuable? And then, a new term like Victoria's Secret Angel could be born!"

Nicole Kidman looked at Arthur in surprise, "Do you have an interest in the lingerie business?"

Arthur laughed, "I'm interested in any business that makes money. L Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret, has been doing well over the last decade. Right now, its market value should be around a few hundred million dollars. If you're interested, you could buy some stock and hold onto it long-term!"

Nicole Kidman shook her head, "I don't know much about that stuff. I invest in real estate because it's always a safe bet.

You're not thinking about investing in Victoria's Secret lingerie just for the sake of investment, are you?"

Nicole Kidman was quite skeptical. Arthur seemed more interested in staging that Victoria's Secret show, bringing in a bunch of top supermodels to strut around in sexy lingerie.

As for California Pacific Company, it was a private investment firm Arthur had Jim Cort establish for him.

In the future, Arthur's business would definitely diversify. During the tech stock bull market, Arthur planned to use it to rake in the profits from the stock market.

"Alright, let's go back. I'm getting the urge to see you in Victoria's Secret lingerie," Arthur smiled as he wrapped his arm around Nicole Kidman and prepared to leave. As for Claudia Schiffer, the German supermodel didn't attract much of his attention.

After all, he was now the boss of a Hollywood movie company. Models could be acquired easily.

Regarding Victoria's Secret's parent company, L Brands, at its peak, the market value would exceed $28 billion. Especially after creating the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the Victoria's Secret Angels hype.

L Brands' stock price soared after 1995. If there was an opportunity, Arthur thought it would be worthwhile to invest in L Brands and then propose the concepts of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and Victoria's Secret Angels himself.

That evening, in the luxury penthouse of the Galaxy Building:

After a bath, Nicole Kidman sat at the dressing table in sexy Victoria's Secret lingerie, applying lotion. Her inviting figure, fair skin, and delicate features could undeniably make many men lose their self-control.

"You really are Australia's finest product!" Arthur approached Nicole Kidman from behind, placing his hands on her shoulders, looking at her reflection in the mirror.

"Tell me," Nicole Kidman nestled against Arthur's hands, "when we first met at the entrance of Paramount, did you have the thought of making me your woman?"

Arthur nodded, "Maybe, but it wasn't very strong."

"Why not? Am I not beautiful enough?"

"No, you're very beautiful," Arthur's hand moved to the woman's chest while he bent down to kiss her neck, "but I really didn't like your hairstyle back then."

"Fair enough," Nicole Kidman laughed, reaching out to stroke Arthur's cheek, "That curly hairstyle wasn't particularly sexy or glamorous."

"Right," Arthur said as he tore open her lingerie, "Isn't everyone calling you a goddess now? Especially with how stunning you looked in To Die For!"

"Huh," Nicole Kidman gasped, moving her body as she pulled Arthur closer, untying his robe, and leaned in.

"Ahh," standing in front of the mirror, Arthur raised his hand to the woman's blonde hair and closed his eyes.

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