Chapter 457: A Single Man

Charles stayed in Washington, D.C. for three days before returning to Los Angeles, while Ivanka went back to New York to prepare to spend Christmas with her family.

Capet had several films aiming for awards, including The Wrestler, currently in limited release to compete for the 2010 Oscars.

Hollywood's award season starting in December was always bustling, even luxury brands and fashion magazines participated with a series of parties and banquets.

The London Hotel in West Hollywood, a newly opened British urban boutique hotel from April this year, was very popular.

In the evening, Charles and Blake Lively, who had gained fame with Gossip Girl, attended a party hosted by the fashion brand Tom Ford at the hotel.

The Tom Ford brand, which Charles supported designer Tom Ford in founding, had seen significant growth over the years. Female stars often wore it at various award nights.

"Tom Ford's designs are really loved by women. The clothing, makeup, lipstick, and perfume are becoming more and more widespread," said Charles as he held Blake Lively on the sofa, feeling admiration for Tom Ford.

"Tom Ford is here," Blake Lively noticed Tom Ford walking over.

"Charles, Blake," Tom Ford approached them eagerly.

"What's up, Tom? Something wrong?" Charles asked.

Tom Ford pulled Charles aside and smiled at Blake Lively, "Blake, can I borrow Charles for a moment?"

Subsequently, Tom Ford took Charles to a small meeting room.

Tom Ford handed Charles a script and began, "This is a script I adapted from Christopher Isherwood's 1960s novel A Single Man. It's about a university professor in the 60s who struggles after his same-sex partner suddenly dies..."

Christopher Isherwood, the author, was gay and had a long-term partner, but he passed away in the 80s.

Tom Ford was also gay, with a long-term partner, Richard Buckley, who worked in the fashion industry and was over ten years his senior.

When Tom Ford met Charles a few years ago, he had mentioned wanting to direct a film. He had prepared the script for A Single Man for several years, involving many screenwriters in the adaptation, and this was the version he was most satisfied with.

"Quite a challenge. Are you really going to direct it yourself?" Charles had no problem helping with a small favor for a low-budget gay-themed art film.

However, Tom Ford didn't have much experience in this area.

Tom Ford nodded, "I've been preparing for several years. I even have actors in mind. I want to direct this film myself. I've learned a lot over the years from many directors; I've gained a lot of experience. I hope to release the movie next year as a 60th birthday gift for Richard!"

"No problem. I'll have Capet Pictures assist you in completing this film," Charles patted Tom Ford's shoulder, realizing that next year would be Richard Buckley's 60th birthday.

After the party, Charles returned to the hotel suite with Blake Lively.

"Mmm," on the sofa, Charles kissed Blake Lively, his hands caressing her smooth thighs...

After some time, Blake Lively lay on Charles's chest on the bed, "You said Tom Ford wants to make a movie for his lover?"

Charles was also a bit taken aback by Tom Ford's plan and told Blake Lively, "What's surprising about that?"

Then, Charles playfully smacked Blake Lively's butt, "The power of love is really something. I guess true love only exists between men?"

Blake Lively laughed and gently bit Charles's shoulder, "Are you looking for a man?"

Charles turned over and pinned Blake Lively down, "I still only love women!"

And so, a new round of passion began...

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