America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 364 Leonardo's Enlightenment

The busy work came to a temporary halt. Emma Thomas left the studio and went to a nearby dessert shop to enjoy afternoon tea, which is essential for the British.

When she got to the store, Mene was waiting for her.

Emma ordered some tea and sat down at the table.

Mene smiled and said, "I asked for a cake for you, with double sugar."

The black tea and cake were served together. Emma smelled the sweet aroma and her mood suddenly improved: "You understand me. Drinking afternoon tea with you always makes me feel the most wonderful."

Mene also ordered a cake: "Who made us have the same taste?"

He endured the discomfort and took a big bite of the sickly sweet cream cake.

When Emma had finished enjoying most of the cake and was in the best mood, Mene picked up the teacup and said, "A cup of English black tea will calm my fear."

Emma asked with concern, "What happened?"

Mene said: "The missing person notice Leonardo sent scared me a lot. I thought he was missing, but it turned out that he went to the hotel and hid himself."

Emma has been busy today and hasn’t paid attention to this matter yet, so she asked, “What’s going on?”

"In order to figure out and study the role of the Joker, the boss locked himself up in the Four Seasons Hotel and cut off all external contacts." After explaining the details, Mene exclaimed, "The boss worked so hard. Last year, in order to get a role in The Departed, he went to the Boston Police Department to experience life and even followed the detectives to catch drug dealers and gangsters."

Under the influence of Mene, Emma already had a very good impression of Martin, and now she was even more convinced: "The project investment is so large, and the pressure is so great. I have always believed that the main actors must be reliable candidates."

Why has Emma been meeting with Menez so often recently? It's because she's under so much pressure. With $1.8 million invested, if something unexpected happens, her and Nolan's future will be ruined.

When Emma was with her husband Nolan, they mostly talked about work. The double pressure fell on her shoulders, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Having a meal or afternoon tea with Mene is relaxing and pleasant, and I can temporarily forget the worries of work.

"I think so too. Compared to Martin, the others are too unreliable." Mene recalled the relevant reports on TMZ: "I saw media reports that Adrien Brody, Robin Williams, Josh Brolin and others were either on vacation or playing, but my boss was working hard."

Emma ate the remaining cake, drank a sip of tea, and said, "Martin likes to stir up trouble, but he is well-known in the industry for his professionalism."

Mene agreed, "My boss was a hard worker. When he was wanted, he practiced marksmanship and fighting. If he hadn't trained his skills, he wouldn't have been able to save people at Burbank High School."

After they finished their afternoon tea, Emma ended her slacking time and returned to the studio to wait for a while before going home to Los Angeles with her husband Nolan after get off work.

In the car, Emma talked about Martin: "Have you heard? Martin Davis has locked himself in the Four Seasons Hotel for 20 days in order to figure out and study the Joker. His best friend Leonardo once issued a missing person notice."

"I heard Orlin say that." Nolan thought of Bell, whom he had not liked recently, and said objectively: "Martin Davis's professionalism is almost as good as Bell's."

Emma recalled Bale's weight fluctuations in a short period of time, and said, "Bale is very dedicated, but Martin is not bad either. Most Hollywood stars only know how to enjoy themselves after they have achieved fame and status, like the other candidates for the audition..."

After hearing what his wife said, Nolan leaned towards Martin, but he was still cautious. After all, it was related to an investment of 1.8 million US dollars. He said, "The audition is about to start. Let's see the result first."

Emma was more optimistic about Martin, but she didn't say anything more because her husband had already made up his mind.

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"When someone develops a crush on another person, let alone their abilities that are already above par, even their farts smell good, and they can even help you find a reasonable excuse for killing someone!"

In the living room of the Four Seasons Hotel suite, Martin leaned forward, seemed to be shorter, and danced as he walked.

His lips were painted red, like an abyss ready to devour anyone: "My acting skills may not be better than the other people, but for a $1.8 million project, the audition score is much more important than at other times."

He emphasized, "So, this is an open audition. From the moment we enter the audition room, we will definitely not do anything tricky!"

Bruce revealed: "Because you have already completed all the actions."

Martin turned around and tilted his head to stare at Bruce: "Old Bu, I just want to ensure the fairness of the audition!"

Thomas on the other side saw Martin's expression and said as if he had seen a ghost, "The audition will definitely be fair and just."

Martin laughed and pointed at Thomas. "Look, my agent sees it so clearly! I will defeat all my opponents in a fair audition! As for some opponents not being able to audition, or some opponents leaving a bad impression on the crew before the audition, what does it have to do with us?"

Thomas is an agent. His biggest client is Martin, but he has other clients. He thought of more and agreed: "That makes sense! This is the true meaning of audition!"

Auditions only last a few minutes, but the preparation can last for months outside the audition room.

Martin laughed again: "Mr. Agent also agreed that this was a fair audition!"

Bruce said: "It's really fair, you didn't use any violence."

"If it involves higher pay, guns, bombs, and the like, it's not impossible to consider it." Martin pinched his chin, smiling faintly and evilly: "The true meaning of a fair duel is that before entering the arena, all opponents are hit to death by a dump truck, and win without fighting, right?"

Thomas thought Martin's thoughts were dangerous: "Are you sure you are acting? Not something else? You haven't gotten into the role and can't get out of it?"

Martin tilted his head at Thomas: "Of course, so I'm just thinking about it, not doing it." He then asked: "How is Lily doing on the crew?"

"She is very adaptable and knows how to get along with others." Thomas said simply, "Everyone in the crew knows that she was specially introduced by Louise, and no one dares to bully her." He scratched his head and said, "I heard from the crew that she is not easy to mess with. When she joined the crew, she used a carving knife to demonstrate how to poke people without dying."

Martin was very satisfied: "Very good, she is a smart girl."

Bruce took the initiative to take over the conversation: "Don't worry, the crew still has Mene. He used his words to convince key figures in multiple departments."

Even Martin deeply admired Uncle Mene at this moment.

Thomas reminded, "Auditions for the Joker will be coming up soon."

Martin said: "Before the audition, ask the stylist and costume designer who have signed the agreement to come over."

Even though he does a lot, Martin still gives it his all when he auditions.

For a project with such a large investment, no one would dare to risk ruining their career by hiring an actor who performed poorly in the audition.

Thomas added: "Everything is ready, and they will be here on time before the audition."

Bruce asked, "What about the others?"

Martin thought for a moment and said, "Let's talk about Nicholson and the contract after the audition. We won't do things like opening champagne at halftime."

Thomas was very curious, what did Martin discuss with Nicholson?
"I'll let you know if the audition goes through," Martin told Nicholson last year.

Nicholson, who has so much time and money that he is bored, is willing to play a game with Martin to play with people's hearts.

I have money and time, and I focus on having fun.

Thomas quickly said goodbye and left.

Bruce reminded: "You owe Leonardo and Nicholson a big favor this time."

"I know that the favors of the bastard trio must be repaid." Martin's tone suddenly changed and he asked, "Old Bull, what do you think I should give as a gift? Two black and strong men? Or a short, ugly and poor black woman?"

Although he knew Martin was joking, Bruce seemed to see Leonardo and Nicholson crying silently, and said, "Be a human being."

Martin knew what the other two bastards were thinking: "They must be thinking about how to mess with me, so before they mess with me, I'm going to let them take a dirt plane ride and enjoy the ultimate happiness in life."

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At the Avalon Bar, Leonardo and Nicholson are drinking.

The latter asked: "Martin invited the two of us to help him this time, so we have to charge some interest."

Leonardo spun his glass gently: "How can I give him a good beating?"

Nicholson lowered his voice: "He told me some ideas last year. If he can pass the audition and get the role, we will kill him?"

Leonardo glared: "No matter how bad Martin is, he is still our brother. At most, we will let him die among women..."

"That's not what I meant." Nicholson waved his hand: "Let him die of depression!"

Leonardo moved closer and asked, "Do you have a plan?"

Nicholson said, "There are some preliminary ideas, depending on the situation at the time." He lowered his voice and after a while, he asked, "Is it a good thing to see someone who plays a role like the Joker become a villain and end up depressed?"

Leonardo was in a good mood and patted the table: "I think Martin will like this ending!"

Three bastards together can turn a crew upside down.

These two bastards get together and think they can make a person depressed.

Leonardo drank a glass of wine, turned around and saw his enemy, and said, "Jack, Orlando Bloom is here!"

Nicholson was an experienced man. He pressed Leonardo's arm and reminded him, "Our force is not here. Let him go today. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with him in the future."

"Let me tell you something." Leonardo said mysteriously, "You know I have a lot of friends in the modeling circle. After returning from Miami, I specifically asked someone about it. Miranda Kerr did accept Orlando Bloom's pursuit after the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show last year and became his girlfriend..."

He laughed. "Martin may have gotten the news and focused on Kerr on the island. But when Kerr saw Orlando Bloom again, she turned her back on him. After the bar that day, she even went to Martin's room."

Nicholson said: "It's Martin indeed. He loves to steal other people's women."

Leonardo completely agrees: "That bastard Martin is a pervert!" He sighs: "Ordinary women are not fragrant, but the smell of the stolen ones is extraordinary?"

Nicholson was alert: "Luckily I don't have a wife or a girlfriend."

This made so much sense that Leonardo suddenly realized: "For the sake of our brotherhood, I have decided not to look for a wife in the future!"

(End of this chapter)