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Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: Angelina Jolie Takes Initiative

Of course, this is just a transaction where each party gets what they need.

Models offer their bodies, while they provide resources.

Upon hearing the mocking words from her two model friends nearby, Angelina Jolie noticed something different.

It's not so easy for male celebrities to get into this party.

Looking around, besides Kevin, she vaguely recognized most of the handsome male stars present, as they all had notable works.

But Kevin was different; he was a stranger.

Moreover, Kevin's clothes weren't expensive.

All of this made Kevin a particularly unique presence. Angelina Jolie, who had the thought that Kevin might be someone special, ignored her two friends who were mocking him.

Angelina adjusted her smile and approached Kevin with confident steps.

"Pff, that little bitch, Bichi, trying to take advantage again?"

"Hmph, she's not even a big star at this age. What resources could she possibly have?"

The two female models scoffed and continued searching for prey interested in their bodies at the party.

...

"Hello, I'm Angelina Jolie, and I couldn't help but be curious when I saw you eating... steak alone."

Angelina Jolie approached confidently, using curiosity as an excuse.

Angelina Jolie?

Kevin's mind was filled with countless future achievements of hers. But it seemed that at this moment, she was still just a model?

"Hello, I'm Steve Kevin."

Angelina Jolie immediately made a slightly dissatisfied expression, as if expressing her dissatisfaction with Kevin not specifying his own identity.

At the age of twenty-five, in the prime of her life and with stunning looks, making this expression didn't indicate displeasure but rather gave off a playful vibe.

Only then did Kevin leisurely respond, "I'm a director, and my latest film, 'Saw,' is currently in theaters."

Angelina Jolie's eyes lit up. "Saw" was undoubtedly the most dazzling movie at this time. With a production cost of $1.3 million, it achieved an impressive first-week box office of over $40 million.

And the director turned out to be the handsome guy in front of her.

Did she just hook a big fish?

"So, you're the director of 'Saw'!"

"I've seen it, and the movie was truly amazing. I wonder if I'm lucky enough to have a detailed conversation with you about how it was brought to life in your hands at the hotel."

Kevin raised an eyebrow. That was quite direct.

Just as Ovidz had mentioned, he only hinted that he was the director of a successful movie, and someone had come knocking on his door so directly.

If it were an ordinary model, he would definitely not entertain it.

But this was Angelina Jolie, and she was at the peak of her attractiveness...

Sensing Kevin's gaze, Angelina Jolie tossed her long hair and struck the most alluring angle she had practiced a thousand times in front of the mirror.

In Kevin's eyes, it was Angelina Jolie posing in an extremely enticing manner.

This instantly stirred his heart.

Especially with the added bonus of Angelina Jolie's future status as a big star, he felt an even greater sense of excitement.

Feeling his own desires, Kevin immediately responded, "Of course, it would be my pleasure."

...

Harvey Weinstein, one of the co-founders of Miramax Films, was undoubtedly a highly successful independent film producer in Hollywood's foreseeable future.

However, his other notoriety overshadowed his success—he was the biggest sexual offender in Hollywood.

In 2017, he was accused of sexual assault by as many as eight Hollywood actresses.

Ultimately, he was sentenced to 23 years in prison.

Of course, in the eyes of those in the know, Harvey Weinstein was not a rapist but rather someone who used coercion and manipulation.

But the biggest problem was that he did not fulfill his promises.

In other words, he was someone who didn't keep his word.

This ultimately led to the occurrence of numerous sexual assault allegations against him.

Such incidents were not isolated in Hollywood; it's just that most people got what they wanted, so such things didn't happen.

Those who dared to disrupt this rule naturally didn't have a good ending.

Harvey Weinstein looked at the two young models next to him gossiping about others and couldn't help but raise his head.

He suddenly said, "He's no ordinary person; he's the director of 'Saw'!"

Having said that, Harvey Weinstein shrugged off the two young models and approached Kevin.

There were now plenty of people in Hollywood who wanted to meet Kevin, but he appeared alone at this party, which was unexpected.

As a greedy predator, he was always particularly interested in directors as his prey.

Gaining benefits from them was more satisfying to him than sleeping with actresses.

"Director Kevin, hello, I'm Harvey Weinstein, of Miramax Films," Harvey Weinstein introduced himself with an air of arrogance as he approached Kevin.

His tone revealed a sense of confidence, as if everyone knew him.

Kevin frowned. He was enjoying his conversation with Angelina Jolie and had already made plans to discuss the script for "Saw" in the cozy confines of their hotel bed later.

Being interrupted in such a forceful manner by this person made Kevin, who had been smooth sailing recently, feel somewhat displeased.

"Never heard of you!"

Kevin responded stiffly.

Of course, he knew who Harvey Weinstein was. As a director, he was acquainted with several prominent figures internationally.

However, based on Weinstein's reputation for breaking promises, haggling prices, and using despicable tactics to acquire foreign films, Kevin instinctively disliked him.

In simple terms, Kevin valued order and adhering to rules. He didn't like to engage with people who disrupted those rules.

As for being afraid of Weinstein, that was absurd.

As a director who had never experienced failure, even the "Big Five" and the future "Big Six" film companies in Hollywood might not be able to do anything to him.

As long as he could make money for others, he would always be at the top of the Hollywood food chain.

He didn't have to consider anyone's face; he could do as he pleased.

Harvey Weinstein's face froze.

In an instant, he found an excuse for Kevin not knowing him.

That excuse was Steve Kevin, a newcomer director who was entirely dedicated to making films and didn't even know the big shots in Hollywood.

With that thought, it made sense.

Thinking of this, Harvey Weinstein continued, "Miramax Films specializes in distributing niche art films aimed at winning the Hollywood Oscars, a film company known for that."

"Do you want your next film to win an Oscar?"

Harvey Weinstein stared intently.