Eve had just finished talking with Shekar Kapur, and was about to return when she bumped into someone on the way. It can't be called bumped, because the other party was clearly standing in her path.
Looking at the disgusting smile on Harvey Weinstein's face, she didn't even bother to smile or greet, and looked coldly at him. She would rather smile at a pig rather then Harvey.
Harvey Weinstein was embarrassed by the balant rudeness, but he didn't seem to mind it. If you yourself don't feel embarrassed, then it doesn't matter how others think of you. The quote matches Harvey quite well.
He took back his hand which he raised for the hand shake, and smiled: "Eve, you look beautiful today. I must say you truly are the most beautiful person in whole Hollywood."
Eve's expression went more cold seeing the lustful eyes staring at her so balantly. If one day she gets the chance, she would be the first to kick him. She replied coldly: "You must be joking Harvey. By the way, do you have something to say?"
Harvey pretended as if he wasn't the one being treated coldly. He said: "I want to talk to you about Miramax's next project. Miramax is producing a film specially for the next year's Oscar. Although you didn't win this year, you might win next time. Miramax will support you fully."
Yes, Miramax is indeed planning a new movie in compliance with Oscar's taste. It's about Shakespeare and his lover's story. Although they are in discussions with Gwenyth Partlow for the role after Winona, but for a beautiful girl like Eve, changes can still be made. Imagining the most beautiful woman in hollywood being vulnerable under him in the project, Harvey's sliva couldn't help overflow.
Anyway, Eve Thompson is in a troublesome situation already. Her two movies have indeed done excellently at the box office and have even helped her win the golden globe award for the best actress, but she has only one movie going to be released this year. Everyone in the industry knows how bad "Titanic's" reputation is, and it's almost guaranteed to be a disaster. Although not as much as the director and producers, the leading actors will also face the burnt. That's way despite being the most popular young actress in Hollywood, Eve Thompson has not gotten much good scripts yet. Everyone is waiting to first see the amount of damage movie causes, and then act. In this way, studios can save quite a lot of money of actors salary.
He is sure that Eve will not reject his offer, but the response from the actress was 180 degree opposite of his expectations.
"I would have loved to work with Miramax again, but I have no extra time to shoot extra projects. My schedule for the next year is already complete."
Before Harvey could process and say anything, Eve had already left.
Eve went away hurriedly without looking back. She can't stand this man for one more second. Does he think the whole hollywood revolve around him and he can do anything.
While walking, she spotted an acquaintice standing in a corner.
Matt Damon saw Eve walking towards him and Ben, and went forward to greet her.
The two greeted each other with a hug. They have known each other for quite some time. Eve, Matt and Ben all three belong to the influential families in Hollywood and have known each other since they were kids. Eve and Matt are quite close friends, especially since Matt's mother had been Eve's teaching instructor for quite some time.
While greeting, Matt joked: "Why are you walking so fast. It's like as if someone's chasing you."
Eve replied casually: "Although no one's chasing, but I am indeed running from someone. You know him quite well. Guess who?"
Both Matt and Ben were puzzled. From Eve's tone, she seems to dislike the person. Who can be this someone close to them whom she hates.
Seeing the foolish look on both boys faces, Eve's depressed mood improved a lot and she said it herself: "It's Harvey."
Hearing Harvey Weinstein's name, Matt and Ben understood but then seemed to thought of something, and hurriedly asked: "Did Harvey say something?"
They were worried hearing it was Harvey whom Eve was avoiding. They know quite a bit about his infamous deeds. But its just that you can't mix personal dislikes to work in Hollywood if you want to be successful here. That's why despite knowing about Harvey's reputation, they both have worked with him. Their written screenplay "Goodwill hunting" was sold to Miramax for production.
Eve shook her head: "Don't worry. He can't do anything to me. Hollywood is not owned by him."
Matt and Ben understood the words and breathed a sigh of relief. Eve's right. Harvey may be influentail, but not as much as Kevin Huvane and Liam Thompson. Each of these two names is better than Harvey Weinstein in terms of status and influence. Kevin Huvane is co-chairman of Caa, and Caa is the number one agency in Hollywood. While Liam Thompson is an executive of 20th century fox and holds direct shares in the company. He alone is more than enough for Harvey in terms of influence.
"Let's get these things aside and enjoy ourselves." Eve moved first and took the wine glass to lighten the mood.
Other two also nodded and everyone enjoyed themselves a drink. Matt and Ben drank fully, while Eve just took a glass of wine and then drank juice after it.
Drinking under the age of 21 is indeed illegal in America, but this is Hollywood and here nothing is illegal as long as you are not caught. So, sometimes she also drinks with her friends, although a glass only.
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>> Note: Sorry guys for irregular update. My exams were going on for a month and even the previous chapters I uploaded were also prepared by me before the exams. Now I am free for quite a while and will update regularly. Hope you like the story.