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Still, Courteney couldn't bear it.

That being the case, Simon will not interfere too much.Courteney's image is indeed in line with Louise Lane's setting.

Speaking of which, the heroine of the "Steel Bone" series is also an "acquaintance" in Simon's memory: Halle Berry.

The beauty pageant-turned-black actress began her career a few years ago, after appearing in such films as Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever" and Bruce Willis' "The Last Boy Scout," a box-office flop last year. The heroine of Eddie Murphy's new film "Stealing Heart" which will be released this summer.

The production meeting of "Superman" ended, and it was already six o'clock in the afternoon.

Roland Emmerich, who was talking with Simon and leaving the meeting room, noticed that Courteney Cox had come to Simon's side, ended the conversation tactfully, and turned to Brad Pitt and others to leave quickly.

Glancing at the others who were walking away one after another, Courteney leaned towards Simon somewhat restrainedly, and asked tentatively, "Simon, do you have any plans for the evening?"

This is the third floor of Building No. 3 in the administrative area. Emmerich and others just squeezed into the elevator. Simon didn't wait for the other one, and turned to the stairs with Courteney, saying: "Yes, wait a minute to make an appointment with someone." Dinner, followed by an after party for the premiere of Lethal Weapon [-]."

"Lethal Weapon 3" will be released the day after tomorrow, and the premiere will be held today.

Daenerys Entertainment and Time Warner Group still have a competitive relationship after all. Simon did not intend to attend the premiere of "Lethal Weapon 3", but accepted Mel Gibson's invitation to an after-party after the premiere.

Mainly because many Australian filmmakers will be present at the sideshow.

Before that, at 7 o'clock, Leslie Wexner, who came to Los Angeles to prepare for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and his fiancée were invited to have dinner together.

Courteney paused when she heard the words, but said nothing more.

It was still a working day, and the man beside him attended two social events in one night, which showed how busy he was on weekdays.

Moreover, in the past few years, the gap between the two has become wider and wider, and now it is simply a world of difference.

If he was interested in himself, he could have shown it long ago.She herself couldn't think of any reason to refuse.

The two went down the stairs together. Seeing Courteney's silence, Simon asked, "How about you, how are you doing?"

"Not bad."

Subconsciously responded like this, but Courteney couldn't help but think of her current situation.

In terms of career, compared to many actresses in Hollywood who have been struggling for many years and can't make it to the top, she is lucky enough.

However, many things are afraid of comparison.

The same is the actress under the name of Jonathan Friedman. The age difference between the two is not too big, and the starting point is similar. However, Sandra Bullock has left her far behind in these years.

From the original "Run Lola Run" to the two sequels of "Back to the Future" to last year's "Silence of the Lambs" and the upcoming "Killing Time", etc., six years, a series of blockbuster films, and some awards The nomination made Sandra Bullock completely secure her position as a first-line actress of the new generation.

What about her?

So far, the most famous one is "Scream". Although this series has made her a household name, and her reputation seems to be similar to the first-line, but fundamentally, she still has not been able to get rid of her position as a vase.

How to distinguish between a star and a vase?

In fact, it is very simple, just look at whether a star has enough box office appeal.

Sandra Bullock belongs to the kind that already has a strong box office appeal. However, Courteney is very clear that after the end of the "Scream" series, it is still difficult for her to support a movie alone box office.

In fact, Courtney also knew that Simon’s advice to her to patiently participate in some different types of films to polish her qualifications and get rid of the vase label was a good intention, and it was very correct.

However, she also has her own concerns.

The distance between her and the man beside her is getting farther and farther. Who knows if she has been patient for a few years, will he remember him by then.

Therefore, while there are still some contacts, including Jonathan Friedman, who took care of her because of the face of Simon's acquaintance with her at the beginning, try to hold as much as possible in her hands, for her is the most important.

After all, they didn't have much in common, they just chatted about some unnutritious gossip, and they came downstairs before they knew it.

A black Bentley is already waiting in front of the building.

Courteney was looking forward to an invitation from Simon before she got in the car: to drive you home, or something, whatever.

Everything happens as a result.

After saying goodbye and watching his car leave, she could only turn to the parking lot to pick up her own car.

Dinner is arranged directly at Cape Dume Manor.

Although the party will not be held in the Shell Villa, but inviting some people to eat at home, even though he is still somewhat reluctant in his heart, Simon knows that this is a necessary etiquette.

The other day in Columbus, Ohio, Leslie Wexner entertained the couple with great enthusiasm.

After sending the little guy away in early March, and spending two months carefully sorting out the huge industry of the entire Westeros system, Janet resumed her pre-pregnancy work rhythm, only about two or three days a week. On the east coast, I haven't been to New York at all in the past week.

When Simon came home, Janet immediately went to the cloakroom to get dressed.

I enjoyed tossing my man a lot, and after going downstairs, it was almost seven o'clock.

Just about to go to the kitchen to check the chef's preparations for dinner, the girl A, Alison, came to remind them, and the couple left the villa together to welcome the guests.

Leslie Wexner is 55 years old. However, the wealthy fashion businessman was not officially engaged until the beginning of this year. His fiancée's name is Abigail Koppel. He is about 30 years old and is a lawyer by profession.

Everyone greeted and entered the Shell Villa. Even though there is a large manor with an area of ​​more than 300 acres in Columbus, Leslie Wexner looked at the villa where he was, and he couldn't help feeling envious in his heart.

Also started a huge foundation at a very young age, Leslie Wexner will never treat himself badly in life. Some of his other investments are worth less than $24.5 billion.

Such a wealth definitely belongs to the top of the pyramid in the United States. However, in front of Westeros, he is still just a 'poor man'.

The rich are also stratified.

Outside of Columbus, Ohio, Leslie Wexner also owns a mansion in Manhattan and a vacation home in Miami, Florida, and he seems to be able to afford anything Westeros can buy , However, the difference is still easy to be discovered.

The simplest item is that the top group of super rich in the United States basically all own private jets, but only Simon Westeros can easily use the Boeing 767 as his own car.

Of course, many people can also afford the Boeing 767. However, affordability and affordability are often two different things.

Simon Westero can spend tens of millions of dollars to build a dedicated hangar at Los Angeles International Airport for the convenience of docking, but other billionaires cannot throw tens of millions of dollars lightly.

And the estate of Columbus.

Because it was Leslie Wexner who made the connection, Simon's farm estate on the outskirts of Columbus was adjacent to the Wexners' home.The Wexner family's manor covers an area of ​​more than 300 acres, which is used for permanent residence, which is considered fundamental. Although the manor purchased by Westeros with huge sums of money is only 50 acres, it cannot be lived for a few days a year.

Moreover, various properties under the name of Westeros are said to have spread throughout North America, Europe and Australia.

According to some media speculations, the combined value of these properties is enough for Simon to occupy a very prominent position on the "Forbes" rich list.

Last year's "Forbes" America's 400 richest list, Westeros' net worth was an unprecedented $350 billion.

Now, a year has not passed, but many people can clearly feel that the young man's net worth is growing rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Until he sat down in the restaurant, Leslie Wexner couldn't help but wonder, how much money does Simon Westeros have now? !

In addition to personally being in charge of the preparations for the Victoria's Secret show, Leslie Wexner has been in Los Angeles since Monday. In recent days, he has also discussed with the Simons the use of funds that the Wexner family has just cashed out from the LTD acquisition.

Selling about 20% of LTD shares, excluding capital gains tax and some spare funds, Leslie Wexner plans to use the remaining $3 million in his hands for other investments.

In terms of investment vision, probably no one can match Simon in recent years.

Now that he is already a partner, Simon doesn't mind forming a closer interest relationship with Leslie Wexner.

As a relatively veteran rich man, Leslie Wexner also has very good contacts in American politics, and he is also in the Democratic camp.

Attracting such a boost will only benefit Simon.

After several discussions, the capital of 3 million U.S. dollars, of which 1 million U.S. dollars will be accepted by Cersei Fund Management, a hedge fund under Cersei Capital.

The hedge fund under Cersei Capital, which is controlled at around US$30 billion, has always been the target of many American capitals.

Under Janet's personal layout, Cersei Capital also used this fund to weave a network of interests that would be very eye-catching if revealed.

The remaining [-] million US dollars, Leslie Wexner also accepted Simon's suggestion, and will be placed in the other two subsidiaries of Cersei Capital, which will be mainly used for technology stock investment in the next few years.

The three subsidiaries of Cersei Capital, Cersei Fund Management Company, Apollo Management Company, and Black Rock Asset Management Company, have different investment goals, and their risks are lowered in turn. The arrangement of Wexner family funds can ensure this as much as possible. $3 million in security.

Very low things are dealt with during working hours, and the atmosphere of dinner is quite relaxed.

Of course, more topics are still focused on the Victoria's Secret show.

The project had just been announced, and a lot of people were beating around the bush to find out what was going on.

Of course, some lace is indispensable.

If other people want to gather the top models in the fashion circle to hold a big show, it may be regarded as a relatively pure commercial act.

But, Westeros.

A certain guy, who is only 24 years old this year, is fatally attractive to too many women, whether it is wealth, power or personal image.

Even, many models who hope to join this big show have already had the idea of ​​​​hoping that the purpose of Westeros is not too simple.If he is favored by this young super tycoon, even if he is unlikely to get any fame, he will not have to struggle at all in the second half of his life.

These laces will inevitably become the material for everyone to joke about Simon at dinner, and even Janet has a small expression of resentment.

Dinner ends at eight o'clock.

The "Lethal Weapon 3" after-party started at nine o'clock in the evening, and Simon took advantage of the opportunity to invite Leslie Wexner.

Hollywood, a vanity fair, is naturally attractive to many rich people. Leslie Wexner and his fiancée readily agreed, and they rushed to the city together.

With the support of Simon, the power of the Australian Gang in Hollywood has become more and more obvious in recent years.

In addition to the early Mel Gibson and George Miller, the newcomers Nicole Kidman, Jane Campion, Peter Jackson, Baz Luhrmann, Sam Neill, etc. Hollywood stands firm.

Tonight's sideshow party, Mel Gibson specially invited a group of members of the Australian Gang in Hollywood to come and join him.

That's why Simon was there.

The lively premiere of "Lethal Weapon 3" represented the official start of the 1992 summer vacation.

Chapter 485 Theme Park (Repair)

Euro Disneyland in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France.

The couple who had ridden the Indiana Jones roller coaster and wore Mickey and Minnie couple T-shirts left the attraction, went around to find a lawn, and walked over together.

Pressing Simon down on the lawn, Janet took off the sunglasses on her face and lay comfortably on the man's chest.

Wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses in full armor, dressed like a pair of ordinary couples that can be seen everywhere, they played wildly in Disneyland all day. Although it was inevitable that they encountered some hesitant eyes, they were not identified after all.

It is already evening.

The setting sun in summer fell on the two of them, carrying a kind of just-right warmth, which made people feel a little lazy.

Rubbing on Simon like a kitten, Janet said, "Let's not go to Cannes tonight, okay?"

Simon put his arms around the woman's waist and nodded without thinking: "Okay."

Today is Monday, June 5th.

The 45th French Cannes Film Festival opened on May 5, and the closing ceremony will be officially held tonight.

I haven't been to Europe for a long time, and there are inevitably a lot of things to deal with here.

Taking advantage of the opportunity of this film festival, Simon flew here with Janet last Friday.

I stayed in Florence, Italy for a day on Saturday, and flew to Helsinki, Finland yesterday. Today is a free day, and on Monday, when there are relatively few tourists, Simon took Janet to the newly opened Euro Disneyland.

In fact, it can be regarded as a personal experience of the operation of Disneyland.

After six years and a cost of 50 billion U.S. dollars, Euro Disneyland, which covers an area of ​​nearly 20 square kilometers, officially opened on April 4. The official passenger flow in the past month or so is less than half of Disney’s original estimate. The heavy debt burden of Disney and theme parks put the high-level executives of Disney in an embarrassing situation.

Euro Disney's initial failure has clearly affected Universal Studios Osaka, which is under preparation.

The most direct point is that the Osaka City Government has finally slowed down its rhetoric during this period. It no longer insists on converting all the land into shares of Universal Studios Osaka, but instead converts it into cash and stocks.According to the plan that has basically been negotiated in Japan, the Osaka City Government's shareholding in Universal Studios Osaka can eventually be reduced to about 5%.

For Simon, the failure of Euro Disney also brought him many warnings.

This Disneyland park outside Paris was largely inspired by the success of Tokyo Disneyland.At the beginning, Disney management was full of almost blind confidence in this project, so it was quite aggressive in the planning and construction process of Euro Disney. The initial budget of 10 billion US dollars continued to expand, and gradually reached 50 billion US dollars.

European countries are also racking their brains to compete for this theme park project that can have many positive effects on the economy and employment.

This kind of radicalism and blindness undoubtedly brought about very serious consequences.

Bad start, just the beginning.

In Simon's memory, Euro Disney, later renamed Paris Disney, has been open for decades and basically has not achieved profitability.

Under the continuous loss, all shareholders who participated in the investment at the beginning suffered heavy losses.

Moreover, for such a large project, considering that the consequences of bankruptcy and liquidation are too severe, Disney is in a difficult position to ride a tiger, so it has to subsidize funds for a long time to maintain operations.

Lack of detailed market research in the early stage, excessive optimism led to project budget out of control, failure to carry out localized operations that fit the market, and so on. These huge mistakes in the planning and construction of Euro Disneyland are the next Universal Studios Osaka. City needs to be very vigilant about things.

Simon thought about it, and suddenly thought of another thing.

Disney on the original timeline, even in the few years when its operating conditions were relatively sluggish around the new millennium, has always been a Hollywood giant-style comprehensive media group, with enough capital to subsidize European Disneyland.

However, in today's Hollywood, Disney has been significantly suppressed because of the rise of Daenerys Entertainment.