Eric's attitude became stronger, and John Casablanca's tone couldn't help but be a little weaker, but he still couldn't help but say: "Eric, in my opinion, those new executives are not very suitable for the current position. Like Shears Levine, he doesn't even know many of the basic rules of the modeling agency, but he only cares about the few things that aren't loopholes in the company's accounts. ”

Hills Levine is Eric's finance director for Elite from the Firefly Group.

During this time, John Casablanca had a very unpleasant falling out with the new financial director due to Hills Levin's strict financial audit of Elite. Although he knew that Hills Levine was carrying out Eric's own will, John Casablanca couldn't help but point the finger at the other party at this time.

Although the founder of Elite, John Casablanca ceased to be the majority shareholder of the company long ago.

On the other hand, however, John Casablanca has a very strong grip on Elite, which inevitably creates a conflict of interest between shareholders and management. So, before Eric took over, it was almost inevitable that Elite management would be enriched. This is also why John Casablanca reacted strongly to Hills Levine's financial audit.

In fact, the day after Hills Levine joined the company, he said in an email to Eric that Elite's financial situation could only be described as very chaotic. When the company was acquired by Eric some time ago, it was clear that it was manipulating the financial figures.

However, seeing Hills Levine's email, Eric was not at all surprised.

If Elite's financial figures are as clear as pure water, John Casablanca and the rest of Elite's management will have no room to maneuver.

In fact, because of his relationship with Cindy, Linda and other women, he doesn't need to look at the financial statements of Elite company, and Eric knows that many modeling agencies are tired of internal problems.

For example, most modeling agencies will deduct a variety of other expenses such as transportation, makeup, and photography fees from the models' income on top of the commission, and some models even complain that they will receive bills for their every move. But in fact, many of these expenses should be included in the commission, which is the basic service that the agency should provide to the models.

As a result, on the one hand, the agency charges a large amount of extra money from the models, most of which goes directly into the pockets of the management through financial means. On the other hand, a part of the model's commission is allocated to the company's administrative expenses, which further reduces the profit that should belong to the shareholders.

Eric now had several audit reports submitted by Hills Levine in his hands. If Eric had wanted to, the reports would have been enough for him to file a lawsuit against Elite management such as John Casablanca, but he had no intention of doing so.

On the one hand, John Casablanca and others only embezzled the interests of the original shareholders of Elite, and had nothing to do with Eric. On the other hand, as John Casablanca hinted in his words just now, there are some things that have indeed formed an unspoken rule in the circle, and it is impossible to completely eradicate them when the water is clear.

And, even if he wants to reform the industry, Eric prefers to take it step by step rather than uncover all the shortcomings at once and then make a fuss.

"John, I'm not going to pursue the past, this financial audit is just for me to get a glimpse of Elite's true balance sheet." After Eric said this, he saw that John Casablanca's expression was obviously a lot more relaxed, and continued: "However, in the future, Elite will definitely formulate a more rigorous financial system, and you should also have this kind of mental preparation. As long as Elite can go further, I will not hesitate to give you wages and bonuses, but there is some money that you will definitely not get in the future. You can also tell all the management of Elite if they are not happy about it, they can leave now, and I will not stop them. But if you do something illegal in the future, you will definitely not face as simple as being fired. ”

John Casablanca wanted to open his mouth to defend himself, but under Eric's sharp gaze, he nodded honestly.

After Eric finished beating John Casablanca, he noticed that Edward Lazek was standing not far away with a girl, and he didn't mean to talk to John Casablanca anymore. That's all he said, if the other party insists on going his own way, he will definitely not be polite: "Then, that's it for today, John, you go back first, you can contact me at any time if you have anything." ”

It was only when John Casablanca left that Edward Lazek came with the girl.

Although it had just been brewing in her heart for a while, when she really came over, the girl found that her previous skills in dealing with people seemed to have suddenly been cleared, and she just stood in front of Eric Williams with a restrained expression, and a villain in her heart was frantically pushing the other: You speak, stupid!

Eric looked at the girl in front of him wearing a Victoria's Secret pink pajamas, and when he saw that she didn't speak, he smiled and said, "So, what's your name?" ”

"Angela Lindwo," the girl finally reacted when she heard Eric Williams ask herself, and replied with a moment's hesitation, before she dared to stretch out a small hand: "Hello, Mr. Williams." ”

The music in the hall began again, and Eric knew that a new rehearsal had begun, shook the girl's hand briefly, motioned for her to sit down beside him, and said to Edward Lazek, "Edward, it's almost time for today, let them end after this time." ”

Edward Lazek nodded, and turned to leave again.

Angela Lindwo sat down beside Eric obediently, secretly looked at the side face of the man next to her with slanted and charming eyes, felt the faint breath coming from the other party, her cheeks were slightly hot, and her mind couldn't help but fly, a little excited, a little expectant, and a little apprehensive.

As a contracted model under IMG, Angela Lindwo actually debuted in 1993.

IMG was originally very optimistic about her potential, according to the traditional training route of the modeling agency for top models, after two years of training, Angela Lindwo was supposed to emerge at the age of sixteen, and at the age of eighteen, she was officially promoted to the first line and began to receive top brand endorsements.

However, the rise of the Victoria's Secret Army has completely broken the established rules of the modeling industry.

A large number of supermodels became famous due to the Victoria's Secret show and instantly became the advertising darlings of major brands around the world. Whether it is a top luxury brand or a second- or third-tier FMCG brand, when choosing a spokesperson, the most important thing is the popularity of a model. And in the fashion circle, the popularity of the Victoria's Secret Army is undoubtedly the highest.

While the Victoria's Secret Army frantically harvested brand endorsements to dominate the top show, it naturally blocked the upward channel of many latecomers. Although the modeling agency was greatly depressed, it also had to change its traditional training strategy and turn more energy to the Victoria's Secret show.

Therefore, although many celebrities in the fashion industry always criticize the Victoria's Secret show for not having a high style, it is an obvious fact that in recent years, almost all high street models are vying for the audition opportunity of Victoria's Secret Angel, and the catwalk quota has been snatched up.

In this case, Angela Lindwo spent six years under IMG before she was finally lucky enough to get the qualification for this year's Victoria's Secret show.

At this time, Angela Lindwo felt that this year was simply her lucky year.

Who's the man next to him, Eric Williams?

When she was just an unknown model, Angela Lindwow could hear countless rumors about Eric Williams, not only his wealth, but also his status in Hollywood, even if not mentioned, Eric Williams is also a very detached presence in the fashion industry.

Mr· Biggest. Jealous-Daddy.

Although it sounds ambiguous, it is said that these are the nicknames of the top supermodels in the circle for Eric Williams in private, and these little models are not even qualified to call each other so, and if they say it rashly, they are often ridiculed by others who do not know how high the sky is.

Now, sitting next to Eric Williams, Angela Lindwow looked at the girls rehearsing on the catwalk not far away, and even had a faint sense of superiority in her heart, as if she had also provoked some of the aura of the man next to her who could look down on all beings.

The music on the stage unconsciously stopped again, and looking at the girls who cheered when they heard the news that they could call it a day early, Angela Lindwow suddenly remembered what Eric Williams had just said.

Everyone called it a day early, so what about themselves.

There doesn't seem to be any suspense about this. She is not an innocent little girl, so she naturally knows why Eric Williams left her behind.

Thinking like this, Angela Lindwo didn't resist in her heart, but unconsciously moved towards Eric Williams.

After all, being able to have something happen to the man next to him is something that too many girls in the circle dream of. Even, if you can become the girlfriend of this supertycoon, well, one, for these girls, it will definitely be a step to the sky.

The hall gradually fell silent, and Eric Williams' voice sounded beside him again: "So, how old are you this year?" ”

Angela Lindwow didn't get emotional when Eric asked her age, and replied submissively, "Twenty, Mr. Williams, I'm 20." ”

Eric said: "Seeing how restrained you were on the runway, I thought you were just 18 years old. ”

18 years old is the minimum age limit to become a Victoria's Secret Angel, and LTD will not sign with underage models.

When Angela Lindwow heard this, she became apprehensive, thinking that Eric felt that her performance was not good enough, and quickly explained: "Mr. Williams, I'm just too nervous, after all, this is a very rare opportunity. ”

"Of course, there is no better stage for display than Victoria's Secret, so you should let it go."

Angela Lindwo nodded like a chick pecking rice: "I will." ”

Eric looked at the girl's appearance, couldn't help laughing, and said, "Don't nod like that, this doesn't match your temperament at all." ”

Angela Lindwo subconsciously wanted to nod her head again, but forcibly stopped and smiled shyly: "I see, Mr. Williams." ”

"So, do you have free time in the evening and eat together?"

Angela Lindwo pretended to be shy to avoid the eyes of the man next to her, but agreed without hesitation, "Okay." ”

Chatting like this, Edward Lazek walked over with Andrew Nickel, the director of this Victoria's Secret show.

It was just past four o'clock in the afternoon, and Eric had no intention of leaving early, but stood up and ordered a few people: "Let the sound engineer prepare, Angela, go change into the clothes you just now, and come to the stage." ”

Angela Lindwow was stunned when she heard this, but she reacted quickly and obediently walked backstage.

Eric took Edward Lazek and the two to the front row, and waited for Angela Lindwo to change clothes on the side of the catwalk, chatting about the preparations for the Victoria's Secret show.

Moments later, Angela Lindwo reappeared on the runway in the same skywear with beautiful transparent wings she had just rehearsed.

Eric walked to the catwalk, and when he saw that the girl wanted to half-squat down and listen to himself, he quickly waved his hand to stop him, and said, "It's okay to stand." You're beautiful with these long gloves, so wait and put your hands up like you would in a nightclub, oh, don't go over your head, and most importantly be bewitching and slow. Also, try to let go of the pace, use paper-scissors, okay, go over there and prepare, and say hello to me if you can. ”

Angela Lindwo listened carefully and promised to return to the catwalk entrance. After pondering for a while, he nodded this way.

Eric snapped his fingers and ordered the sound engineer waiting nearby, "Music." ”

The music immediately rang out.

Angela Lindwo took a deep breath and waited patiently for a moment, seizing the rhythm and stepping away from the paper-scissors, while swinging her arms a little jerkyly.

The girl's paper-scissors is very attractive, with an obvious personal style, and when she walks like this, her temperament is suddenly like the restraint of the rehearsal just now. However, the once super invincible twist hand is unbearable to look at at this time, and it seems too deliberate, without the slightest mystery and enchantment like a jungle witch casting spells.

Eric was never an impatient person, and when the girl had finished her first walk, he called her over again, carefully pointed out some of the shortcomings just now, and simply demonstrated Angela Lindwow himself based on some scenes from memory.

A supermodel's step-by-step style is never formed overnight, Eric has enough patience, others will naturally not complain, and after more than an hour of practice, Angela Lindwo finally has some of the enchanting charm of the 'invincible twist hand' that used to be.

At least, although with a bit of compliment, while Edward Lazek and Andrew Nickel did not hesitate to praise, they both felt from the bottom of their hearts that Angela Lindwo after the change of style would be more amorous, and there would definitely be an extra supermodel with a unique style on the Victoria's Secret runway.

Before I knew it, it was time to get off work, and Eric didn't delay everyone's rest, and after saying goodbye to Edward Lazek and others, he left the Lexington Avenue Arsenal with Angela Lindwoon.

Originally he wanted to choose a restaurant to take the girl to dinner, but after receiving an invitation call, Eric rushed to the Upper East Side with the girl to attend a business reception hosted by Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson.