"So your share swap has been completed?"

Sitting at the table, Mrs. Leah handed the sliced turkey to Duke, "It's good that the cooperation will be good for the future." ”

"I am now the largest individual shareholder of Warner Bros." Duke tasted the roast turkey and complimented, "Mom, your craft is as good as ever." ”

Then, he turned the subject back, "I'm still trying to figure out how to increase my stake in Warner to have more say in the future." ”

Lady Leah nodded, "That's a good thing, what about the funds?" ”

"No problem for the time being." Thinking of his upcoming income, Duke said, "If I need help, I'll definitely ask, Mom." ”

As usual, Lady Leah didn't eat much for dinner, and quickly put down her knife and fork, "Are you still increasing your stake in Victoria's Secret?" ”。

"Hmm......" Duke swallowed the juice in his mouth, "I think their future market share is not > wrong" novels will increase further, but I only got a small share of this round of stock expansion, and I heard David say that there are many people on Wall Street who want to come in and share the cake. ”

"They only invest to make a profit, and they are generally rarely involved in specific operations."

Hearing his mother's words, Duke couldn't help but smile, "Me too, as long as the stock price continues to rise, and then there are dividends to be gained, I am a layman in business." ”

Duke didn't eat much, and when he was done, the dining room was handed over to the servants to clean up, and he accompanied his mother out of the villa and into the garden.

This is a villa that my mother just bought in the summer, although it is not particularly large, it is not easy to buy this kind of villa with a garden on the Upper East Side, in fact, it also shows that my mother's net worth and status are rising.

The garden is not big, less than half an acre, and the weather in New York is a bit cold right now. Except for some evergreens, which are still showing vitality, they are a little depressed.

"It's okay," Lady Leah shook her head at him, "I'm used to coming out after dinner. ”

"Is your project in New Zealand smooth?". She asked again.

"Overall fine." Duke grabbed his mother's arm and walked forward as she walked forward, "Hua Cheng shares in the back of the Duke's studio. I also sent a capable force over there, and I could be more relaxed. ”

"Stress is everywhere in life."

Walking up to an arbor whose leaves were almost gone, Lady Leah suddenly pinched his shoulder, "$350 million is not a small number, but I believe in the hardness of your shoulder." ”

Duke smiled, but didn't say anything, if he messed up the Lord of the Rings trilogy, even if there was money from Warner Bros. in it, he would be devastated.

Finished chatting about work. Gradually, the topic shifted to life.

"I went to George's Star Wars crew last month to visit the class."

A withered yellow leaf fell in the wind, and as she passed in front of Lady Leah, she grabbed her hand, "I heard some rumors. ”

"About me?" Duke was conscious.

"That's right."

Passing by the garbage can, Lady Leah tossed the leaves inside, "Are you courting the daughter of the Heschlers?" ”

"Hershle?" Duke was stunned.

Mrs. Leah reminded, "The heroine of George's new film, you are said to be very close to her? ”

"Mom. I don't have anything to do with her. Duke couldn't help but sigh, the crew was full of mouths. It's not surprising that the story reached the mother, "I've only talked to her a few times, and she's only sixteen years old!" ”

"Is age a problem for you?". Lady Leah gave him a cold look, "I don't know what you think, and I don't want to interfere in your private life. But, Duke. If you really want to find a girlfriend in the circle, I think Jews are the better candidate. ”

"Don't worry, Mom."

Duke knew what his mother was worried about, and he was not a rebellious youth who didn't understand anything, "I will have a regular partner in the future." Also married, I promise she won't be a woman of disrepute. ”

Although there are only two people left in the Rosenberg family, since he bears this surname, he must think about his family.

After walking around the garden for half an hour, Duke accompanied his mother back to the villa, then changed into his coat and prepared to go out.

Before leaving the house, Duke said to his mother, "Mom, I have made an appointment with Erin for a drink, and I will be back by eleven o'clock." ”

Seeing his mother sitting on the sofa and waving his hand, Duke left the villa and walked directly to a high-end bar that he had made an appointment with.

How far away is Irene? Lauder's residence was not too far away, and the agreed bar was in between, and after walking for less than ten minutes, Duke arrived at his destination, and with the help of the light from the street lamp, he looked at the sign of the bar, made sure that he was not in the wrong place, and pushed the door and walked in.

Because of Thanksgiving, there were not many people in the bar, and there was soothing piano music inside, and Duke found a window seat, asked for a soda, and sat there and waited patiently.

Not long, Erin with long curly brown hair? Lauder also walked into the bar, Duke stood up and waved, and she strode over with a big smile.

"You seem to have lost weight." She looked at Duke and said.

Duke pulled her chair out and shrugged, "Maybe the new clothes are a little big." ”

I've been busy lately, and with the pressure that inevitably comes my way, it's strange not to be thin.

When Erin sat down, Duke said, "You look like you've changed a lot. ”

"Getting old?" She asked, tilting her head.

"Prettier, wiser, smarter."

This is not one of those female stars in the circle, Duke has always been straightforward when talking to her, "more like a strong woman and a businesswoman." ”

"Shopping malls are like battlefields." Erin? Lauder sighed, "If you are not strong enough, what you see is not the current me, but a failure." ”

Duke asked with concern, "How's your brand creation plan going?" ”

"I'm in preparation." Erin? Lauder frowned slightly, "It is estimated that it will take a few years to launch, and it is not easy to establish a cosmetics brand, and it needs enough promotion." ”

"I can introduce you to a few suitable spokespersons." Duke joked.

Erin? Lauder shrugged her shoulders playfully, "I'll call you if you need to." ”

"Alright. Not to mention work. She took the initiative to change the topic and asked rather gossipy, "Your scandals seem to have decreased a lot recently." ”

"Because I've been busy lately."

Duke didn't care, and said casually, "And there's not enough of what I've encountered recently that can make me happy." ”

"How's Anna on your side?"

Time and distance are definitely the biggest killers. From Erin's words, it was not difficult to hear that there was very little contact between them, "The person I recommended didn't disappoint you, did he?" ”

"It's okay."

Really about power, Anna? It's enough for Prinz to be an assistant director, but with Zach? Schneider and Sophia? Coppola still has some gaps.

"Have you watched a movie lately?". Duke asked.

Erin picked up the cup and took a sip of water, "Last night, I accompanied Jane to see "Titanic", Jane is my sister. Introduce you to each other another day. ”

"Okay." Duke nodded.

"I didn't expect the final film to be so good." Erin? Lauder continued the conversation just now, "Originally, I thought your $50 million investment was lost. ”

"You don't have so much faith in me?"

Hearing Duke's words, Erin shook her head, "It's useless for me to have confidence in you, didn't I tell you when I talked on the phone last month, all the people around me are not optimistic about your investment, I'm just a normal person." Influenced by them. ”

Duke raised his hand, some distance away. Gently nodded her, "Wait, Erin, according to the contrarian growth of the film that does not conform to the laws of the market, "Titanic" will create a commercial miracle." ”

"Miracle?" Erin? Lauder blinked, "Independence Day or Jurassic Park?" $300 million or $400 million in North America? ”

"You think there's at least $500 million in North America. How about at least $1.5 billion in the world? Duke said in a joking tone.

"That's good!" Erin? Lauder deliberately put on a very serious attitude, "Can you get a large share, I am short of money to create a brand, can I attract investment from you at that time?" ”。

"It's an honor." Duke laughed.

Erin? Lauder didn't take it seriously at all, and went back to the film itself. "When Jane watched the movie yesterday, her eyes were red from crying, James? Cameron is so sensational, even I think Jack is a little pity......"

"Tragedy is often more impressive." Duke thought for a moment and said, "When Jack dies, he can not only earn countless tears, but also earn very beautiful box office figures. ”

"It's true." Erin? Lauder took over, "I've seen Leonardo at your party before, and I didn't think he's handsome, but ......"

She shook her head, "A lot of girls in Lauder's company are completely fascinated by him, and some people repeat it several times just to see him. ”

"Of course, more people are fascinated by this poignant love." Erin said again.

"Because there is a lack of such a simple and beautiful love in reality." Duke sighed, "So, the audience likes to find this feeling of loving and being loved from the screen." ”

"I can see it." Erin? Lauder smiled knowingly, "The women who approach you often have other purposes. ”

"What about you?" Duke asked rhetorically.

"It's about the same as you." She also sighed, "Those people who approach me are either because my surname is Lauder, or because I have part of the inheritance of the Lauder Group, and there are others, even I can't tell how complicated their purpose is." ”

"Maybe that's the sadness of people like us."

See Irene? Lauder looked at his watch, and Duke stood up and said, "There are countless people who envy and yearn for this sorrow." ”

"It's not too early, let's go back." He said.

Out of the bar, Duke took Erin first? Lauder sent home, and then slowly walked along the streets of the Upper East Side towards his home, Thanksgiving is about to pass, and the trend of "Titanic" will be more clear! (To be continued......)

ps: It feels like I have an air conditioning disease, my head is groggy, let's have some recommended tickets and monthly tickets to refresh me, it's really not easy to work part-time three times a day for 9000+ words!